Zika virus infection: Nigeria “advises” travel restriction for pregnant women
The Federal Ministry of Health today issued travel restriction to Latin America…
Lassa Fever: Lagos records another death
Lagos State has recorded another death from Lassa fever outbreak currently raging…
UNICEF launches $2.8 billion appeal for children
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Tuesday announced the launch of a…
Facts you should know about Zika virus infection, Zika fever
What is Zika virus infection? Zika virus infection is caused by the…
Zika virus set to spread across Americas
The mosquito-borne Zika virus, which has been linked to brain damage in…
WHO raises alert on highly contagious meningitis outbreaks in African countries
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised the alert on Meningitis outbreaks…
Fidson Pharma rewards Astymin users
... Rolls out cash promo Users of Astymin brand of multivitamin, will…
Lassa fever: Lagos gives update
... records 14 suspected cases LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH UPDATE ON…
FG inaugurates Multi-Sectoral Committee on Lassa Fever eradication
... death figure rises to 76 The Federal Government has inaugurated a…
Health minister convenes emergency National Council meeting
The Hon. Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole has convened an Emergency…
Lassa Fever: Lagos records first case
The Lagos State Government has confirmed the occurrence of the first case…
FG designates 6 labs for lassa fever detection
We will concentrate on prevention because currently, there is no vaccine as…
Health Minister visits Niger
... commiserates with Fuka village elders The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac…
Rivers doctors begin strike
... protest incessant kidnap of colleagues Medical doctors in Rivers today commenced…
Lassa fever kills doctor in Rivers state
As the number of death increase from the ravaging Lassa fever outbreak…
Facts you need to know about Lassa fever
Key facts ● Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic illness of…
Lassa Fever Update: Red alert in states
More states in the country have put their citizens on red alert…
Use of oral antifungal drug during pregnancy may cause spontaneous abortion – Study
In an analysis of approximately 1.4 million pregnancies in Denmark, use of…
German entrepreneur invents contraceptive device for men
• may replace vasectomy • allows men to turn their fertility on…
Repeated antibiotics courses may alter children’s development – Study
A new animal study by New York University (NYU) Langone Medical Center…
WHO introduces 17 sustainable goals to end poverty, hunger
GENEVA - As 2016 begins, the World Health Organization (WHO) has called…
