Friday, October 30, 2026

Health

June 7, 2022

Botswana likely to witness fifth COVID-19 wave: Official

The Ministry of Health said 635 new cases were reported from May 22 to May 25 with 2 deaths. As of May 31, Botswana has reported 30,126 cases.

Coronavirus
June 7, 2022

Nigerians asked to support over 500 Cameroonian refugees in Cross River

It would be recalled that a week ago, over 500 refugees from Southwest Cameroon fled to Bashu, a Cross River border community.

Nigerian Red Cross
June 6, 2022

NAFDAC to sensitise media against illegal drug adverts

“We want to embark on sensitisation to broadcast media organisations for them to stop collecting illegal advertisements.”

NAFDAC
June 6, 2022

Nestle to provide 39.5 million bottles of infant formula to U.S.

Earlier, a U.S. military plane carrying 78,000 pounds of baby formula reached Indianapolis from Germany.

Nestle
June 5, 2022

NMA mobilises doctors to treat victims on Owo Catholic Church attack

The NMA president also called on Nigerians to go to the hospitals where the injured were being treated to donate blood to save lives.

NMA President, Dr Uche Ojinmah
June 4, 2022

Edo govt begins treatment of vulnerable persons through telemedicine

Telemedicine is a free medical outreach programme via virtual examination of patients by doctors, initiated by the state and the Association of Nigeria Physicians in America (ANPA).

Edo Commissioner for Health, Obehi Akoria
June 4, 2022

Sokoto govt, UN dole out ‘mama kits’ to 100 pregnant women in IDP camps

The state government said the initiative was “to commiserate with the IDPs and enlighten them on how to endure the situation.”

UNFPA, Sokoto state governor
June 2, 2022

Anambra teaching hospital spends N12.1 million monthly on electricity: CMD

“No system is perfect anywhere. In spite of many challenges, we are managing the available resources to deliver quality healthcare to residents.”

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital
June 2, 2022

Several people killed in U.S. clinic mass shooting

The shooting came a day after gunshots erupted at a New Orleans high school graduation and a week after a shooter attacked a primary school killing 19 children and two teachers.

St Francis Hospital, Tulsa
June 2, 2022

Malaria: Delta residents urged to use insecticide-treated nets

The governor said though malaria was preventable, it remained a major public health challenge in Africa.

Mosquito net