China Pushes for Cheaper Health Insurance Products to Battle Virus
China is nudging insurers to work on cheaper medical cover linked to…
NHIS unveils ‘health insurance under one roof’ Initiative
The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) is developing a ”Health Insurance Under…
COVID-19: World Health Experts, Funders set Priorities for Research
Leading health experts from around the world have identified gaps and work…
WHO Develops COVID-19 treatment Master Plan
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is developing a master plan for coordinating…
Just In: Nigeria gets three testing centres for coronavirus
Three testing centres for suspected cases of coronavirus have been opened by…
Singapore’s Largest Bank Evacuates Office After Coronavirus Infection
The biggest bank in Singapore, DBS, on Wednesday, evacuated hundreds of members…
Lassa Fever: Kaduna State Govt. begins sensitisation in Chikun LGA
The Kaduna State Government has commenced sensitisation step-down on Lassa fever in…
Russia Discharges its two Coronavirus Patients After Full Recovery
Russian Health Authorities on Wednesday discharged the country’s only two reported patients…
Medical Expert Warns Against use of Saliva as Sex Lubricant
A medical expert, Dr Kolade Johnson, has warned against the practice of…
WHO Warns of ‘Clusters’ of Local Coronavirus Transmissions
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday warned of coronavirus “clusters with…
Just In: WHO renames coronavirus
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has renamed the dreaded global disease, coronavirus,…
Akeredolu Pledges to Build Cancer Treatment Centre in Owo
Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has pledged to build a modern…
EU, UNICEF renovate 39 Health Facilities in Bauchi State- Official
European Union (EU) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have renovated 39 health…
Strange Disease: NCDC says Rapid Response Team Supporting Benue
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says the National Rapid Response…
W/African College of Surgeons Provides Free Medical Treatment to 200 Patients
The West African College of Surgeons (WACS) in collaboration with Kebbi Government…
1.35m People Die Annually From Road Accidents – WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) says no fewer than 1.35 million people died…
Women, girls in sciences still inadequate in Nigeria, says Health Commissioner
The Cross River Commissioner for Health, Dr Betta Edu, on Tuesday said…
World Epilepsy Day: Neurologist urges FG to make funds available for Researchers to find Permanent Cure
A Neurologist, Dr Ibrahim Wakama, on Tuesday, called on the Federal Government…
Chinese expert says Coronavirus may peak soon as Death toll Surges past 1, 000
China’s coronavirus outbreak may peak soon, a prominent Chinese expert said on…
Coronavirus Case Found at British Doctors’ Practice: BBC
A staff member at a British doctors’ practice in the southern English…
LASEMA to Monitor Cororonavirus, Lassa fever
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says it is closely monitoring…
Coronavirus: 25,000 people access information in 10 days – WHO
No fewer than 25000 people across the globe accessed real-time knowledge from World…
Lab Scientist wants Establishment of National Health Trust Fund
A medical laboratory scientist, Dr Solomon Chollom, has called on the Federal…
Britain Declares Coronavirus a Serious, Imminent Threat to Public Health
Britain on Monday declared the new coronavirus a serious and imminent threat…
Zamfara has no Case of Lassa Fever – Commissioner
The Zamfara government has said that the north-western state has no case…
“We‘re ready to contain Coronavirus, if it breaks out in Nigeria”– Minister
The Minister of Health, Prof. Osagie Ehanire, says Lagos State, in collaboration…
Women with Genital Mutilation Cannot Enjoy Sex – Expert
Dr Esther Somefun, a Gender and Reproductive Health Analyst, on Sunday, says…
Ondo NMA Members not scared of treating Lassa Fever Patients – Chairman
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Ondo State says its members are…
AfDB President Worries Over Rising Cases Malnourished Children in Africa
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the President of African Development Bank (AfDB) has expressed…
NCDC Investigating Strange Illness in Benue – DG
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it is aware of the…