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…
Third major preventive HIV vaccine trial underway–IAS
A new Phase Three preventive HIV vaccine trial is to begin soon…
HIV/AIDS spread: Stakeholders advocate condom dialogue
Some stakeholders have advocated for condom dialogue before sex among couples to…
Resident doctors suspend strike as Gbajabiamila intervenes
The intervention of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi…
Don’t insert hard objects into mouth of convulsing patients – Doctor warns
A medical expert, Dr Shola Aina of Lifecare Hospital, Ilorin has warned…
Young pharmacists seek collective action against drug abuse in Nigeria
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria Young Pharmacists Group (PSN-YPG) has called for…
We’ll eradicate polio in Kano – Bill Gates, Dangote
The Dangote and Bill & Melinda Gates foundations, have restated their commitments…
Ectopic Pregnancy: Gynaecologists advise prompt medical consultation, presentation
Some Gynaecologists on Friday advised women of child-bearing age to promptly seek…
Ebola deaths in Congo surpass 1,700 after global emergency declared
The death toll from Ebola in Congo has surpassed 1,700, the Ministry…
NIPRD, NCC to create online health database for Nigerians
The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) is seeking for…
Instagram to hide number of ‘likes’ on posts to curb depression
Social media app, Instagram has begun moves to address mental health concerns…
WHO declares Congo’s Ebola outbreak public health emergency of international concern
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday officially declared the current Ebola…
Expert advises regular heart check-up from 35 years
Dr Jide Owolana, a medical practitioner with a private hospital in Benin,…
Scientists find new gene linked to deafness
Chinese researchers have recently made a breakthrough in discovering a gene responsible…
Ebola: Burundi to immunise health agents on Congo borders
Burundian health ministry on Monday, said it will immunise health agents and…
Haemorrhoids: Gastroenterologist advises pregnant women against strain
Dr John Apeh, a Gastroenterologist based in Abuja, on Monday, advised pregnant…
Customs: Doctor recommends “DCG Dalhatu” for rehabilitation
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says its officer, who wrongly wore his…
Open defecation, major cause of water pollution, diseases in Jos North – Official
Mr Alex Luther, the Quality Assurance Manager of Plateau State Water Board,…
Complexion: Dermatologist cautions against use of intravenous glutathione
Dr Olorunmaye Michael, an Abuja-based Dermatologist, has cautioned against the use of…
NAFDAC shuts ponmo factories in Lagos over ‘offensive stench’
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has…
Why you shouldn’t use saliva as lubricant during sexual intercourse – Doctor
A medical doctor, Dr Victor-Bryan Nwala, has shared a medical tip on…
Cholera death toll in northern Cameroun rises to 48
The number of people killed by an outbreak of cholera in the…
4 million women need reproductive health services in North East – UNFPA
UN Population Fund (UNFPA) says more than 2.3 million girls and 1.6…
Self-medication, abuse of pain killers could damage kidney – Pharmacist
A Pharmacist, Rotkang Okunlola, has identified self-medication and abuse of painkillers and…
Hard Drugs Addiction: Psychiatrist urges stringent penalties for manufacturers, sellers
A Consultant Addiction Psychiatrist, Dr Olajumoke Koyejo, has urged the National Drug Law…
NBC recalls Eva bottled water as NAFDAC says product is contaminated
The Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) has recalled two batches of 75cl Eva…
Live healthy to avoid erectile dysfunction, doctor advises men
An Abuja based medical practitioner, Dr Maxwell Odiegwu, has advised men to…
NACA DG resigned voluntarily, not sacked – Presidency
The Presidency on Tuesday night confirmed that erstwhile Director-General of the National…
Don’t criminalise suicide cases in Nigeria – Consultant Psychiatrist urges FG
A Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Raphael Ogbolu, on Sunday urged the Federal Government…