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January 17, 2023

China’s ‘zero Covid’ workers revolt over salaries, job loss

Meanwhile, China said almost 60,000 COVID-19-related deaths had been recorded since the government eased its restrictions over a week ago.

COVID-19 PROTESTERS IN CHINA
January 17, 2023

Nigerian women twice more vulnerable to depression: Neuropsychiatrist

One out of every five Nigerians has experienced depression, and women are twice more vulnerable.

Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Calabar
January 11, 2023

Encephalitis Virus: Australia warns against mosquito bites

Health authorities of Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) urged residents to be cautious with mosquito bites on Wednesday.

Mosquitoes
January 10, 2023

Over 150 nurses resigned from LASUTH in three years, relocated abroad: Official

The hospital management admitted that the situation arose as a result of health workers relocating abroad to practice.

LASUTH
December 28, 2022
Depression
December 21, 2022

We treated over 77,000 patients at Yaba Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital in 2022: Medical Director

Mr Owoeye said that a total of N601.63 million was expended on purchase of medications.

Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Yaba and Dr Olugbenga Owoeye
December 19, 2022

NAFDAC alerts on fake COVID-19 test kits in circulation

NAFDAC said the packaging of the counterfeit kits resembles the authentic BTNX Inc. products in colour and typeface.

Fake COVID-19 rapid test kit used to illustrate story
December 13, 2022

NAFDAC raids Zaria market, seizes expired aphrodisiacs

NAFDAC says it seized unregistered/expired aphrodisiacs and other drugs in Kaduna.

Aphrodisiacs pills used to illustrate the story.
December 13, 2022

Doctors say Pele getting better

He is “conscious and has stable vital signs,” according to a statement from the hospital.

Pele in Hospital.
December 13, 2022

COVID-19: FG stops compulsory PCR test for air travellers 

“Pre-departure and Post-arrival COVID-19 PCR tests are no longer required for all passengers irrespective of vaccination status.”

Nigerians travellers with big bags at airport