health

Hantavirus cruise ship passenger fights extended quarantine

  Maha Christopher A 47-year-old American woman exposed to hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius…

Five dead, 11 confirmed cholera cases recorded in Plateau

  The Plateau State Government has recorded 11 confirmed cases of cholera, five deaths,…

US police officers hospitalized after late-night shooting

Three police officers were injured in a shooting incident in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, late Saturday…

‘Nigerians turned our children to zombies’, South African politician alleges

The president of South Africa’s Inizwe Nathi Party, Thabile Sibeko, has accused Nigerians of…

Man dies after allegedly using industrial adhesive as contraceptive in hotel

A 25-year-old man has died in India after reportedly using a high-strength industrial adhesive…

Tinubu approves N10bn for Ebola response, sets up presidential task force

  President Bola Tinubu has established a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease…

Godfather actor Anthony Guidera dies after mysterious medical emergency

Hollywood is mourning the death of veteran actor Anthony Guidera, who passed away on…

Unsafe food kills 53,000 Nigerians yearly – FG

  The Federal Government on Monday raised fresh concerns over the growing burden of…

US woman hospitalised over life-threatening infection mistaken for stomach bug

Maha Christopher A Virginia Beach woman who initially believed she was suffering from a…

Patients lament staff, drug shortage in Ondo, Osun, Ekiti hospitals

  Patients across public hospitals in Ondo, Osun and Ekiti States are facing severe…

Ogun monarch backs legalisation of safe abortion

  The Oloruba of Oruba-Ota, Aworiland, Oba Wadudu Ajani Eniade Deinde, has thrown his…

LAWMA warns hospitals, waste handlers over Ebola prevention

  The Lagos Waste Management Authority has issued a precautionary advisory to hospitals, medical…

Actor Keppy Ekpenyong reveals two-day diabetic coma triggered by work stress

Veteran Nollywood actor, Keppy Ekpenyong Bassey, has opened up about a life-threatening health challenge…

Body enhancement won’t make you a moviestar – Producer

Nollywood actor and producer, Emelu Simon Chibuzor, has refuted allegations that filmmakers pressure aspiring…

PCN seals 572 pharmacies, medicine stores in Plateau

  No fewer than 572 pharmacies, patent medicine stores and illegal medicine outlets have…