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50m Nigerians at risk of river blindness
Mr Michael Igbe, the Programme Manager, National Onchocerciasis Elimination Programme, Federal Ministry of Health, says about 50…
Malaria dangerous in pregnancy, can cause death — Parasitologist
Dr Adeniyi Adelodun, a Medical Parasitologist, says malaria can be a death factor for pregnant women if not properly treated.…
Biden assembles team of scientists to tackle COVID-19
U.S. President-elect, Joe Biden, said his first task in office is to get the coronavirus pandemic under control.
Biden stated…
Lagos discovers more COVID-19 cases in another school
Lagos State Government says it has confirmed more positive COVID-19 cases in another secondary boarding school in the state.
The…
FG seeks private sector partnership to stop medical tourism
The Federal Government on Thursday sought the partnership of the private sector to stop medical tourism.
The Minister of Health,…
Senate seeks immediate end to Buhari’s foreign medical trips
The Senate on Thursday, urged the State House officials to stop President Muhammadu Buhari, from embarking on foreign medical…
Ortom dismisses reports of disappeared male genitals in Benue
Amid rumours of the alleged disappearance of male genitals through mystical powers, Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue, on Wednesday,…
NMA begins indefinite strike in Cross River
Dr Innocent Abang, Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Cross River chapter, announced that an indefinite strike has…
Cancer treatment could be used for COVID-19 – Researchers
Australian researchers have found that beta-blockers with effectiveness for cancer could potentially be used to treat COVID-19.…
Delta Govt. probes mysterious deaths in two communities
The Delta State Government has sent teams of medical experts to Ute-Okpu and Idumuesa communities in Ika North East Local…