Genetics professor says Sickle Cell is death sentence
Prof. Otoikhian on the programme Courtesy: TVC • "It's a curse," he…
WHO certifies Paraguay malaria-free
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Paraguay as having eliminated malaria,…
Woman jailed over fake medical report
86For being in possession of fake medical reports from a Maitama, Abuja…
WED 2018: Reviewing Chevron’s commitment to environmental protection
... remains active agent of sustainable development and strong advocate of partnerships…
cigarettes, alcohol to cost more from today
From today, the new amendment to the excise duty rates for alcoholic…
We need media support to prevent, curb epidemics – NCDC boss
... holds workshop to sensitize health editors Dr. Ihekweazu (Centre in black)…
Resident doctors threaten fresh strike
There seems to be no respite yet for Nigeria's health sector as…
Tobacco use is falling, but not fast enough, new WHO report reveals on World No Tobacco Day
Tobacco use has declined markedly since 2000, according to a new WHO…
Unlicenced Ebola drugs could soon be used in DR Congo – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO), said Tuesday it was awaiting formal approval…
Atiku, Saudi German Hospital to establish 100-bed hospital in Abuja
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, yesterday a announced plans…
FG’s reads riot act to striking health workers: ‘Get back to work or else…’
Prof. Adewole Minister of Health The ministry of health has directed striking…
Catholic priest infected with Ebola
A Catholic priest has been quarantined after being infected with the deadly…
JOHESU strike: Senate President meets union leaders, health, labour ministers
Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki meeting with Minister of Health Isaac Adewole…
World Health Assembly delegates seal new 5-year strategic plan
GENEVA - World Health Assembly delegates today, May 23, agreed an ambitious…
AGPMPN seeks investment, collaboration with Government
The association of general and private medical practitioners of Nigeria (AGPMPN) joined…
PCN now enforcing codeine recall – Registrar
THE Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) has commenced supervision of codeine-containing cough…
Ebola: WHO Emergency Committee says international spread risk is high
… Says outbreak not yet international Public Health Emergency The first meeting…
Ebola: One new case confirmed in DR Congo’s urban area
...WHO expresses concerned One new case of Ebola virus disease (EVD) has…
GE Healthcare collaborates with Kenya Cardiac Society to train cardiac health professionals
(L-R) President, Kenya Cardiac Society Dr. Bernard Gitura and the CEO, GE…
Stay off JOHESU strike – Labour Minister tells doctors
Dr. Ngige Minister of Labour and Employment Chris Ngige on Tuesday asked…
WHO to deploy 4,000 vaccines in DR Congo Ebola response
All is now set for the use of an experimental Ebola vaccine…
NCDC issues Public Health Advisory on Ebola
Following the recent confirmation of an outbreak of Ebola in Congo, the…
Ebola: WHO DG visits affected areas in DR Congo
... Meets President Kabila Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus with President Joseph Kabila…
JOHESU Strike: NMA decries attacks on doctors, patients
Dr. Cajetan Onyedum NMA Enugu Branch Chairman The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA),…
Codeine syrup crisis: NAFDAC reopens pharma companies
The National Agency for Food, Drug, Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Saturday…
