Mpox: Confirmed cases hit 39, as FG tightens border surveillance
The Federal Government has intensified monitoring and screening procedures at all entry points into the country in response to the Monkeypox (Mpox)...
WHO declares mpox global public health emergency
WHO on Wednesday declared the Mpox (monkeypox), surge in Africa now a global public health emergency, sounding its highest possible alarm over...
Lagos Govt, Alive&Thrive partner to combat child malnutrition, stunting
Lagos State Government and FHI 360 Alive&Thrive, an international non-governmental organisation, have partnered to tackle the rising cases...
Cholera reaches Kogi, two hospitalised
Cholera reaches Kogi, two hospitalised
By Eberechi Obinagwam
The Kogi state government said it has...
Cancer, asthma management, 8 other medicinal benefits of Honey
Cancer, asthma management, 8 other medicinal benefits of Honey
By Eberechi Obinagwam
Honey is a fascinating...
WDSD: Foundation kicks against factors stifling survival, inclusion of people with Down Syndrome
According to the Foundation, World Down Syndrome Day is annually celebrated on the 21st of March globally, in order to highlight the...
Health Alert: As sugar sweetened drinks increase risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease and...
According to America Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) can lead to obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart...
Nurses nationwide threaten strike over certificate verification dispute
By Ohuakanwa Chibuzo
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has issued a warning of an impending...
Understanding what Food Fortification is
By Eberechi Obinagwam
Food Fortification is simply a deliberate addition of nutrients to food.The deliberate addition is to increase the content of an essential micro-nutrient...
Penile erection beyond 30 minutes is dangerous, warns Professor of Surgery
Professor Ademola Popoola of the Department of Surgery, University of Ilorin (Unilorin), has warned that penile erection after...
