Thursday, October 29, 2026

Health

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
August 20, 2022

Mosquito nets not for fishing, CSO tells Anambra residents

A civil society organisation in Anambra has cautioned beneficiaries of free insecticide-treated mosquito nets against using them for fishing or preserving grains.

Mosquito net and fishing net
August 20, 2022

WHO approves two new medicines for Ebola treatment

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended two medicines for the treatment of Ebola virus disease, following successes in clinical trials.

World Health Organisation and Ebola patient in DRC
August 20, 2022

NAFDAC cracks down on sex enhancers; says they’re laced with cannabis, other harmful chemicals

NAFDAC said clinical analysis revealed that most of the sex enhancers were laced with Indian hemp and very dangerous chemicals.

Professor Mojisola Adeyeye
August 19, 2022

Four fresh cases of monkeypox confirmed in Ogun

Ms Coker stated that two cases were discovered in Ota, within Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, while Abeokuta North
and Abeokuta South recorded one case each.

Tomi Coker and monkeypox
August 19, 2022

Four nurses resign every day, LASUTH chief medical director laments

“Every day, I receive and sign between three to four resignation letters from nurses. As we speak, the nursing workforce in our facility has reduced by 35 per cent.”

Nurses
August 19, 2022

No short-shelf doses of COVID-19 vaccines in Nigeria: FG

The federal government says there are no short-shelf doses of COVID-19 vaccine donations in Nigeria.

COVID-19 vaccine
August 19, 2022

UNICEF expert says breastfeeding reduces cancer, hypertension risk

“There is evidence today that every N1,000 invested in supporting optimal breastfeeding can generate an estimated N35,000 in economic returns for Nigeria,” said the UN expert.

Breastfeeding mother
August 19, 2022

Cow milk not for newborn babies, Gov. Masari’s wife cautions Katsina women

“I hope my message appeals to the right audience as a God-given opportunity,” Mrs Masari stressed.

Woman milking a cow
August 18, 2022

Aisha Buhari worried over high rate of drug abuse among women, youths

The president’s wife expressed readiness to support any cause geared towards tackling the menace.

Aisha Buhari