A team of scientists have developed an oral male contraceptive that will expand birth control options — as well as responsibilities — for men, AFP reports. The birth control pill was found to be 99 per cent effective in mice, without causing side effects, and could enter human trials...
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Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases whereby a person has high blood sugar due to an inability to produce, or inability to metabolize, sufficient quantities of the hormone insulin. Having diabetes, therefore means that you have to be aware of everything you eat or drink. This article helps you to...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Damaturu – Yobe State Government has approved the immediate recruitment of 196 graduates of College of Health Science and Technology Nguru to boost healthcare delivery services in the state. Governor Mai Mala Buni disclosed this in a statement issued by the Director of Press and Media...
World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that shortage of oxygen in Ukraine could put lives in danger and undermine the support of UN efforts in the country. On day seven of the Ukraine crisis, UN-led efforts to ramp up support to the country’s embattled health workers have continued, with...
The World Health Organization (WHO), has said although the solitary experience of COVID-19 is painfully expensive, the next pandemic will find African better prepared. Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, Africa Regional Director, World Health Organization (WHO AFRO), raised this hope at a three-day, high-level summit on “Ports to Arms” Africa responds...
Nigeria and five other African countries have been chosen to begin production of COVID-19 vaccine, with the continent having had limited access to jabs. The World Health Organisation announced this on Friday. The other countries are: Egypt, Kenya, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia. According to the WHO, they were...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – FCT Minister of State, Dr.Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has disclosed that the administration is ready to partner with result-oriented organizations willing to provide quality healthcare services to residents in order to meet the high demand of the people. The minister also restated the administration’s commitment...
A woman of mixed race has been cured of H.I.V. in the United States, the New York Times reported on Tuesday. She is believed to be the third person ever to be cured of the disease. According to scientists, she was cured using a new transplant method involving umbilical...
World Health Organisation (WHO) says Africa is on track to control the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022 if current trends continue, but vigilance will remain key. WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, said since the first case was identified on the continent nearly two years ago, Africa had...
There are lots of biological and psychological processes that involve in intimacy today many people don’t know. Intercourse is a process in which the male private part is being inserted into the female private organ to yield the reproduction of new offspring. According to the study, many men feel...
South African investigators have referred for prosecution and disciplinary action 940 cases of malfeasance and fraud involving more than $900 million of Covid funds, President Cyril Ramaphosa said Tuesday. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), an independent law enforcement agency with similar powers to the FBI, probed 5,467 contracts awarded...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Contrary to the initial misconception, the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) has said both pregnant and lactating mothers can be given COVID-19 vaccines. Responding to frequently asked questions on their updated site dated 07/01/2022, NPHCDA also assured that even people with underlying health...
A Urologist has encouraged men to get vaccinated as those affected with COVID-19 are more likely to experience erectile dysfunction. Dr Igbokwe Martin, a Consultant Urologist and Kidney Surgeon, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, identified COVID-19 as a major threat...
Extreme poverty in West Africa rose by nearly three per cent in 2020, another fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, a UN-backed report launched on Thursday that looks at the socio-impact of the crisis has revealed. The proportion of people living on less than 1.90 dollars a day jumped from...
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Monday began enforcement of no vaccination no entry into the Area 11 Garki Secretariat. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report that the as early as 7 a.m., the implementation team and security men manned the entrance of the secretariat. NAN Correspondent...
Lionel Messi said on Thursday he needs more time to recover before playing again after contracting Covid-19 earlier this month. Paris Saint-Germain star Messi, 34, tested positive while on holiday in his hometown of Rosario before flying back to the French capital on January 5. The seven-time Ballon d’Or...
World Health Organisation (WHO) says Omicron wave is threatening to overwhelm health workers in the coming weeks in Europe, with forecasts that more Europeans are likely to become infected with the variant. Currently, the Omicron variant of COVID-19 represents a “new west to east tidal wave sweeping across the...
Global growth will slow down over the next two years in the face of “fresh threats” from COVID-19 variants and rising inflation, debt and income inequality, the World Bank said on Tuesday in its latest report. While economic growth experienced a strong rebound in 2021, it is expected to...
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is to bar workers from accessing their offices as from Jan. 17 if they are unable to show proof of their vaccination against COVID-19. The Senior Special Assistant to FCT Minister on Media and Strategic Communication, Malam Abubakar Sani, announced this in a...
The Bauchi State Government says it has targeted 2.286 million children for immunisation against polio in the 2022 first round exercise. The Chairman, Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, stated this at the inauguration of the exercise on Saturday in Bauchi. Dr. Mohammed said the exercise...