FG to stop diversion of malaria drugs
The Federal Government says it will engage law enforcement agencies against parties…
Minister urges universities to commence degree programme in traditional medicine
The Minister of State for Health, Sen. Adeleke Mamora, has called on…
Chinese doctors perform 5G-assisted remote robotic surgery
Doctors in a Beijing hospital said on Tuesday that they successfully conducted…
Gynaecologist says ovarian torsion is medical emergency
Dr Isaac Shamaki, a Bauchi state based Gynaecologist, says ovarian torsion is…
Energy saving bulbs contain carcinogenic chemicals, injurious to health- Ewaste expert
An Electronic waste expert, Dr Ifeanyi Ochonogor, has cautioned Nigerians on usage…
Irregular Periods: Doctor counsels women on mechanics of menstrual cycle
Dr Yakubu Idris, an Abuja base Gynaecologist, has advised women to understand…
FEATURE:Addressing threat of Emerging Infectious Diseases in Africa
Participants at the just concluded 5th African Conference on Emerging Infection Diseases and…
Ekiti goes after quack doctors, shut four hospitals
Ekiti State Government has closed down four hospitals for engaging the service…
Haemophilia: Keep away from ginger, dietitian advises
An Abuja based dietitian, Mr Paul Okoh has advised persons living with…
Makinde’s wife promises to end HIV/AIDS epidemic in Oyo
Wife of the Oyo State Governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde, says she will…
Court dissolves 35-year-old marriage after wife called husband a thief
An Igando Customary Court in Lagos, on Wednesday dissolved a 35-year-old marriage…
Diabetes foot, most common cause of non-traumatic amputation in Nigeria – FG
The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) says diabetes foot disease is a…
Simple ways to prevent forehead wrinkles
Are you worried about developing wrinkles on your forehead? it's never too…
Polio victims seek funds to fight disease in Niger
Victims of Polio in Niger have called on the state government to…
WHO adopts two ‘effective’ drugs for Ebola
Two of four Ebola treatment drugs have been determined “more effective” than…
No cause for alarm on yellow fever outbreak — Ebonyi assures residents
Ebonyi government has urged residents not to panic over the reported yellow…
NCDC, Ebonyi Govt responding to yellow fever outbreak — Official
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) with World Health Organisation (WHO) and…
“FG can’t do it alone” – Buhari appeals to state govts for great investment in healthcare, education
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday appealed to state governments to get more…
Drug abuse: Statistics from NDLEA, UN on Nigerian youths frightening – Gowon
Ex-Head of State and elder statesman, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (Rtd.) has urged…
Nigeria needs 303,000 doctors to meet doctor/patients ratio- Ex-lawmaker
A former member, House of Representatives, Rep. Ladi Adebutu, says Nigeria currently…
Sick mothers can do exclusive breastfeeding – nutritionist
Mrs Olufunmilola Adewumi, Principal Nutritionist at the Amuwo Odofin Maternal and Child…
Gombe secures N3.4 bn World Bank loan to fight malnutrition
The Gombe State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Government, has secured…
Don’t use Sniper, other pesticides at home – NAFDAC warns Nigerians
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has…
NGO organises free hepatitis test, vaccine for 1,000 persons in Nasarawa
An NGO, Beacon Youths Initiative (BYI), has organised free hepatitis test for…
Alcohol, cigarette smokers risk breast cancer, medical expert warns
Dr Emmanuel Azuike, a Consultant Public Health Physician at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu…
Abducted Korean doctor, 249 others regain freedom from bandits in Zamfara
The Committee set up by Zamfara Government to find solutions to armed…
Governor Yahaya releases N110m tackle water supply challenges in Gombe
Mr Abubakar Bappah, the Acting General Manager of Gombe State Water Board,…
Jigawa vaccinates 55,774 children against polio
The Jigawa Primary Health Care Development Agency (JPHCDA) on Monday says it…
14 doctors, dependents kidnapped in 4 years in C/River – NMA protests
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has said that eight doctors and six…
Some youths taking blood tonic as alcohol – PSN
The Phamarceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) Kwara Chapter, on Thursday in Ilorin…