JUTH records first set of IVF quadruplets
Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) has successfully recorded its first set of quadruplets, delivered by a 49-year old woman, following Invitro Fertilisation (IVF) conception. […]
Health & Fitness
Why donated blood is not free – Haematologist
The Head of Haematology and Blood Transfusion at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos (LUTH), Prof. Vincent Osunkalu, has said donated blood cannot […]
849 health centres in Cross River are nonfunctional – Commissioner
Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr Egbe Ayuk, has disclosed that only 196 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHC) of the 1,045 centres spread across the […]
Why we banned sale of Dex Luxury Bar Soap in Nigeria – NAFDAC
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has given more insight on why it banned the […]
Nigeria first to introduce new 5-in-1 vaccine against meningitis – WHO
Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine – Men5CV – recommended by World Health Organisation (WHO), […]
NCDC registers 1 death, 15 new Lassa fever cases in 1 week
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported one death and confirmed 15 new cases of lassa fever within one week […]
Borno Govt, WHO commemorate World Health Day in Maiduguri
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Professor Baba Malam Gana has said that several diseases are on […]
Health is a fundamental human right, says Governor Otu’s wife
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Mrs. Eyoanwaan Bassey Otu, has flagged off the third edition […]
NCDC launch investigation as mysterious illness grips Sokoto
A mysterious illness has emerged in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, leaving both health authorities and community leaders confused. According to the […]
World Health Day: Healthcare is Benue people’s right, not privilege – Commissioner
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Government has restated its commitment to ensuring that adequate healthcare is provided as a right to […]
4.5b people not fully covered by essential health services – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said that at least 4.5 billion people, more than half of the world’s population, are not fully covered by […]
FG advocates enhanced TB detection with GeneXpert technology
The Federal Government has emphasised the critical role of innovative technology in the fight against Tuberculosis (TB). The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social […]
World TB Day: 2.5m Africans contracted Tuberculosis in 2022 – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that more than 2.5 million individuals contracted Tuberculosis in 2022 in Africa, equating to one person […]
Fresh outbreak of diphtheria kills 4 in Kano
No fewer than four children have reportedly lost their lives to diphtheria outbreak in Minjibir Local Government Area of Kano State. The Information Officer […]
HIV can be eliminated in lab using gene editing tool – Study
Researchers have eliminated HIV from cells in a laboratory, raising hopes of a cure. Using a gene-editing tool known as Crispr-Cas, which won the […]
Nigeria commemorates World TB Day 2024 with renewed resolve to end Tuberculosis
Nigeria observed 2024 World TB Day, honouring the millions who have succumbed to tuberculosis while raising awareness of the disease’s prevalence in the country. […]
NCDC facing challenges in tackling epidemic-prone diseases in Nigeria – DG
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it is facing numerous challenges in addressing epidemic-prone diseases in the country. The Director […]
Dark-brown eyes have higher risk of developing cataract – Optometrist
The Managing Director of a private eye clinic in Warri, Delta, Dr Comfort Omo-Irabor, has said people with dark brown eyes have higher risk […]
Plateau set to tackle malaria with 2.9 million insecticide-treated nets
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – In an effort to combat malaria, Plateau State is set to distribute over 2.9 million insecticide-treated nets across its […]
Shehu of Dikwa flags off polio immunization in Dikwa
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – His Royal Highness, the Shehu of Dikwa, Alhaji Ibrahim Ibn Umar Ibrahim El-kanemi has appealed to the people in […]