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 The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) is to digitalise its services before the end of this year, the Executive Secretary of the organisation, Prof. Mohammed Sambo, announced in Abuja on Sunday. Sambo told the News Agency of…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it has continued to see a decline in COVID-19 cases globally, with a 17 per cent drop compared with last week. The WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, in a speech posted on its…

Experts have called on African governments to make adjustments in the health, economic and social policy interventions in the coming months to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 pandemic. They made the call during a session at the ongoing…

Two hundred and thirty-six Nigeria residents have contracted coronavirus (COVID-19) in the past 24 hours, according to official statistics. SEE ALSO: Saudi Arabia to Partially Lift International Flights Ban on Sept. 15 The Nigeria Centre…

GreenLight Initiative, a not-for-profit organization, is to partner with health and road management organisations in training 360 truck and ambulance drivers on safety, across the six geopolitical zones in the country, Mr Simon…

Dr Muhammad-Bashir Yahaya, a medical practitioner, has urged the Federal Government to fulfil its commitment of allocating 15 per cent of the annual budget to health to bridge the funding gap in the psychiatric health sub-sector.…

The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire says records show that 10 percent of all positive COVID-19 cases treated are below the age of 19 years. SEE ALSO: BBNaija: Laycon Reveals His Relationship Preference To Kiddwaya Ehanire made…

Spain has been the global leader in organ donation for 28 straight years, the country’s Health Ministry said on Monday. SEE ALSO: Three Patients Die Of COVID-19 In Lagos State, 22 Cases Discharged “In 2019, Spain remains, for 28 years in…

Ireland’s Health Minister says he has not discussed with his public health team about implementing other local lockdowns as the government’s intention remains to lift two-week restrictions in the counties of Kildare, Offaly and Laois. SEE…

Brazil has recorded over 50,000 new cases of the novel coronavirus in a 24-hour period for the third day in a row, the Health Ministry said in the capital Brasilia late Friday. SEE ALSO: Ronaldinho Arrested In Paraguay For Allegedly…

The Commisioner for Health in Plateau, Dr Nimkong Lar, has said that 57 health workers were infected with COVID-19 in the course of their legitimate duties in various health centres in the state. SEE ALSO: Merkel Optimistic About Progress…

Diabetes, also known as Diabetes mellitus, is a chronic metabolic disease that increases blood sugar(glucose) level. Insulin is a hormone that moves sugar from the blood into the cells to be stored and used for energy. In the presence of…

Most people are quick to buy the latest and most exquisite skincare products available giving little or no consideration to the harmful side effects that these products have on our skin. A good number of these products contain toxic…

As COVID-19 spreads through the globe, medical practitioners are beginning to decipher the extent of the coronavirus’s damage. Observed previously as a cause of only viral pneumonia during the chaos of an eruption of cases in China, it’s…

The State Government of Enugu on Saturday, confirmed another positive case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) within its territory, it was announced by Prof Ikechukwu Obi, the State Commissioner for Health. Obi mentioned in a statement in…

Herald Nigeria just received news that a Nigerian Catholic priest, Fr. Anselm Adodo, OSB has created a herbal remedy ”CVD PLUS” for the treatment of covid-19. Fr. Anslem, the Director of Pax Herbal Clinic and Research…

9mobile on Tuesday announced that it had given its subscribers free access to health and educational websites. Mr Abdulrahman Ado, Executive Director, Regulatory and Corporate Affairs at 9mobile made this known in a statement made…

The Federal Government has called for the adoption of safe practices in the workplace as preventive measures to reduce the risk of exposure to the COVID-19 pandemic. SEE ALSO: Hong Kong Civil Servants To Return To Work As Lockdown Eases…

Britain has not yet reached the COVID-19 peak, which would allow for an easing of tight restrictions of movement, Health Minister, Matt Hancock, said on Saturday. SEE ALSO: Juventus veteran Claudio Marchisio retires at 33 The death toll…

Spain’s Health Ministry on Friday recorded the nation’s lowest daily death toll from the coronavirus outbreak since March 24, offering more evidence the country could be on the road to recovery. SEE ALSO: Nigeria Records 20 New Coronavirus…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised Africans to practice physical distancing as much as possible to prevent  the spread of Coronavirus (COVID19). SEE ALSO: MC Oluomo speaks on Okada ban, reveals big secret The WHO Regional…

The Waziri Gobir Foundation has set up a N30 million health fund to support the fight against COVID-19 and other health challenges in Kwara. SEE ALSO: IWD: NGOs donate healthcare, food items to IDPs in FCT A statement signed on Friday by…

The Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), says Nigeria will emerge with a strengthened health system at the end of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak in the country. SEE ALSO: World Cancer Day: Nigeria Among Countries with Poorest…

The Ethiopia Federal Ministry of Health on Friday reported four more confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the national total to 16. SEE ALSO: Nigeria-Ethiopia Cooperation will Provide Strong Pillar for African Integration- Buhari In a…

More than 170,000 people have signed up to help Britain’s National Health Service tackle the coronavirus outbreak just hours after a request for a quarter of a million volunteers. SEE ALSO: Why APC crisis is getting worse under Oshiomhole…

Britain is looking for 250,000 volunteers to help the National Health Service (NHS) and vulnerable people hit by the coronavirus crisis, Health Minister Matt Hancock said on Tuesday. SEE ALSO: Ekiti No Longer safe For Criminals, Say Fayemi…

Facebook Inc’s Instagram on Tuesday said it would remove coronavirus-related content and accounts from recommendations and its “explore” option, unless posted by or belonging to credible health organisations. SEE ALSO: Facebook CEO backs…

The Commissioner for Health, Dr Nimkong Lar has said that Plateau records 2,600 cases of Tuberculosis (TB) annually. SEE ALSO: Malaysia hands out face masks as COVID-19 deaths hit 14 The commissioner made the disclosure while addressing…