Thursday, October 22, 2026

Health

April 12, 2024

U.S. government donates laboratory equipment to Nigeria to tackle disease outbreaks

The U.S. official also noted that Nigeria was facing several disease outbreaks.

NCDC
April 11, 2024

NAFDAC recalls J&J Benylin children cough syrup over ‘toxicity findings’

NAFDAC said that the ingredient in Benylin was found to cause acute oral toxicity in laboratory animals.

Benylin
April 10, 2024

World Health Day: 250 persons undergo free diabetes screening in Asaba

Ms Ighosewe said that healthy living was the key to good health.

Delta Governor, RT. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori
April 9, 2024

NCDC says four killed as mysterious illness hits Sokoto

The NCDC boss said 164 suspected cases, including four fatalities, of the disease, had been recorded in six wards across the Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto.

NCDC
April 9, 2024

Cardiologist urges government to strengthen health emergency response system

The FG has been urged to strengthen the nation’s health emergency response system to promote access to timely and quality healthcare services.

Patients in the hospital used to illustrate the story
April 9, 2024

Abuja Waste Disposal: Residents adopt alternatives as ‘baban bolas’ hike fees

However, they acknowledged that their waste disposal options might negatively impact their health.

Waste dump (Credit: Guardian)
April 9, 2024

Expert urges Nigeria to lead in eradicating malaria in Africa

“As a continent, we must ensure that every African and family can conduct malaria tests on their own without relying on health centres,” the expert said.

MALARIA patient
April 9, 2024

Tinubu okays establishment of national health fellows programme

Mr Ngelale said the fellows would daily monitor and track health reforms in their locations.

President Bola Tinubu
April 9, 2024

Nigerian-born U.S.-based physicians begin free medical treatments in Abia

“We are here to take care of surgeries and medical consultations.’’

Abia state governor, Alex Otti
April 8, 2024

212 hospitalised in Japan after taking dietary supplement

About 53,000 inquiries had been directed to the company.

Pharmaceutical drugs