FCTA pledges to support organizations in boosting healthcare delivery
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – FCT Minister of State, Dr.Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has disclosed that the administration is ready to partner with result-oriented organizations willing […]
Health & Fitness
Nigeria confirms 358 cases of Lassa Fever in 2022, as UK reports 3 deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 358 cases of Lassa fever recorded across 19 States, even as the world continues to battle […]
American woman is cured of HIV using new treatment
A woman of mixed race has been cured of H.I.V. in the United States, the New York Times reported on Tuesday. She is believed to […]
Lack of funds hindering implementation of health security – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has identified paucity of funds as one of the major obstacles to implementing the National Action Plan for […]
NAFDAC seizes aphrodisiacs in Kaduna
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) on Monday said it has seized various brands of unregistered aphrodisiacs in Kaduna. An aphrodisiac […]
Africa on track to control COVID-19 pandemic in 2022 – WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) says Africa is on track to control the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022 if current trends continue, but vigilance will remain key. […]
Four natural drinks men can consume before intercourse
There are lots of biological and psychological processes that involve in intimacy today many people don’t know. Intercourse is a process in which the male […]
Prof Shehu commends President Buhari’s healthcare interventions
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Medical Director, Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital Sokoto, Professor Shehu Sale, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari led administration over the […]
Fast-spreading HIV variant doubles rate of immune system decline – UNAIDS
Newly published research from the Netherlands has revealed the existence of a more transmissible and damaging variant of HIV, according to the Joint United Nations […]
Quality health care key to Nigeria’s development – Osinbajo
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Vice President (Prof) Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has declared that quality and affordable healthcare are central to Nigeria’s development. The Vice […]
Leprosy: Cases drop from 7,827 to 2,000 in 6 years – Minister
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says the number of new leprosy cases detected annually has significantly dropped from more than 7,827 in 1994 […]
63-year-old woman gives birth in Ekiti through IVF
A 63-year-old woman, Mrs Temitope Ogundipe, has been delivered of a baby boy through In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) at Olives Specialist Hospital, Ado-Ekiti. Ogundipe told […]
NCDC activates EOC for Lassa Fever response following outbreaks of cases
By GRACE AUDU, Abuja – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has activated the national multi-sectoral and multi-disciplinary Lassa fever Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) […]
Foundation enlists over 500 rural dwellers for health insurance scheme in C’River
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – As part of its effort to support the accessibility of quality health care to vulnerable individuals in Cross River State, Ben […]
Pregnant, lactating mothers can receive COVID-19 vaccines – NPHCDA
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Contrary to the initial misconception, the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) has said both pregnant and lactating mothers can […]
FG strengthens measures to curtail Lassa fever outbreak
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Federal Government has intensified measures on environmental health and sanitation in order to curtail the outbreak of Lassa fever […]
COVID-19: Men more likely to develop erectile dysfunction – Urologist
A Urologist has encouraged men to get vaccinated as those affected with COVID-19 are more likely to experience erectile dysfunction. Dr Igbokwe Martin, a Consultant […]
Colour of the eye do not have negative effect on people’s vision – Expert
An expert in eye management and treatment has declared that the colour of the eye does not necessarily impose negative effect on people’s vision. Dr […]
COVID-19: WHO expresses hope worst of Omicron wave is over
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed optimism that worst of latest wave of COVID-19 is over, in spite of spread of Omicron variant across […]
Lassa fever: Nigeria records 2 deaths, 222 infections – NCDC
Nigeria recorded 222 new Lassa fever cases and two new deaths in one week across 15 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) . The […]