Saturday, August 29, 2026

Health

December 7, 2024

New COVID-19 variant XEC not yet detected in Nigeria: FG

The ministry’s spokesperson, Alaba Balogun, clarified that the disease had not been detected in Nigeria and urged citizens to remain calm.

COVID-19
December 7, 2024

Stakeholders laud Nigeria’s inclusion in initiative for childhood cancer

Nigeria joined 76 other countries to become a beneficiary of the GICC.

World Health Organization
December 7, 2024

Expert calls for use of AI in laboratory medicine

He emphasised on the transformative potential of AI in enhancing diagnostic accuracy and streamlining laboratory operations.

Artificial Intelligence
December 7, 2024

Tropical medical school, postgraduate college organise obstetrics surgical training in Enugu

Mrs Eziuloh “This impactful initiative underscores the commitment to improving maternal and newborn health outcomes across the country.’’

December 6, 2024

Niger govt to build general hospital in New Bussa

Mr Bago, who inspected the temporary location of the general hospital, observed that the structure was grossly inadequate.

Governor Umaru Bago
December 6, 2024

Youths: NNMDA begins training on cassava cultivation for pharmaceutical products

NNMDA says it has embarked on capacity building for youths across the country on cassava cultivation.

cassava
December 6, 2024

Lassa Fever: 23 people confirmed dead in Ebonyi

The Ebonyi government said on Thursday that 394 suspected cases of Lassa fever have been recorded from January to date.

Lassa fever infected patient
December 5, 2024

Lagos govt urges residents to embrace health insurance

The Lagos State government is targeting more people to join its health insurance scheme to achieve the goals of universal health coverage

Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Credit: Babajide Sanwo-Olu)
December 5, 2024

Churches contributing to high maternal, infant mortality in Nigeria: Lawmaker

A lawmaker in the Edo House of Assembly, Richard Edosa, has identified traditional institutions and churches as major contributors to maternal and infant mortality in Nigeria

Pregnancy
December 5, 2024

Traditional foods healthy for diabetes management: Endocrinologist

“Our garri is even better than wheat. The only thing that may be wrong is that the person with diabetes must not take the usual size,” said the physician.

Traditional foods