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Monkeypox poses moderate risk to global health, says WHO
The Monkeypox outbreak poses a moderate risk at the global level, the World Health Organisation said on Sunday.
The global health…
COVID-19: 18 million Nigerians fully vaccinated so far – FG
The federal government, on Tuesday, said a total of 18,291,072 Nigerians representing 16.4 percent of Nigeria’s eligible…
Businessman arrested for importation of fake anti-malaria drug
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) arrested Obinna Igbo, 32, for allegedly importing and…
Monkeypox: Nigeria confirms 21 cases in nine states, records first death
Nigeria has recorded its first death from monkeypox disease since the beginning of 2022, according to the country's disease…
[Ladies’ corner] Menstrual cycle: What’s normal, what’s not
Do you remember when your last period started and how long it lasted? If not, you should probably start paying attention. Keeping…
Sickle Cell: Expert calls for early screening to reduce morbidity
Prof. Obiageli Nnodu, the Director, University of Abuja Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Research and Training, has called for…
No ambiguity under NHIA Act’s well-structured regulatory functions – NHIS
The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has described the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act 2021 recently…
WHO DG, Tedros Ghebreyesus re-elected for another five-year term
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Member-States Tuesday re-elected Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus to serve a second five-year term as…
Abiodun Appoints Fatungase As New CMD of OOUTH
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the appointment of Dr (Mrs) Oluwabunmi Motunrayo Fatungase as the substantive…
Malaria: Researchers discover mosquitoes resistant to insecticides in…
A team of researchers at the Federal University Dutse (FUD), has discovered some species of mosquitos that are resistant to…