WHO moves to protect children from unhealthy food, drinks
The World Health Organisation for the Western Pacific launched on Monday a…
500,000 cervical cancer patients detected yearly — medical expert
A medical doctor, Mrs Yemisi Balogun, on Sunday said that a survey…
UNFPA distributes 22,224 condoms in Calabar
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has distributed 22,224 condoms during its…
NAFDAC confiscates expired toiletries in Niger
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in…
What a woman’s favourite sex position says about her – Expert
Some people believe that women are… well… deep. That’s speaking figuratively, though.…
Stress can lead to mental problem; says consultant psychiatrist
Prof. Alfred Makanjuola, a consultant psychiatrist at the University of Ilorin Teaching…
UNICEF trains journalists on reporting minors in IDPs’ camps
United Nations Childrens’ Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with Bauchi State Television (BATV)…
Osun Herbalists To Pay N5000 As Licensing Fees
To be able to practice their trade, Traditional Medicine Practitioners in Osun…
Mexican senate legalises cannabis
Mexico’s senate has voted overwhelmingly in favour of legalising medical marijuana. The…
Association advocates 15% budgetary allocation for Health
Dr Akinkunmi Afolabi, President, Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), on Wednesday called…
HIV/AIDS: UNICEF lauds Kaduna State Govt’s response
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday commended the Kaduna State…
Health centre: Rotary Club Abuja seeks support for community
The Rotary Club of Maitama central has called on government, individuals and…
Malaria: Agency to fumigate 6,000 structures in Dambam LGA
The Bauchi State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Leprosy and…
We can’t end AIDS without ending discrimination against persons living with the disease – UNAIDS chief
The UNAIDS has said that the world cannot end the HIV/AIDS epidemic…
Top five reasons why healthy living is essential
Health living plays a very important role in our daily lives. There is need to be conscious of our mental and physical well-being as bad health…
Used bras, pants can cause bacterial infections – Medical expert
A dermatologist, Dr Ayoola Adeyemi, has warned against the use of fairly…
UN agencies sign agreement on purchasing ‘greener’ health commodities
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and other UN and international agencies have…
UN agencies sign agreement on purchasing ‘greener’ health commodities
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and other UN and international agencies have…
Five Reasons Women Cheat
While cultural stereotypes inform us that its mostly men who cheat on…
Number of southern Africans needing aid rises by one million – UN
The number of people in southern Africa needing food aid and related…
Lawmaker cautions youths against drug abuse, social vices
Mr Murtala Sodangi, member, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, on Monday advised…
Beware! Kilishi, Suya, Isi-Ewu Killing Nigerians – Health Minister
The Minister of Health Isaac Adewole has cautioned Nigerians on the excessive…
Marijuana, the new cure for epilepsy – Researchers
Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, have revealed that a…
Gynaecologist advises women on Kegal exercise for healthy uterus
Dr Adaora Ukoh, an Abuja-based gynaecologist has advised women to practice kegal exercise…
Vaccines: Manager tasks immunisation workers on effective administration
Alhaji Abdullahi Sarawa, the Immunisation Manager in Kafin-Hausa, Jigawa, has tasked immunisation…
Malaria: NGO distributes 3,000 mosquito nets to pregnant women
An NGO, Single Mothers Support Initiative (SMSI), on Monday distributed 3,000-insecticide-treated mosquito…
Wrong diagnosis can be harmful in clinical management of ailments
Prince Elochukwu Adibor, the Chief Executive Officer of EL-LAB Medical Diagnostic Centre…
UNFPA commences HIV/AIDS campaign at Calabar Carnival
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has commenced its one month’s HIV/AIDS…
UNAIDS commends Nigeria over new plan to fast track HIV treatment, prevention
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), has commended President Muhammadu…
Patients resort to self-medication due to recession – UITH CMD
The University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) has expressed worry that patients…