U.S. to distribute monkeypox vaccines nationwide to curb outbreak
United States of America on Wednesday announced that it would distribute monkeypox vaccines across the country to address the spread of the virus. The government […]
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Monkeypox: NCDC blames Nigerians for not following preventive measures
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says Nigerians are not following the preventive measures against the current outbreak of Monkeypox. Dr John Oladejo, the […]
How to prevent death from fibroids – Expert advices women
A consultant gynaecologist, Dr Stanley Egbogu, has warned women against the use of natural remedies for the removal of fibroids. Egbogu who works at Nnamdi […]
NAFDAC alerts on toxicity, ban of European cosmetics product Placentyne hair lotion
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it received safety information from the European Rapid Alert System for dangerous non […]
WHO sees no need to cancel mass events amid Monkeypox spread
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it sees no need to cancel or postpone mass events this summer due to the unusually high number of […]
About 23m Nigerian children have received chemo-prevention against malaria – Buhari
Some 23 million Nigerian children have received the seasonal malaria chemoprevention, aiding reduction in severe malaria in children in the country. President Muhammadu Buhari made […]
WHO confirms 3,200 cases of monkeypox in 48 countries including Nigeria
The WHO says Nigeria is one of the countries that have reported cases of monkeypox. It says more than 3,200 cases have been confirmed in […]
WHO decries inadequate development of new antibacterial treatments to address mounting threat of antibiotic resistance
By TOM CHIAHEMEN – The annual pipeline report by the World Health Organization (WHO), has revealed that the development of new antibacterial treatments is inadequate […]
Nigerians urged to use lessons from COVID-19 to prevent emerging diseases
A public health expert, Dr Ifeoma Uduji, has urged Nigerians to use lessons learnt from COVID-19 to prevent and curb recurring and emerging diseases in […]
Monkeypox suspected cases rise to 141 in 13 states in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said that as many as 141 suspected cases of monkeypox have been reported in-country, up from the […]
About 1bn people suffer from mental disorder – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday, highlighted urgent need to transform mental health and mental health care, urging decision makers to step up commitment […]
WHO to rename Monkeypox, publishes guideline on vaccination
World Health Organisation (WHO) says it is working with partners on renaming Monkeypox and its variants, and also to put in place a mechanism to […]
ECOWAS cautions member states’ citizens on Monkeypox
The President, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Jean-Claude Brou, on Tuesday, enjoined citizens of member States to be vigilant about monkeypox. Brou […]
World Blood Donor Day: Donating one unit of blood can save three lives – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that donating just one unit of blood can save the lives of up to three patients. Dr Matshidiso Moeti, […]
Health minister commissions developmental projects in UDUTH Sokoto
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire on Sunday commissioned several projects at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto […]
Repositioning Nigeria’s museums for improved patronage By TAIYE OLAYEMI
The National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) founded in 1979 is charged with collecting, documenting, conserving and presenting national cultural properties to the public […]
A week without Imam Shuaib Agaka By YAKUBU SHUAIB
Tick… tick… tick… And the breath stopped suddenly at 11.33 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2022. It was the moment I lost my beloved motherly […]
Tears as pioneer Chairman of Bauchi PFN, Rev. Odekunle is buried
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – Hundreds of sympathizers, family and friends gathered on Friday to pay their last respect to the founding and pioneer Chairman […]
2022 Hajj: President Buhari flags off maiden flight for 43,000 intending pilgrims
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday flagged off the maiden flight of the 2022 Hajj exercise, were a total of 43,000 […]
Dangers of inserting cucumber in your private parts – Doctor warns women
A medical health expert, Dr. Toluwani Binutu, has warned women against inserting cucumber in the vagina. According to him, using a cucumber to clean the […]