Thursday, October 29, 2026

Health

September 12, 2022

Nigeria lost 500 medical chiefs in two years over working conditions: MDCAN

Medical workers are seeking prompt payment of wages and better working conditions in other countries.

Medical doctors in Nigeria
September 12, 2022

Philippines extends COVID-19 calamity status until December

The Philippines now has over 3.9 million confirmed COVID-19 cases, including more than 62,000 deaths.

COVID-19, President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos
September 11, 2022

NCDC records 21 new monkeypox cases in one week

The total number of confirmed cases of monkeypox in the country had also risen to 241.

Hands of a monkey pox patient
September 11, 2022

Over 60 million Nigerians suffering from mental illnesses: Psychiatrist

Out of the 60 million, only about 10 per cent are said to have access to appropriate care.

Taiwo Obindo
September 10, 2022

COVID-19 still ravaging lives, Red Cross warns Nigerians

“The complacent attitude of Nigerians to COVID-19 vaccines is very dangerous and worrisome to the wellbeing of the nation,” the Red Cross said.

Red Cross, COVID-19
September 10, 2022

New HIV infections down by 45% globally: UNAIDS

He added that with access to treatment, HIV positive persons have become free to enjoy life just like any HIV negative person.

Leo Zekeng
September 10, 2022

NSCC, NGF, WHO partner on integrated healthcare for older persons

In an interview on Saturday, the director-general, NSCC, Emem Omokaro, said the collaboration involved training community health extension workers.

Old people
September 10, 2022

Most of 700,000 people who daily die by suicide globally are poor: WHO

“For every suicide, there are likely 20 other people making a suicide attempt and many more have serious thoughts of suicide.

Suicide rope
September 10, 2022

Katsina bans sale, smoking of shisha, other non-medical substances

The government took the stand in view of the increasing number of youths hooked on shisha in the state.

September 9, 2022

Kaduna records 4,474 new cases of tuberculosis

Mr Aminu said the figure represents an 80 per cent increase when compared to a 114 per cent increase in Q1 of 2021 TB case findings.

Tuberculosis patient