Thursday, October 22, 2026

Health

May 10, 2024

Worm ate portion of my brain, U.S. presidential candidate RFK Jr narrates health crisis

Mr Kennedy also responded to the brain-eating worm experience, saying, “I offer to eat five more brain worms and still beat President Trump and President Biden in a debate.”

RFK, BIDEN AND TRUMP
May 10, 2024

Zambia calls for action to reduce maternal, neonatal deaths

Maternal deaths in Zambia stand at 278 per 100,000 live births.

NEWBORN BABIES
May 9, 2024

Ebonyi govt. approves N25 million for operation of 100 scrotal hernia patients 

He commended the wife of the governor for her passion to reduce health challenges for the residents.

Mary-Maudline Nwifuru
May 9, 2024

Floods in Kenya raise fears of disease outbreaks, aid group says

The consequences of severe flooding in Kenya could last beyond the current heavy rains, with environmental damage raising the risks of contamination and disease.

FLOODED KENYA; RUTO
May 9, 2024
World Health Organization
May 8, 2024

Using ‘Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets’ protects Nigerians against malaria: WHO

The use of Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs) has been a game-changer, especially for families like that of Mr Unguwar Ayuba, residing in Maikunkele locality, Niger State.

Mosquito net
May 8, 2024

HPV: UNICEF seeks stakeholders’ commitment to HPV vaccine uptake in Nigeria

Aderonke Akinola-Akinwole, the social and behaviour change specialist at UNICEF Lagos, led the advocacy visitation of the UNICEF team.

KIDS GETTING VACCINATED
May 8, 2024

UNN inaugurates vaccine research centre in Enugu

Mr Anika said that the centre would establish collaborative partnership with national and global units.

May 8, 2024

Ebonyi backs governor wife’s foundation to promote healthcare delivery

The governor commended his wife for her life-saving projects for the people of the state.

Mary-Maudline Nwifuru
May 7, 2024

Ogun Assembly seeks integration of mental health services into general hospitals

The Ogun Assembly has passed a resolution seeking to integrate mental health services into general hospital facilities in the state.