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Tension as one case of Lassa fever confirmed in Kaduna

There was tension in Kaduna state on Saturday as one case of

Conjunctivitis: Demand for Sun Glasses Increases in Enugu

 The demand for sun glasses has increased in Enugu, as some residents

Lassa Fever: 76 Persons Test Positive in Edo

The Commissioner for Health in Edo, Dr Patrick Okundia on Friday in

India High Commissioner- “Ignore antimicrobial resistance at your own peril”

Mr Ngulkham Gangte, the Indian High Commissioner to Zambia has warned that

Nasarawa NMA Suspends Warning Strike

Nasarawa State chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), has suspended the

Coronavirus: WHO Advises Countries to Prepare for Containment, Surveillance

World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised all countries to prepare for containment,

Consultant Psychiatrist Calls for Massive Education on Suicide, Drug Abuse

A Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Grace Ijarogbe, has called for a massive awareness

NCAA puts Airlines, others on alert over Coronavirus Outbreak

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has put all airline operators, Air Navigation

Expert Caution Healthcare Workers on Handling Cytotoxic Drugs

A Pharmacist, Mrs. Esther Samuel of the Department of Pharmacy, University of

Expert Advocates Organic Agriculture to Ensure Healthy Living

An Ebonyi-based Agriculturist, Mr. Ezekiel Igboji, has emphasized the need to promote

FAAN To Begin Quarantine Procedures To Prevent Importation of Deadly Coronavirus

Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has taken preventive measures to ensure

States working with FG, others to control Lassa fever -Governors’ Forum

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) says it is working with the Federal

Coronavirus: Lagos Govt Alerts Public, Increases Preparedness

The Lagos State Government says no cases of the novel Coronavirus (nCoV)

Coronavirus: Symptoms, Treatment and how to Protect Yourself — NCDC

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has advised Nigerians to protect themselves

First case of Coronavirus reported in United States

Authorities on Wednesday reported that the first case of coronavirus has been

FG Develops Pneumonia Control Strategy– Minister of Health

The Federal Government says it has developed pneumonia control strategy and implementation

17 Deaths, 444 Cases of New Viral Pneumonia Reported in Hubei

A total of 444 cases of new coronavirus-related pneumonia and 17 deaths

PAN pledges to address healthcare, Nutrition Problems of Children

The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) says it will  look into some

Using Paracetamol To Cook Meat Will Damage Your Kidney -Nephrologist

Prof Olugbenga Awobusuyi, a Consultant Nephrologist at the Lagos State University College

Malaria Live-Saving Commodities: Nigeria Seeks $364m from 3 Partners – Coordinator

National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) is seeking innovative funding of 364 million

NAFDAC-“Our labs are certified to check substandard products”

Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General (DG), National Agency for Food and Drug

Suicide: Foundation Embarks on Awareness on Drug Abuse

A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Triumphant Youth Foundation (TYF), on Tuesday in Abuja

Global Fund: Nigeria gets $140m to tackle Tuberculosis(TB) in the Country

Nigeria is expected to get a three-year grant worth 140 million U.S

Resident Doctors Want Law to Protect Health Workers Against Assault

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called for a law

How to Prevent Full-blown Attack of Migraine Headache – Expert

A Consultant Physicist, Dr Ibarahim Kolawole, on Saturday says prompt recognition and

Chronic Leg Ulcer affects 10 percent of Sickle Cell Patients- NGO

The Sickle Cell Hope Alive Foundation (SCHAF), an NGO, says that Chronic

BCDA executes 38 Projects in Katsina, Inaugurates Health Centre

The Border Community Development Agency (BCDA) has executed more than 38 projects

Medical outreach: 5,000 Patients get Free Treatment in Adamawa

No fewer than 5,000 patients benefitted from a four-day free medical  outreach

Constant Sex Lowers Risk Of Early Menopause In Women-US Experts

A recent study conducted on almost 3,000 women in the United States,

Global Fund: Health Minister Harps on 3 Pillars for Effective Coordination

Minister of State for Health, Sen. Adeleke Mamora, has emphasized on three