NAFDAC arrests Kano-based “Chemist’’ for storing N1.5m worth of fake Tetanus vaccines
Officials of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC)…
Fight against cancer: GE Healthcare collaborates with Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) to advance early cancer detection in Nigeria
GE Healthcare has partnered with the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) to supply…
Children Week: FCTA provides free vitamin A supplementation to children
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is providing free vitamin A supplement for…
Ondo state records 102 cases of Lassa fever, 15 deaths in 2 months – NMA
No fewer than 102 people have been confirmed to be positive with…
Babasuwe’s son writes open letter to Nigerians
Babasuwe’s first son, Adesola Omidina has published an open letter which he…
‘Baba Suwe’ on admission at LUTH – Mr Latin
Popular Yoruba actor, Babatunde Omidina popularly known as ‘Baba Suwe’ has been…
Lassa fever: 10 killed, 28 new cases confirmed in Plateau – Commissioner
Dr Kunden Deyin, the Plateau Commissioner for Health says the state has…
Poverty increases risk of developing mental illness — Psychiatrist
A Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Kafaya Ogunsola, on Thursday said that poverty could…
Cold drinks: Expert warns of decreasing heart rate
Dr Peters Irobo, the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Triumphant Hospital Benin, Edo,…
Healthy lifestyles reduce cancer risk among adults – research
Maintaining healthy lifestyles can significantly reduce the risk of cancer, with each…
Lack of health insurance affects 100m Nigerians – Association
The National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria (NARD) says 100 million…
Paucity of anti-snake venom hits Nigeria at peak period of snakebite
As the peak period of snakebite approaches, the nation is hit with…
How election postponement can trigger mental health disorders – Psychiatrist
The unexpected news of the postponement of Saturday’s elections by the Independent National…
Ikeja Electric celebrates Valentine’s Day with kids at Igbobi Orthopaedic Hospital
Excitement radiated on faces of kids at the Children's Ward of National Orthopaedic…
Ghana’s “Alomo Bitters’’ sold 13.9m bottles in Nigeria in 2018
Alomo Bitters, a herbal alcoholic drink produced by Kasapreko Ltd., a Ghanaian-owned…
Kano State Govt distributes safe delivery kits to expectant mothers
The Kano State Government has distributed safe delivery kits to 300 expectant…
African Private Sector leaders take the lead to rewrite Africa’s healthcare Narrative
GBCHealth, Aliko Dangote Foundation and the UN Economic Commission for Africa jointly held…
Meningococcal disease kills 1 in Mongolia – Report
Six cases of meningococcal disease have been reported in Mongolia since the…
Dangote, Imouhkuede launch Africa Business Coalition for Health
An ambitious platform designed to bring together business leaders in Africa to…
Expert recommends routine immunisation for newborn babies
Dr Lucian Olorigbe, the Chief Medical Director of Unity Hospital Benin, Edo,…
Ebola: Uganda deploys health team in Eastern Region
Uganda has deployed a Health Team in the Eastern Region District of…
Valentine: Share love not HIV, NACA advises youths
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has advised Nigerians,…
Tired of being poor, 27-year-old plans selling one out of his testicles and kidneys
A Kenyan politician, who once vied for the seat of Member of…
2019 General Elections: Health experts task candidates on medical status
Medical experts in Nigeria have said that candidates seeking for political office…
Lassa fever kills 14 more people, 68 new cases confirmed
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control disclosed on Friday that Lassa fever…
Over 10,000 Nigerian women die from unsafe abortion annually, NGO reveals
A non-governmental organisation, Ipas Nigeria, has raised alarm over the implications of…
Rate of cancer cases worries stakeholders
Mr Runcie Chidebe, the Executive Director, Project Pink Blue, a non-profit organisation,…
22 die in measles outbreak in the Philippine’s regions
The health department in the Philippines on Thursday announced an outbreak of…
Poorer African nations rank high in disease-fighters’ League Table
African countries with modest national incomes are outperforming some richer nations on…
We Didn’t Cause Akpala’s Death – National Hospital Abuja
The management of National Hospital, Abuja (NHA) on Tuesday denied negligence of…