Heatwave Hits Borno, Kano, Adamawa, Katsina, Others
Some parts of Nigeria have been sweltering through extreme heat precipitated by an upsurge in temperatures in the past weeks, spiking fears...
Bearded men carry more germs than dogs ― Study
Men’s beards carry more germs than dogs do in their fur, a study has found. Scientists looked at the levels of bacteria...
Nigeria Loses Over N400bn Annually To Medical Tourism – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that the inability of the government to address various health challenges has resulted in increasing medical tourism...
A Mother Knows: GTBank deploys film to raise autism awareness...
Foremost African financial institution, Guaranty Trust Bank plc, has created a short film titled “A MOTHER KNOWS” to raise awareness about Autism...
NAFDAC alerts public on fake cholera vaccine
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public, particularly health care providers, over the circulation of fake Dukoral Oral...
‘There are 15 Million Drug Addicts in Nigeria’ – Buba Marwa
Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Drug Abuse, Buba Marwa has said of Nigeria’s estimated population of about 180...
Congo faces largest outbreak of Ebola
Democratic Republic of Congo is facing the second largest outbreak of Ebola in history as attacks on clinics pose a further challenge...
Taking ‘Agbo’ For A Long Period Of Time Can Cause Kidney...
According to the World health organisation (WHO), traditional medicine is generally available, affordable, and commonly used in large parts of Africa, Asia,...
Excess heat is dangerous to pregnant women – Expert
An Abuja based medical practitioner, Dr Chioma Ofoekii, has warned that excess heat could cause an underlying health danger to pregnant women...
Crying is therapeutic in managing stress – Expert
Dr Victor Fayomi, a General Practitioner at a private hospital in Gwagwalada, FCT, says crying is therapeutic in managing emotional stress.
