Saturday, October 31, 2026

Health

March 3, 2022

Millions of Nigerians, others risk being deaf due to loud music: WHO

“Millions of teenagers and young people are at risk of hearing loss due to the unsafe use of personal audio devices…”

Sound system speakers
March 3, 2022

There’s no single American hospital without a Nigerian: U.S. professor

“Apart from Indians, Nigerians are the most consequential immigrants in the U.S. based on the difference they make…”

Doctors sthethoscope used to illustrate the story
February 28, 2022

Over 16,000 Nigerians die annually from tobacco-related diseases: CISLAC

The group is proposing stiffer taxation policies for tobacco companies to limit patronage and use by Nigerians.

Cigarette smoker
February 28, 2022

International flights to India remain suspended: Official

Indian authorities have been operating special international flights since May 2020 and under bilateral “air bubble” arrangements with select countries since July 2021.

Indian Airport
February 28, 2022

Nigerian delegation signs MoU with Pakistani companies

“Africa does not have enough quality medicine to cater for the various illnesses in it, from manufacture to supply,” he said.

Pharmaceutical drugs
February 25, 2022

Zimbabwe donates 50,000 Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine doses to Botswana

Zimbabwe has secured more than 20 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, mainly from China.

February 25, 2022

FG should create budgetary allocation for sickle-cell disease: Expert

“The government should have budgetary allocation for sickle-cell disease starting with newborn screening.”

sickle cell
February 24, 2022

Hypertension drug found effective for COVID-19 treatment

The conclusion was based on a study to test whether Diltiazem could inhibit the replication of SARS-CoV-2 in cells and in a mouse model.

Chinese researchers