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Africa and Climate Change – A conversation with US Senator John Kerry…
By Tony O. Elumelu
As the world continues to experience the daily impact of global warming, whether the tragic recent flooding in…
[HEALTH TIPS] Halitosis (Bad breath); meaning, causes, symptoms, treatment
The medical term for bad breath is halitosis. Everyone experiences bad breath from time to time, especially after consuming…
End of COVID-19 Pandemic in sight but… – WHO
The end of the novel coronavirus pandemic is potentially drawing near and people should therefore step up efforts to prevent any…
Americans to pay for COVID-19 vaccines, treatments
Americans will have to pay for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments as soon as January 2023, as U.S. Congress has nearly run out of…
Monkeypox cases hit 277, spreads to 30 states
The number of confirmed cases of monkeypox in the country has increased to 277, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease…
Six reasons suicide is on the increase worldwide – Minister
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has identified risk factors for suicide to include depression, job or financial loss,…
FG to shut unregistered medical laboratories
The Minister of State for Health, Joseph Ekumankama, has said the Federal Government would shut down unregistered medical…
Eight important health benefits of Ginger
Since ancient times, people have utilized ginger in both cooking and healing. It is still a well-liked home cure for sickness,…
Half of monkeypox deaths in Africa from Nigeria – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that half of the deaths recorded from monkeypox in 2022 across Africa are from…
Brain drain: Advise young doctors, HoS tells NMA
Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, head of the federal civil service, has advised the Nigerian Medical Association to make sure that young…