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BREAKING: FG confirms Ebola case in Abuja, identifies 44 close contacts
The Federal Government has announced a confirmed case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, and…
FG approves four Benue hospitals for free snakebite treatment
Four hospitals in Benue State have been selected by the Federal Government to provide treatment for snakebite victims under an…
[TRENDING VIDEO] ‘Are we supposed to use our oath to feed our children?’…
A doctor has criticised the tendency to blame medical practitioners whenever patients die during industrial actions, following…
UN General Assembly adopts pandemic declaration despite US opposition
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a political declaration on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response…
ABUAD backs local herbal medicine production to cut reliance on foreign…
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, is seeking stronger public support for medicines made in Nigeria, saying the country should do…
[HEALTH TIPS] Seven common myths about PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most common yet misunderstood women's health conditions. With misinformation…
[HEALTH TIPS] 10 alarming causes of Testicular pain
The causes of testicular pain are often alarming. If you fail to pay attention and identify the cause in time, the consequences…
WHO lists 10 leading global causes of death, with heart disease topping
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says ischaemic heart disease and stroke remain the leading causes of death worldwide.
The…
Green, Blue, Red or Black?: What colour marks on toothpaste tubes means
Before squeezing toothpaste onto a toothbrush, there is a tiny detail many people hardly notice. Turn the tube upside down and…
Kano strengthens healthcare with 2,000 new workers, hospital upgrades
The Kano State Government has recruited 2,037 additional health workers to tackle manpower shortages in hospitals and other…