Health

Katsina Records 57 Cases of Monkeypox, Cholera

The Katsina State Commissioner for Health, Nuhu Yakubu Danja, has revealed that the state has so far recorded four confirmed…

2 years ago

Pregnant people exposed to cancer-linked chemicals in household items, dyes – study

Pregnant people are being exposed through various household products to toxic compounds that can increase the risk of cancer and…

2 years ago

COVID-19: NAFDAC boss confirms Nigeria’s vaccines meet global standard

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has confirmed that vaccines produced in Nigeria including those…

2 years ago

We don’t have enough medical doctors — NMA disagrees with Minister of Health

Contrary to a statement credited by the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire that there are enough medical doctors in…

2 years ago

Consultant alerts to danger of alternative medication for eye problems

An ophthalmologist, Dr Abdulwaheed Ibraheem, has warned against seeking alternative medications for eye care. He stressed the importance of sight…

2 years ago

Japata Bitters, a Nigerian Alcoholic Drink, Kills Mice at Testing

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said the content of Japata Alcoholic Bitters in…

2 years ago

Monkeypox Cases Rise, Spread To 26 States, FCT

Cases of monkeypox have spread to 26 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), raising fears among citizens. This is…

2 years ago

Nigeria targets 2030 to eradicate malaria, says Buhari

Nigeria will save N687 billion in 2022 and N2 trillion by 2030 by ending malaria transmission in the country, President…

2 years ago

Resident doctors threaten strike, gives FG two-week ultimatum

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to implement the agreement reached…

2 years ago

NIMR Discovers New Severe Malaria Vector In Northern Nigeria

The Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) says it has discovered a new malaria vector named Anopheles stephensi in northern…

2 years ago