WHO donates drugs, consumables to victims of Owo Church attack
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday donated drugs, medical equipment and consumable to Ondo State Government as succour to restore perfect health to victims […]
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CDC raises monkeypox alert level, recommends masks during travel
The United States (U.S.) Centres for Disease Control and Prevention raised its monkeypox alert level on Monday and recommended travellers wear masks. Although he cautioned […]
How Sheikh Agaka’s family imparted Islamic knowledge on my family- Emir of Ilorin, Sulu Gambari
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, has extolled the exceptional religious virtues of late Dr Abdulhameed Shuaib Agaka. Sheikh Agaka, the father of […]
Nigeria has over 10,000 species of traditional medicinal plants — Mamora
The Minister of State, Health, Sen. Adeleke Mamora, says Nigeria is endowed with over 10,000 species of medicinal plants. He also said the country had […]
Alternative medicine: Aisha Buhari seeks quick passage of TCAM bill
Nigerian First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has appealed to members of the National Assembly to ensure quick passage of the Bill for the establishment of a […]
Mama Olumo’s death ‘ll draw tourists to Olumo Rock- Commissioner
The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Ogun State, Dr Toyin Taiwo has said the death of Mrs Sinatu Aduke Sanni, popularly known as “Mama […]
WHO predicts 94% decrease of COVID-19 deaths in Africa
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has predicted a 94 per cent decrease in COVID-19 deaths in Africa compared to 2021. That’s down from a “catastrophically […]
Summer festivals, parties could further spread monkeypox – WHO warns
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned of a possible further spread of monkeypox at festivals and big events planned for this summer in Europe. […]
Nigeria, 6 other African countries report 1,400 monkeypox cases – WHO
NIgeria alongside six other African countries have cumulatively reported about 1,400 monkeypox cases this year up to mid-May, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. These […]
Nigeria has no laboratory where monkeypox virus is generated – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has dismissed insinuation that Nigeria has laboratories where monkeypox virus is generated. The NCDC gave the clarifications via […]
U.S. did not spread monkeypox in Nigeria – Embassy
The United States has no connection with the recent outbreak of monkeypox in Nigeria, the American embassy in the country has said. It explained that […]
Monkeypox: Nigeria reports six cases, one death in May 2022
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), in its latest report on Monkeypox, said the country recorded six cases and one death in May. The […]
14-yr-old Ogbonna wins first Igbo spelling bee competition in Anambra
Miss Oluebebe Ogbonna, a 14-year-old student of Divine Rays British School Obosi, Idemili North of Anambra, on Sunday emerged winner of the first Igbo Spelling […]
FG keeping surveillance to prevent outbreak of monkey pox – Minister
The Federal says it is working assiduously in collaboration with relevant sectors and stakeholders to intensify surveillance in the animal population to prevent the outbreak […]
Nigerians to enjoy full health insurance by 2030, says NHIA
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Following the signing of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Bill into law by President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerians would now […]
Under-age marriage major cause of fistula in women – Group
Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI), an NGO, says under-age marriage is one of the greatest causes of fistula in women and girls. Ms May Ikokwu, […]
Shell inaugurates phase-2 of Oloibiri health programme
BY EMEKA CHIKWE, Yenegoa – Energy company, Shell, has inaugurated the second and final phase of its comprehensive health care projects for Oloibiri and other […]
Why some people develop headaches during sex – Neurologist
A Professor of Clinical Neurology and Internal Medicine at the College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Ikenna Onwuekwe, has said that people with existing […]
WHO alerts as more monkeypox cases reported in Britain
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued an alert that more cases of the monkeypox virus could be reported in Britain. The WHO said in […]
No case of monkey pox in Cross River State – Official
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Director General of Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Janet Ekpenyong has debunked reports of active cases […]