Obesity increasing in Africa, 672m people affected globally – FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has raised the alarm over what…
HIV couples give birth to 72 negative babies in Bauchi
Dr Muhammad Alkali, the Chairman, Bauchi State Agency for the Control HIV/AIDS,…
World AIDS Day: CSO calls for inclusion of treatment, care in NHIS
The Civil Society for HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (CISHAN), A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)…
NAFDAC intercepts more than 6bn tablets of Tramadol worth N193bn in 1 year — DG
Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and…
U.S. AIDS programme supports 17m people in Nigeria, others
The U.S. says its President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has…
Smoking, excessive alcohol intake increases risk of colon cancer – Expert warns
Dr Ehiatamah Ehinomem, an Oncologist with National Hospital, Abuja, has advised Nigerians…
NCDC confirms yellow fever outbreak in Edo
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Saturday announced the outbreak…
FG plans to construct 2 additional labs for water testing
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources has planned to construct two additional…
Fraud: China to tighten supervision on medicare funds
China’s National Healthcare Security Administration said on Wednesday it will soon launch…
Fibroids: Physician warns against drugs with estrogen content
Dr Osas Ikponwonsa, the Chief Medical Director of Calvary Estate Hospital, Benin,…
See the three biggest health fears in Britain
Obesity is the third biggest health concern among people in Britain after…
Why women need regular sex – Psychiatrist
A psychiatrist, Dr Maymunah Kadiri on Saturday advised married women to have…
See Shocking Thing Nigerian Reality Star Did To Raise Money For Cancer Patients
Reality star, Alex Asogwa, aka Alex Unusual was `auctioned’ in Abuja, for…
6 Ways To Reduce Risk Of Heart Disease
Heart Disease is a concern for many adults around the world. Focusing…
NDLEA uncovers 12 containers with 340 million Tramadol tablets
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has uncovered 340…
Nigeria doctors lament harassment by laboratory council of Nigeria
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) in Nasarawa State has decried the clampdown…
Untreated sore throat causes other body complications – Physician
Dr Osazuwa Innocent, a Medical Officer with Benin-based Calvary Estate Hospital, Edo,…
Cuba to withdraw doctors from Brazil after Bolsonaro snub
Cuba said on Wednesday it would pull thousands of its doctors from…
World Diabetes Day: Experts recommend natural remedies
Medical practitioners have recommended some natural remedies that could curb the increasing…
Psychiatrists association calls for national emergency on depression, suicide
The Association of Psychiatrists of Nigeria (APN) says depression, suicide and drug abuse…
Diarrhea responsible for more than 50 % death in children in Nigeria – Expert
Diarrhea is responsible for more than 50 per cent death among children,…
Expert to Nigerians: Eat local foods to prevent diseases
A Consultant in Reproductive Endocrinology, Prof. Oladapo Ashiru, urged Nigerians to cultivate…
Nigeria needs 155,000 additional doctors to achieve Universal health coverage-Don
Nigeria needs additional 155,000 doctors at the ratio of one doctor to…
NCDC, partners urges Nigerians to seek professional advice before using antibiotics
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and partners on Monday urged Nigerians…
Dermatophytes: Expert warns against children using local barbers
Dr Samuel Adefemi of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) has…
Indomie’ strategy entices parents for immunisation in Sokoto — LG Official
Malam Aliyu Abubakar, a local immunisation official, says use of packets of…
Sniper causes respiratory paralyses, bad for food preservation
The World Safety Organisation (WSO) has called on agencies responsible for food…
Controversy-hit Ganduje tasks parents on immunisation of children
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has called on parents in the…
Psychiatrist raises alarm over drug abuse in Adamawa
Dr Marcus Vandi, Head of Psychiatric Unit, Yola Specialist Hospital, Adamawa, has…
Ebola outbreak in DRC conflict zone ‘remains dangerous, unpredictable’ – UN
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the UN Organisation Stabilisation Mission in…