Health
4 in every 10 new cancer cases could be prevented through behavioural changes, public health action – WHO reveal
A global analysis released on February 4, by the World Health Organisation (WHO) says that up to four in every ten new cancer ...
Health
Senate direct ministry of health, NAFDAC to ensure nationwide access to anti-venoms following Ifunanya Nwangene’s death from snakebite
The Senate has urged the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, working with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and ...
International News
US withdraw from WHO over COVID-19 pandemic mishandling, reform failures
The United States (U.S) on Thursday, January 22, officially withdrew from the World Health Organisation (WHO), citing the global health body’s mishandling of ...
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2 dead as Lassa fever outbreak spreads across Benue
The Benue State Government has confirmed two deaths linked to the ongoing Lassa fever outbreak in the state, as health authorities intensify response ...
Health
FG begin creation of national database for traditional medicine practitioners
The Nigerian Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) announced on Tuesday, January 20, that it has begun creating a comprehensive national database of traditional ...
Health
UK, WHO deliver £3.8m health equipment to Cross River
The United Kingdom, UK, Government and the World Health Organisation, WHO, on Thursday delivered £3.8 million worth of equipment and infrastructure upgrades to ...
Politics
Senate propose bill to establish national autism centres across 6 zones
The senate on Thursday, October 30, commenced deliberations on a bill proposing the creation of a national centre for autism, with six zonal ...
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Sudan’s paramilitary group kill 460 patients in hospital maternity ward attack
The Rapid Support Forces, RSF, a powerful paramilitary group in Sudan, has killed more than 460 patients and their companions during a violent ...