health

God’s finger made it impossible for COVID-19 to wreak havoc in Africa – Obasanjo

Elder statesman and former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said coronavirus would have…

Meet first Nigerian doctor to receive COVID-19 vaccine

A frontline medical doctor, Dr. Cyprian Ngong has emerged as the first Nigerian health…

It is difficult scouting talent during COVID-19 – sports promoter

A sports promoter and sponsor of the 10km Annual Owan Marathon Race, Christopher Ojo, says the…

2.5 billion people may have hearing problems by 2050 – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says no fewer than 2.5 billion people worldwide, or…

JUST IN: COVID-19 vaccines arrive Nigeria

Nigeria has received nearly four million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, shipped via the…

NDLEA warns patent medicines vendors against illegal practices

The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned patent medicine vendors against illegal…

COVID-19: NCDC reports 600 new cases, toll reaches 155,076 a year after first case

The Nigeria Center for Disease control on Friday reports 600 new confirmed cases of…

Malnutrition: Kaduna to recruit more nutritionists for PHCs

The Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board (PHCB) says it will recruit more nutritionists…

Nurses declare three days warning strike in Ondo State

The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Ondo State Chapter has directed…

Kwara to vaccinate women against tetanus in 10 LGAs

The Kwara State Government says it will on Saturday commence vaccination of women between…

Ghana becomes first country to receive Covid-19 vaccine from COVAX

Ghana has become the first recipient of Covid-19 vaccine doses distributed by the global…

COVID-19: Edo records 54 new cases, four more deaths

The Edo State COVID-19 Incident Manager, Dr Andrew Obi, on Monday said the state…

Resident doctors in Taraba suspend two-month strike

The Taraba State Chapter of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) on Monday, suspended…

NDLEA uncovers cannabis warehouse, seizes N17m illicit drugs in Rivers

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Rivers has uncovered a warehouse of…

Rwanda announces partial resumption of sporting activities amid COVID-19

 Rwanda’s Ministry of Sports on Sunday announced the resumption of some sporting activities in…