Lassa Fever: WHO, NCDC confirm decline in number of reported cases, deaths
The World Health Organization, WHO, and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) have said that the spread of Lassa fever in Nigeria...
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Carbide-ripened fruits cause cancer – NAFDAC warns Nigerians
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has warned Nigerians to shun consumption of fruits ripened with...
Cholera, Lassa fever kill 14 in Bauchi
About 14 people have been confirmed dead in Bauchi state following the outbreak of cholera and Lassa fever The Commissioner of Health, Dr...
Lassa fever hits Abuja again
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it has recorded a fresh case of Lassa fever in the national capital, Abuja. This...
Scientists reveal how sugary drinks kill
Scientists on Thursday cautioned adults above the age of 45 on the danger posed by sugary drinks. They said the consumption of large...
WHO warns Nigeria, 15 other African countries of Listeriosis outbreak
WHO on Wednesday warned Nigeria and 15 other African countries of a listeriosis outbreak that started in South Africa in 2017, confirming...
NMA suspends strike in Kogi
The Kogi State Chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has suspended its 72-day old strike. The suspension according to NMA was...
Eight dead as meningitis hits Katsina again
No fewer than eight persons were reportedly killed by a fresh outbreak of meningitis in Bugaje ward in Jibia Local government area of...
Physician warns against nap after meal
Dr Zayad Ahmed, a family physician at the National hospital, Abuja, has advised people to avoid lying down immediately after a meal as...
National Hospital trauma centre operates 24 hours – Official
The National Hospital, Abuja, says its trauma centre is offering a 24-hour service, contrary to speculations that the facility has been...
Expert explains why miscarriages occur during pregnancy, gives precaution
Dr. Titilope Ademoroti, a family physician at King’s Care Hospital Limited, Abuja, has advised women to be conscious of their blood group...
302,096 tuberculosis cases undetected in Nigeria – FG
The National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) has said that about 302, 096 out of 407, 000 cases of tuberculosis were...
Cholera outbreak: Borno govt confirms 3 deaths
The Borno State government has confirmed the death of three persons as a result of cholera disease outbreak in the state. Commissioner of...
World Tuberculosis Day: USAID pledges to support Nigeria
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has renewed its commitment to assist the Federal Ministry of Health to...
Again, Oyo shuts down eight heath facilities over quackery, illegal operation
Oyo State Government on Wednesday said it has closed another set of eight heath facilities over quackery, illegal operations, unqualified...
World’s renowned scientist, Stephen Hawking dies at 76
World famous physicist, Stephen Hawking is dead. According to CNN, Hawking died peacefully at his home in Cambridge in the early hours of...
Doctors’ strike not political, legitimate – Kogi NMA insists
The Kogi State Chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has refuted the claims from the Kogi State government that its over two...
Cross River: Calapharm to produce meningitis, lassa fever vaccine
The Cross River State pharmaceutical company, (Calapharm) is to produce meningitis and lassa fever vaccines. Disclosing this on Tuesday,...
Lassa fever kills 3 in Ekiti
Three persons have been confirmed dead in a fresh case of Lassa fever in Ekiti. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Rotimi Ojo, made the...
‘Nothing will stop me from sacking you’ – Akeredolu tells corrupt health workers
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Friday threatened to sack health care workers indulging in sharp practices in the State...
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