Thursday, October 29, 2026

Health

August 23, 2022

Traditional leaders move to intensify community sensitisation on health hazards

Traditional leaders in the South-West have resolved to intensify community sensitisation efforts in their domains on immunisations and preventable diseases.

Traditional leaders
August 23, 2022

Yobe teaching hospital to start kidney transplant: Commissioner

“Kidney disease is prevalent in Yobe, especially in the northern parts of the state,” Yobe health commissioner said.

Yobe University Teaching Hospital (YSUTH)
August 23, 2022

Doctors, nurses keep fleeing Nigeria under Buhari regime: Health Minister

“As a sacrifice, I want to encourage them to stay back and help us revitalise the health sector,” the junior health minister stated.

Nigerian doctors and nurses
August 23, 2022

10 million children face starvation in Horn of Africa: UNICEF

The number of children facing severe drought across the Horn of Africa has increased by more than 40 per cent within two months.

MALNOURISHED SOMALI CHILDREN
August 22, 2022

EKSUTH workers begin indefinite strike over poor pay

The aggrieved workers locked the major entrances to the hospital, thus preventing all other workers from gaining access to the hospital.

EKSUTH and Gov Fayemi
August 22, 2022

India’s daily COVID-19 cases drop below 10,000 mark

Health officials attributed the surge in new cases to people letting their guard down and not following social distancing norms.

COVID-19 variant
August 22, 2022

Some herbal bitters we approved are hazardous to Nigerians, NAFDAC warns

“The owner of the company is on the run and the matter has been shared with NDLEA.”

NAFDAC DG Mojisola Adeyeye
August 21, 2022

Medical doctors prepare for nationwide strike, issue two-week ultimatum to states, federal government

The resident doctors association president added that the association is also concerned about the conditions of members in various stages of government-owned hospitals.

Godiya Ishaya/NARD
August 21, 2022

Tattoo ink causes cancer, piercings cause keloids, dermatologist warns

Mr Ojinmah said Nigerians, especially youths, should be very cautious of what they put on their body.

Tattoo
August 21, 2022

Local remedies precautionary measure against COVID-19 spread: Experts

Director-general of the Nigerian Institute Of Medical Research ( NIMR) said there is the need for research and development of indigenous solutions.

Herbs