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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…
NCDC records 145 new COVID-19 infections in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control registered 145 additional lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in…
Intercourse immediately after childbirth can cause infection to women, Gynaecologist says
A consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, Dr Abosede Lewu, says having sexual intercourse immediately after…
COVID-19 patients more likely to develop erectile dysfunction – Urologist
A Urologist has encouraged men to get vaccinated as those effected with COVID-19 are…
COVID-19: US suspends 44 flights by Chinese carriers after China’s decision
The U.S. government said it would suspend 44 China-bound flights from the United States…