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Ekiti seals off five hospitals
Ekiti State Government has sealed off five health facilities for allegedly operating below standards and engaging unqualified…
COVID-19: Nigeria announces 152 new infections, two new deaths
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC), has announced 152 new infections of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), pandemic in the…
Nigeria ranks 11th in noodles consumption worldwide
Data from the World Instant Noodles Association (WINA) revealed that Nigeria is currently among the largest consumers of instant…
Eight die, another Eight test positive to Yellow fever in Bauchi LG
The Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BSPHCDA) says that an outbreak of yellow fever has occurred in Ganjuwa…
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…