Winners of Healthcare Access Challenge (Sandoz HACk) emerge
Sandoz, a Novartis Division, has announced the three winners of the inaugural…
Kenya introduces pre-exposure anti-retroviral drug
... To be distributed free to people at risk of HIV infection…
FG declares Coke products safe for human consumption
The Federal Government has given Fanta, Sprite and other drinks produced by…
New CSM strain in Nigeria
... Minister meets commissioners on how to end frequent outbreak in the…
Tales from dental clinic
My first encounter with a dentist was quite memorable. I had this…
Army hospital walks for oral hygiene
... as Nigeria marks World Oral Health Day As Nigerians joined…
Nigeria is far behind in modern cancer treatment – Indian Cancer specialist
A renowned Indian radiation oncologist (specialist in cancer treatment) Dr. Madhusudhan, currently…
Health minister inaugurates verification agent for SOMLPforR
The Minister of Health Prof. Issac Adewole yesterday in Abuja inaugurated the Verification…
ICPC Arraigns Ex-banker over N78.5m Fraud
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has charged…
Measuring your Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy substance produced and released into the bloodstream by cells…
NAFDAC, NBC appeal court order on Fanta, Sprite
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC)…
Warning Signs of Heart Failure
By themselves, any one sign of heart failure may not be cause…
Ghana renews support to West African Health Organization
Ghanaian Health minister, Hon Kwaku Agyeman Manu, has pledged more support from…
WHO publishes list of bacteria requiring new antibiotics
The World Heath Organisation (WHO) has published its first ever list of…
Malaria outbreak in Namibia
The Ministry of Health and Social Services of Namibia has reported a…
Lagos moves to strengthen health workforce
Amidst statistics showing a slight decrease in the number of workers in…
Universal access to sexual, reproductive health, key to gender equality, Osotimehin
“Gender equality is a human right. Women are entitled to live…
NAFDAC Briefing on recently arrested Food and Drug Counterfeiters and Fake Approvals Syndicate
PROTOCOLS You are welcome to this press briefing which is intended to…
Analgesics and your kidney: Facts to know
Many analgesics should not…
Taking excess pain killers during menses could harm your kidney, experts warn women
By Rebecca Ejifoma Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark…
UNFPA names Nigerian actress, Stephanie Linus as Regional Ambassador for Maternal Health
As part of its activities in marking the international Women’s Day, the…
Maintaining active sex life may lead to improved job satisfaction, new study reveals
Maintaining a healthy sex life at home boosts employees' job satisfaction and…
Scientists discover how the body regulates high blood pressure
A breakthrough by British scientists could pave the way for more effective…
Dubai Health Authority launches ‘Partnership for Better Health’
...avails Nigerians opportunity of top notch healthcare services By Rebecca Ejifoma Determined…
Patients in distress as Kubwa General Hospital introduces data computerisation
Long queues at cash points New system too slow to cope with…
