Lassa fever death toll rises
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said the number of deaths associated…
CORONAVIRUS: WHO Emergency Committee urges countries to prepare for containment as death toll rises
NCDC issues Public Alert The World Health Organisation (WHO) Emergency Committee…
Regular sex may delay menopause, scientists say
If woman is not having sex, body 'chooses' to stop putting energy…
NLNG plans malaria elimination in Bonny
L-R: Dr. Okuns Ohiosimuan, Chief Medical Officer (NLNG); Mark Maire (CDC); Dr.…
FG adds 3 new labs for yellow fever, measles rubella
The Federal Ministry of Health through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control…
First person dies from mysterious virus in China
A patient died on Saturday from a mysterious illness after an outbreak…
Health minister lauds NCDC over leading role in prevention, control of communicable diseases
The minister at the lab The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire,…
National Hospital, Abuja separates conjoined twins
ABUJA - There was palpable excitement in Abuja, on Tuesday January 7,…
Nigeria to reduce malaria burden by 13% in 2023
Dr. Osagie Ehanire, Health Minister The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) says…
26,000 babies will be born in Nigeria today, says UNICEF
Lagos records first delivery at 12.01 am The United Nations Children Fund…
Nigeria, 11 other African countries still prone to vaccine-derived poliovirus
NPHCDA says eradication bid on track Last polio case recorded in Borno…
Stop rejecting gunshot victims – Lagos warns healthcare providers
To review and Promote the State Emergency policies and procedures The Lagos…
NNPC, Chevron sign EGTL settlement agreement
Highlight Socio-Economic Development of Nigeria The recent Escravos Gas-To-Liquid (EGTL) Project Settlement…
Borno governor orders free dialysis for kidney patients
State Governor, Babagana Zulum has directed the Ministry of Health to offer…
Nigeria, UNODC present 2nd survey report on corruption at UN Convention
The Second Survey on Corruption in Nigeria has been presented by the…
Lagos Health Commissioner advocates regular dental checkups to prevent complications
Commissioner for health in Lagos State, Dr. Akin Abayomi, Thursday, tasked Nigerians on regular…
More than 140,000 die from measles as cases surge worldwide
Worldwide more than 140,000 people died from measles in 2018, according to…
Lagos shuts 24 pharmacies, patent medicine stores
No fewer than 24 pharmacies, patent medicine shops and unlicensed premises at…
Physio Centers for Africa organises first ever comprehensive training for caregivers
Nigeria’s leading private physiotherapy provider, Physio Centers of Africa (PCA) has announced plans…
FG engages stakeholders towards UHC attainment through NHIS
As part of efforts towards Nigeria’s attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC)…
Physio Centres of Africa named ‘Private Physiotherapy Provider of the Year’
Physio Centers of Africa (PCA), a Lagos headquartered physiotherapy, rehab and home care business, has…
Millions of Nigerians at risk of heatwave
A new report on climate change and its effects on humans says…
Lagos begins campaign against schistosomiasis today
Lagos State Government will soon embark on medical intervention campaign against Schistosomiasis,…
Sanofi signs pact with May & Baker for local drug production
NAFDAC, PSN, NIROPHARM, PMG-MAN, others applaud The National Agency for Food &…
