Health

Nigeria Seeks WHO’s Assistance for Emergency Deployment against Diphtheria

The NPHCDA confirmed there were 836 cases and 83 deaths recorded so far.

1 year ago

Nigeria’s Tax on Sugary Drinks Will Reduce Healthcare Spending, Boost Revenue, Says Varsity Don

Anumah stated that the shift in food culture caused a rapid increase in obesity and diet-related chronic diseases.

1 year ago

Nigeria Records 836 Diphtheria Cases, 80 Deaths

71.5 per cent of the confirmed cases occurred among children aged two – 14 years.

1 year ago

WHO Warns Against Contaminated Cough Syrup

The body said NATURCOLD contains 28.6% of Diethylene glycol but the acceptable limit is 0.10%.

1 year ago

Anthrax: Farmers, Herders, Butchers Face Most Risk Of Disease, says Dr Philip Oshun

He however, urged people to exercise caution and take on safe preventive measures.

1 year ago

Nigeria Confirms Outbreak of First Anthrax Case

Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis and primarily affects animals including cattle, sheep,…

1 year ago

Nigeria Says Over 3.5 million Children Suffer from Diarrhea

“Poor sanitation has been identified as being responsible for a significant percentage of preventable communicable diseases," said the Ministry of…

1 year ago

Ondo State Governor Akeredolu in State of Extreme Incapacity, Hospitalised, Says APC Chair Adamu

He also urged Tinubu to carry party along in the appointment of ministers.

1 year ago

EU Probes Norvo Nordisk Drugs After Suicidal Thoughts Reported

Shares of the Danish drugmaker fell about 1.5% on Monday following the news..

1 year ago

Rejected Nigerian Food Exports Not Approved by NAFDAC, Says DG

Adeyeye emphasised the position of export as a key factor in every country’s economy

1 year ago