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Health

April 6, 2023

‘Excess’ deaths doubled in Japan to 113,000 in 2022

Statistics underscored the possibility that COVID-19, directly and indirectly, contributed to the increase in excess mortality.

BODY BAGS
April 6, 2023

NAFDAC seals Abuja shops allegedly selling unregistered aphrodisiacs

NAFDAC) has sealed off two shops for selling unapproved products to Nigerians.

Aphrodisiacs
April 6, 2023

Nigeria, Canada collaborate to tackle mpox

The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) and other stakeholders in the country have launched the Canada-Africa Mpox Partnership (CAMP).

Monkeypox
April 5, 2023

Buhari regime to establish 15 mental health outposts in South-East

The outposts will ensure that residents in the region have access to first aid mental health treatment close to them before they are referred to the hospital for further treatment.

Neuropsychiatrist, Prof. Monday Igwe
April 5, 2023

Fire guts UCH Ibadan residential apartment

A residential apartment inside the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, was gutted by fire on Tuesday evening.

University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan
April 4, 2023

One in six people infertile worldwide, WHO says

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said in a new report on Monday that large numbers of people are affected by infertility in their lifetime.

NEWBORN BABIES
April 3, 2023

Health experts, counsellors warn youths against using aphrodisiacs

He warned that dependence on sex stimulants, drinks and foods negatively affects the human mental capacity to respond optimally to sex.

Aphrodisiacs
April 3, 2023

Cross River, Zamfara, Ebonyi with most cholera cases in Nigeria: NCDC

The infection is often mild or without symptoms, but can sometimes be severe and life-threatening.

Dirty water
April 3, 2023

Organs Transplant: Over six million register as donors in China

The majority of registered donors were young and middle-aged adults, aged 45 and below.

Organ Donor Centre In China
April 2, 2023

Imo deputy governor urges pharma companies to utilise local herbs

For instance, the country imports over N200 billion of malaria drugs and about N600 billion of antibiotics every year.

Pharmacy