Thursday, October 29, 2026

Health

October 8, 2022

NMA offers free medical services, relief materials to Anambra flood victims 

The beneficiaries, numbering over 600, were checked and treated for blood pressure, blood sugar level, malaria and eye condition.

Nigerian Medical Association
October 8, 2022

Mental Health: WHO launches campaign to prevent suicide in Africa

The world health body says around 11 people per 100,000 die by suicide yearly in Africa.

World Health Organization
October 6, 2022

Roe v. Wade: Over 60 clinics in 15 U.S. states end abortion services 

The study, published on Thursday, found that 14 states no longer have any clinics providing abortions as of October 2.

Abortion (Credit: 123 Healthwise)
October 6, 2022

Gambia: India awaits WHO evidence on alleged killer cough syrup

The WHO had said the medicine could cause kidney damage, two Indian officials said on Thursday.

Cough syrup and Maiden Pharmaceuticals used to illustrate the story
October 6, 2022

N1 trillion needed annually to treat vulnerable Nigerians: Buhari regime

President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime says Nigeria will need N1 trillion to cater for the health of the vulnerable citizens across the country.

Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp
October 6, 2022

WHO endorses South Africa’s vaccine regulation system

“This achievement affirms South Africa’s trailblazing endeavour in health research,” said WHO official Matshidiso Moeti.

WHO
October 5, 2022

WHO confirms 29 dead in 63 confirmed Ebola cases in Uganda 

WHO is working diligently in Uganda to support the government in responding to an Ebola outbreak in four districts.

October 5, 2022

Malnutrition: Kaduna govt partners UNICEF, NAFDAC, others on nutrition intervention

The permanent secretary thanked all the partners for supporting nutrition activities to reduce the burden of malnutrition.

Malnourished children. [CREDIT: The Cable]
October 5, 2022

Morocco legalises cannabis production

Cannabis was already widely cultivated in Morocco illegally, and the new law, passed by the parliament in 2021, does not permit its use for recreation.

Cannabis farm
October 5, 2022

UNICEF decries inequity in Nigeria’s primary healthcare system

Mr Blanco said the country had been unable to bridge the disparities between the North and South, poor and rich, hence the inequity.