AdminJun 26, 20181 min readNigeria records case of elephantiasis in GombeNigeria has recorded case of Lymphatic Filariasis, popularly known as Elephantiasis, at Galdamaru community in Kaltungo Local Government...
AdminJun 26, 20181 min readCodeine: NDLEA seizes 2,553 liters of syrup, arrests 443 drug suspectsThe National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 443 persons for alleged drugs related-offences in Katsina State between...
AdminJun 25, 20181 min read3 pupils die, 27 others hospitalized as cholera outbreak hits GombeAt least three pupils have lost their lives and 27 others hospitalized in a fresh cholera outbreak at Tsangaya Islamic school, Madaki, in...
AdminJun 24, 20181 min readSalt, alcohol cause hypertension, headache a symptom – ExpertA medical doctor, Dr Abdul-Afeez Adeniji, has advised Nigerians on the causes and symptom of hypertension. Adeniji, who works with the...
AdminJun 20, 20182 min readWomen more prone to STIs – PhysicianDr David Bawa, a Physician, said women are more prone to Sexually Transmitted Infections, STI, due to their anatomy. Bawa told News...
AdminJun 19, 20181 min readWHO declares video game addiction a ‘mental disorder’The World Health Organisation (WHO) has tagged compulsive video gaming as a mental health condition. The UN health agency, in its updated...
AdminJun 18, 20181 min read10 dead as cholera hits Niger StateThe Secretary of the Bida Local Government Area in Niger State, Suleiman Sheshi, confirmed on Monday that 10 persons have died in the...
AdminJun 14, 20181 min readCholera outbreak: Kogi Govt confirms 3 deathsThree Persons have been confirmed dead as a result of cholera outbreak in Lokoja Local Government of Kogi State. The Permanent Secretary,...
AdminJun 14, 20181 min readExpert reveals great danger associated with smoking – CardiologistDr Akinkumi Afolabi, a cardiologist with the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, Idi-Araba, said cigarette smoking hastens the...
AdminJun 14, 20182 min readExpert warns against killing rat with poison, suggests ways to eliminate rodentsDr Mutiu Oladele-Bukola of the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Ibadan, has warned people against the use of rat...
AdminJun 8, 20181 min readBuhari renews Momoh’s appointment as CMD National HospitalPresident Muhammadu Buhari has renewed the appointment of Dr. Jafaru Alunua Momoh as Chief Medical Director, CMD, of the National...
AdminJun 5, 20182 min readARC Nigeria spur educational, research capabilities in Nigerian UniversitiesThe Africa Resource Centre for Supply Chain (ARC), Nigeria, is collaborating with academic institutions such as, the University of...
AdminJun 5, 20181 min readDoctors reveal what happened to Liverpool goalkeeper during Champions League finalLiverpool goalkeeper, Loris Karius suffered concussion during the Champions League final against Real Madrid, doctors in the United...
AdminJun 4, 20181 min readFG calls for ban of ShishaThe Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole on Monday called on the police and all other government agencies to enforce the ban on...
AdminJun 1, 20182 min readAlcohol, cigarettes contribute to infertility – Expert warnsDr Olawale Oba, an obstetrician and gynecologist has identified the intake of alcohol and cigarettes as major contributory factors to...
AdminMay 31, 20181 min readNasarawa govt reveals types of meat butchers sell in stateNasarawa State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr. Jameel Zakari, says some butchers in the state have been selling...
AdminMay 30, 20181 min readJOHESU agrees to call-off strike in 48hrsThe Joint Health Sector Unions, JOHESU, on Wednesday agreed to suspend its six weeks old strike on Friday, June 1, 2018. This decision...
AdminMay 27, 20181 min readJOHESU strike: Saraki meets health workers MondayThe Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Sunday evening disclosed that he would meet the leaders of the Joint Health Sector Unions...
AdminMay 26, 20181 min readJOHESU: Nigerian govt gives update on strikeThe Minister of Health, Prof. Issac Adewole, has stated that the Federal Government is doing everything possible to end the ongoing...
AdminMay 24, 20182 min readJOHESU strike: You would be held accountable for any life lost – A’Ibom govt tells striking health wAkwa Ibom government has warned striking workers under the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) that they will give account of every life...
