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FG seeks WHO’s recognition of noma disease as neglected tropical disease
The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in partnership with Medecins Sans Frontieres and 31 other member states, advocates for…
NAFDAC alerts public on fake injection in circulation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has alerted the public, particularly healthcare practitioners,…
[Health Tips] 10 reasons your food should be rich in minerals
Minerals are essential for many bodily functions, including building and repairing bones and teeth, regulating blood pressure and…
FG declares State of Emergency in Nigeria’s Health Sector
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared a state of emergency in the health sector.
US surgeons perform first-ever whole eye transplant on human
Surgeons in New York, United States, have performed the first-ever whole eye transplant on a human.
Before now, doctors have only…
[HEALTH TIPS] Blood types and food; what to eat and what to avoid
Everyone has a blood type. Each person belongs to one of the 8 types of blood groups O+, O-, A+, A-, B+, B-, AB+ and AB-, that…
UNICEF urges collaborative effort between federal, state authorities to…
The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has urged the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria to work together to address the many…
Pfizer reports loss as COVID-19 revenues fall
Pfizer announced a loss on Tuesday due to a steep drop in sales of its COVID-19 vaccine and treatment from pandemic peaks.
[HEALTH TIPS] Foods rich in vitamins you shouldn’t joke with
Vitamins are essential nutrients that our bodies need to function properly. They play a role in a wide range of bodily processes,…
Israel’s actions in Gaza Strip claim lives of 2,360 children –…
The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)reported that 2,360 children lost their lives in Israel's…