health

Kano to shut down private clinics treating COVID-19 patients

The Kano state Private Health Institutions Management Agency (PHIMA) has directed the 300 private…

U.S. says it will not partake in WHO global drugs, vaccine initiative launch

The United States will not take part in the launching of a global initiative…

Research shows salt substitutes could largely reduce cardiovascular disease deaths

Researchers at the George Institute for Global Health in Australia said that the blood…

Ruby Princess cruise ship hit by coronavirus finally leaves Australia

The cruise ship solely responsible for about 10 per cent of all coronavirus cases…

Two cats test positive for coronavirus

The United States of America (USA), says two cats have tested positive for Coronavirus.…

EU leaders to hold summit with little hope for virus recovery plan

European Union (EU) leaders are to convene for a video summit on Thursday in…

South Korea braces for second wave of COVID-19 infections – Authorities

South Korea’s health authorities said on Thursday that it would prepare medical resources for…

COVID-19 patients treated with hydroxychloroquine likely to die – Study

A panel of medical experts from the National Institutes of Health on Tuesday recommended…

COVID-19: Association advises members on elective surgeries

The Nigerian Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (NAPRAS) has advised its members…

Kano mass death: We’re investigating – Health commissioner

The Kano State Ministry of Health yesterday, called for calm saying the ministry had…

Lagos launches ‘EKO TELEMED’ for remote, non-coronavirus consultation

The Lagos State Government has launched ‘EKO TELEMED’ for residents, as part of concerted…

JUST IN: Nigeria records 117 new coronavirus cases, toll now 782

Nigeria on Tuesday recorded 117 new cases of the coronavirus pandemic. The country now…

COVID-19 testing inadequate in Oyo – UCH CMD

The Chief Medical Director, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Prof. Abiodun Otegbayo, said on Tuesday…

JUST IN: Another WHO staffer test positive for COVID-19 in Bauchi

Another member of staff of the World Health Organization , Bauchi State Office has…

45-year-old India returnee, one other die of Covid-19 in Lagos

Lagos State has recorded fresh COVID-19 related deaths. The state Commissioner for Health, Professor…