Stroke on increase in Nigeria
Dr Biodun Ogungbo is a Consultant Neurosurgeon and Director, Stroke Action Nigeria.…
Zika virus: WHO backs Brazil for 2016 Olympic
World Health Organization, WHO, has cleared the way for Brazil’s hosting of…
Nigeria Prize for Science: Judges receive entries
The selection process for The Nigeria Prize for Science 2016, formally took…
NAFDAC alerts on recall of IV solution, children medication
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has…
FG warns against use of unprescribed drugs
ABUJA: The Federal Government yesterday warned Nigerians against the use of unprescribed…
How Nigeria loses 800,000 U5 children annually
... Malnutrition is underlying cause in 50% of cases In Nigeria, about…
Resident doctors begin 5-day strike tomorrow
The National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, today directed its members in…
GFATM suspends disbursement for HIV/AIDS, Malaria in Nigeria
The Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) has suspended…
Lagos Signs Agreement For Establishment Of DNA Forensic Centre
The Lagos State Government has signed an agreement for the establishment of…
Resident doctors postpone planned strike
The National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria, NARD, has shifted its…
US-based hospital to build diabetes facilities across Nigeria
...To train Nigerian doctors on diabetes treatment Hope may soon come the…
6 doctors die in fatal auto crash
The Nigerian medical community was thrown into mourning yesterday following reports that…
Japan earmarks N1.4bn for UNICEF to address life-saving emergency in North-East
The government of Japan has extended a grant of US$4.5 million, (1.4…
Gombe increases nutrition budget
Gombe State Government has increased its budget on nutrition from N50 to…
Bird Flu: Plateau Closes 62 Farms
... disposes of 190,000 Birds The Plateau Government has closed down 62…
Worried about irregular menses after abortion
I’m a 23-year old girl. Early last year, I got pregnant and…
Brain-dead Polish woman gives birth to baby boy
A brain-dead Polish woman has delivered a baby boy after she was…
Kenya tightens measures to keep out yellow fever
Anyone travelling to Kenya from Uganda or Angola will have to adhere…
Reps investigates DDT efficacy for malaria eradication
ABUJA: The House of Representatives has directed its Committee on HIV/AIDS, Mal…
