Sunday, October 18, 2026

Health

January 4, 2025

Hospitals overwhelmed as new virus outbreak ravages China

Mr Gangakhedkar said children under five years remained at risk of contracting the virus.

China
January 3, 2025

Alcoholic beverages should carry cancer-warning label as cigarettes: U.S. Surgeon General

Mr Murthy encouraged healthcare providers to discuss the link between alcohol and cancer with patients and promote alcohol screening and treatment referrals.

Cancer-warning sign
January 2, 2025

Regular oral check can detect underlying diseases, says dentist

Mr Orebanjo said, “The mouth is the gateway to the body.’’

A persons teeth used to illustrate the story.
January 2, 2025

Boost motivation for health workers to reduce japa, Oyo NMA chair tells govt

The Oyo NMA boss said the association would keep partnering with the state government to deliver the collective goals for the people of the state.

Nigerian Medical Association
December 31, 2024

Katsina govt spent N3.3 billion on purchase of drugs: Official

He said that was in line with the administration’s commitment to addressing the issue of sales and consumption of sub-standard drugs.

Pharmaceutical drugs
December 31, 2024

Yuletide: Kogi gov’s wife donates hospital consumables, cash to pregnant women

Mrs Ododo stressed that the gesture was aimed at alleviating the financial and medical challenges faced by the vulnerable groups.

Sefinat Ododo
December 31, 2024

Ondo resident doctors begin indefinite strike over unpaid salaries, poor conditions

Mr Gbala said the state government would call the striking doctors to a meeting and address their agitations.

Doctors sthethoscope used to illustrate the story
December 30, 2024

Using sponge to bathe frequently not necessary: Dermatologist

She said bathing with a sponge frequently could also introduce bacteria and other micro-organisms into the skin.

Sponge
December 30, 2024

Kano govt. provides health insurance for inmates

The executive secretary assured the controller of the state government’s readiness to support and assist all inmates medically while in custody.

Governor Abba Yusuf
December 28, 2024

Shettima leads FG’s delegation on condolence visit to Gov Namadi

Mr Shettima was accompanied on the visit by Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno and the deputy chief of staff to the president, Ibrahim Hadejia.