Friday, October 30, 2026

Health

June 1, 2022

Tobacco kills over eight million people yearly: WHO

The WHO said that tobacco smoke contains 7,000 chemicals, of which several are known to cause cancer and three kinds of greenhouse gases.

Cigarette smoker
June 1, 2022

Summer festivals, parties could worsen monkeypox spread, WHO warns

“Although many cases so far have been linked to sexual activity, the virus could affect anyone.”

Monkeypox
June 1, 2022

Girls need menstrual facilities in schools: CSHEEH

“Today is designed to mark World Menstrual Day. The role of menstrual hygiene can never be overemphasised. We need to keep enlightening girls of this age.”

June 1, 2022

Women have 121 million pregnancies by mistake annually: UNFPA

Two hundred and fifty-seven million women who want to avoid pregnancy are not using safe, modern methods of contraception.

Pregnant Women
May 31, 2022

Monkeypox: Nigeria refutes Russia’s claim of working with U.S. to spread virus

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said that the claim by Russia was not backed by any evidence.

NCDC and Monkeypox used to illustrate the story
May 31, 2022

Maternal Health: Ogun proposes inclusion of traditional birth attendants

The government said that many of the residents in the state were comfortable with using traditional birth attendants.

Ogun Commissioner for Health, Tomi Coker
May 31, 2022

No Tobacco Day: WHO advocates tax on tobacco supply chains

WHO has called on African governments to impose environmental tax levies on tobacco across the value and supply chains.

Cigarette
May 30, 2022

Fijian president vows to stick to one-China policy

Fijian President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere says his country has been proud of the strong relations with China and will continue to firmly adhere to the one-China policy.

Fijian President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere
May 30, 2022

U.S. Hepatitis A outbreak linked to organic strawberries sold at major retailers

The FDA instructed households and businesses such as restaurants to discard the contaminated fruit from brands FreshKampo and HEB, purchased in March or April.

Strawberry (Credit: Modern farm)
May 30, 2022

One dead as Nigeria confirms six new cases of monkeypox

The disease control office said its recent study confirmed a high risk of exposure across the country.

NCDC/Monkey pox patient