health
FG vows to revamp federal tertiary hospitals
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, has announced plans to…
Taraba NMA laments shortage of doctors
The Nigerian Medical Association in Taraba State has expressed concerns about the shortage of…
NAFDAC to review sanctions on substandard products’ exporters
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has announced its intention…
Exclusive breastfeeding: Anambra to establish crèches in govt offices
The Anambra State Government has disclosed that plans are underway to establish crèches in…
Osun to give nursing mothers six-month maternity leave
The Osun State government, led by Governor Ademola Adeleke, is taking steps to provide…
Medical association raises concerns over failing health sector
The Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, Benjamin Oluwatosin,…
South Africa to prevent HIV with dapivirine vaginal rings
South Africa is set to introduce vaginal rings containing the antiretroviral drug Dapivirine to…
Diphtheria: UNICEF donates 9.3m vaccines to Nigeria
The United Nations Children’s Fund has taken swift action in response to the most…
Diphtheria: Causes, symptoms, and prevention
Diphtheria is a serious and potentially life-threatening bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Although…
3.5 billion people suffer from oral diseases – WHO
A new report published by the World Health Organization has revealed that 3.5 billion people…
US approves monkeypox detection test
The US drugs agency has approved a test by Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche that…
PCN seals 378 pharmacies, patent stores in Taraba over unethical practice
The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria says it has sealed 378 pharmacies and patent medicine…
Ondo man slaps three health workers over mum’s expensive medical bill
A middle-aged man has shocked onlookers at the University of Medical Science Teaching Hospital…
Ukraine: Exodus of refugees could overwhelm neighbouring countries – UN
UN humanitarians have warned that the exodus of millions of Ukrainians from their country…
Indian scientists recommend yogurt for long life, healthy aging
A team of Indian scientists has developed yogurt to promote healthy aging and improve…