Health

Uganda Investigates Mysterious Disease Outbreak Following 12 Deaths

Local district health officials have encountered challenges in managing the situation.

10 months ago

Shettima: Nigeria Will Increase Funding For Creative Industry To Enhance Productivity

The plan is to increase revenue from the sector to N100bn, said Culture Minister Musawa.

10 months ago

EU Allocates €1 Million To Fight Diphtheria Outbreak in Nigeria

The most affected states are Kano, Yobe, Katsina, Borno, Bauchi, and Kaduna which collectively account for 96% of all suspected…

10 months ago

Life After Abuse Foundation Launches Helpline on International Men’s Day

Amid societal stereotypes and stigmas, men are frequently discouraged from expressing vulnerabilities or seeking help.

10 months ago

NHS Aims to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in England by 2040

Currently, approximately 2,600 women in England are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year.

10 months ago

Saudi Arabia Intervenes, Flies Out Nigerian Conjoined Twins For Procedure

The Press Attache at the Saudi embassy in Nigeria said it will be groundbreaking in the field of paediatric surgery.

11 months ago

Health Minister Pate Lists Risk Factors Of Stroke In Nigeria

They include hypertension, diabetes, obesity, poor dietary choices, alcohol use, smoking, and a sedentary lifestyle.

11 months ago

NAFDAC Seeks Tougher Sanctions Against Peddlers of Substandard Medicines

DG Adeyeye noted that the ridiculously light penalties against offenders have made the illicit trade attractive.

11 months ago

7 Million Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Unlikely To Get Proper Treatment, Say Nigerian Army Wives

The importance of regular clinical check-ups and mammograms was emphasised.

11 months ago

Tinubu To Pate: Talk Less, Act More To Evolve Reforms In Health Sector

He directed Pate to pursue a very ambitious sector-wide programme that would improve population health outcomes.

11 months ago