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World Hepatitis Day: IkejaBird, HealthDrive Screen 90 in Anifowoshe

Ikejabird — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:33:07 +0000

By Chiagoziem Abosi Edited by Bababunmi Agbebi For many residents of the Anifowoshe community in Ikeja, World Hepatitis Day became more than just another date on the calendar. It became …

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World Hepatitis Day 2026: 5 Facts Every Nigerian Should Know

Ikejabird — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:30:10 +0000

By Toochi Ejiofor Edited by Bababunmi Agbebi Every year on July 28, the world observes World Hepatitis Day to raise awareness about hepatitis, a disease that affects millions of people …

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What Your Mouth Says About Your Health

Ikejabird — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:33:04 +0000

By Suad Ayinla. Edited by Bababunmi Agbebi How often do you really think about what your teeth and gums are saying about your health? For many Lagos residents, oral hygiene …

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NAFDAC Begins Nationwide Sachet Alcohol Ban

Ikejabird — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:39:18 +0000

By Toochi Ejiofor Edited by Bababunmi Agbebi The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commenced a nationwide enforcement operation to remove alcoholic beverages packaged in …

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Malaria, Rainfall and Public Health in Ikeja

Ikejabird — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:28:00 +0000

By Suad Ayinla. Edited by Bababunmi Agbebi How much does the weather and a person’s genotype determine whether a simple fever in Lagos turns out to be malaria? In many …

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Why Every Nigerian Needs Regular Eye Check-Ups

Ikejabird — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:07:05 +0000

By Toochi Ejiofor Edited by Bababunmi Agbebi You probably service your car regularly, replace a cracked phone screen quickly, and seek medical attention when a fever refuses to go away. …

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Ikeja LGA Intensifies TB Campaign with Free Screening

Ikejabird — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:43:25 +0000

By Toochi Ejiofor Edited by Bababunmi Agbebi Ikeja Local Government has organized a Tuberculosis Sensitization and Screening programme aimed at raising awareness and improving early detection among residents. The programme …

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LASCOPA Warns Consumers Against Consumption of Spoiled Tomatoes

Ikejabird — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:30:42 +0000

By Bababunmi Agbebi The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has issued a strong public health warning to consumers against the purchase and consumption of spoiled or rotten tomatoes being …

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Can Tuberculosis Be Eliminated? What Ikeja Residents Need to Know

Ikejabird — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:16:29 +0000

By Chiagoziem Abosi Edited by Bababunmi Agbebi Tuberculosis(TB) remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, yet it is both preventable and curable. The big question, however, is whether it …

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Why Styrofoam Might be Harming You

Ikejabird — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:05:46 +0000

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