New Zealand to cull 150,000 cattle in attempt to eradicate disease
Up to 150,000 New Zealand cattle will be culled as the government…
33% C/River children have visual problems – Optometrists
The Nigeria Optometric Association (NOA) has said that 33 per cent of…
Child spacing, preventive measure for fistula – USAID
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) says Family Planning (FP)…
Dentist says warm water with salt good for infant teeth
Dr Chika Onoja, a dentist, says using warm water and salt to…
2 Congo Ebola patients attended church with 50 people before dying – MSF
Two Democratic Republic of Congo Ebola patients who fled hospital in the…
Strike: You Will Account For Lives Lost – A’Ibom Govt Warns JOHESU
The Akwa Ibom Government has warned Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) workers…
Ebola in DR Congo may spread nationally, internationally – WHO
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains on an “epidemiological knife-edge”…
JOHESU peddling rumours, twisting facts – NMA
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU)…
“Nigerians Must Work Together To Combat Drug Abuse” – Okoli
Dr. Stella Okoli, the Founder/Group Managing Director of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, has urged…
Ghana denies reports of Ebola outbreak
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) on Monday refuted reports of an outbreak…
SHOCKING: Over 5000 Cases of Female Genital Mutilation, No Prosecutions- Report
Female genital mutilation is seen by most people in the world as…
87 people fall ill from possible food poisoning
A total of 87 people fell ill from suspected food poisoning in…
How toxic alcohol killed 13 people
Police on Monday said 13 people died after consuming toxic alcohol in…
What Poor Posture Does To Your Body – Expert
A physiotherapist in an Abuja based hospital, Dr Eze Charles, on Sunday…
PCN starts recall of codeine cough syrup
The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) says it has started recalling cough…
FG committed to resolving dispute with JOHESU- Minister
The Federal Government has put up a reconciliation processes towards amicable settlement…
People living with HIV/AIDS beg JOHESU to end strike
The Network of People Living with HIV AND AIDS (NEPWHAN) on Friday…
FMC Yola separates conjoined female twins
The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yola, says has successfully separated a conjoined…
Blood group A people likely to have diarrhoea caused by E. coli – Study
A new study published on Thursday in the Journal of Clinical Investigation…
Court orders JOHESU to end strike, resume work within 24 hours
The National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Thursday ordered striking members of Joint…
Don’t Use Traditional Treatment For Eye Conditions – Physician
An Abuja-based ophthalmologist, on Thursday, cautioned against the use of traditional herbal…
One-third Nigeria’s adult population hypertensive – Hypertension Society
The Nigeria Hypertension Society (NHS) on Thursday said that one-third of Nigeria’s…
Obese people more likely to smoke – WHO new gene research
A new research indicates that people who are genetically prone to being…
African nation bans govt health workers from moonlighting in private sector
The Zambian government has banned health workers from having private jobs in…
Male depression may cause infertility: study
A study published Thursday in the journal Fertility and Sterility showed that…
(List): Causes Of Infertility In Men
An Abuja-based Consultant Gynaecologist, Dr Ibrahim Wada, says 20 per cent cases…
Dermatologist warns against patronising mobile barbers
A dermatologist, Dr Ayopo Adeyemi, on Tuesday warned Nigerians against patronising mobile…
Sudanese Woman Receives 75 Lashes For Marrying Without Father’s Consent
In Sudan a woman was given 75 lashes of the whip by…
Preference For Sons Causes Death Of 250,000 Thousand Girls Every Year In India
Almost 250,000 thousand girls younger than five in India die every year…
Ebola: Senate pleads with JOHESU to end strike
The Senate, on Tuesday pleaded with the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU)…