Health
LASG CALLS FOR PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES AGAINST CHOLERA OUTBREAK
Lagos State Government has issued a call for heightened vigilance and the adoption of precautionary measures to prevent the spread of a potential ...
Health
FG Vows to Reabsorb Returning Health Experts, Urges Patriotism
The Federal Government has pledged to seamlessly reabsorb health experts returning to Nigeria after seeking opportunities abroad. This announcement came during the 11th ...
Health
High costs of sanitary pads: Girls use rags during mensuration – Patricia
A public health worker Patricia Nkem-Innocent has launched a campaign to enlighten young girls on personal hygiene and sexual health initiatives. Patricia said ...
Health
44 out of 100 newborns die in Sokoto – FG
The Federal Government has raised the alarm over maternal and infant mortality in Sokoto State, saying 44 out of 100 newborn babies in ...
Health
Banned sachet beverages contain 30% alcohol, says NAFDAC
NAFDAC, however, said this percentage is too high, noting that beer contains only four to eight per cent alcohol. The National Agency for ...
Health
Lassa Fever Outbreak Hits FCT
An outbreak of Lassa fever has hit the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) with two cases confirmed in a 14-month-old baby and a 15-year-old ...
Africa
Paediatricians task gov on free vaccines to prevent infant mortality
The Paediatric Association of Nigeria ( PAN), has called on the government at all levels to urgently work out plans to make free ...
COVID-19
Frontiers Healthcare Services debunks wrongdoing allegation
A multinational, Frontiers Healthcare Services (FHS), has debunked allegations of wrongdoing or corrupt practices in its operation of the COVID-19 testing project at ...
Africa
Kenyan marathon runner, Ekiru, receives 10-year doping ban
Titus Ekiru, a Kenyan marathon runner, was banned for ten years by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) on Monday for doping and tampering ...
Health
FG begs resident doctors to suspend strike
The Federal Government has asked the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to end its strike. Following the expiration of a two-week ultimatum ...