Medical News


FG Embarks on Initiative to Boost Healthcare

THE Federal Government has embarked on a reform programme in the health sector, through a new sche…

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Adamawa Govt Tasked on Fight Against HIV/AIDS

The Adamawa State Government has been tasked to show more commitment in the fight against HIV/AIDS…

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Africa: Now is the Time to Reach Every Child with Life-saving Vaccines

Africa has an incredible opportunity to provide a better life for each and every child – and…

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Roadblock on Medical Students’ Way

After one year of their admission to read Medicine at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), some stude…

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KIDNEY DISEASE: Expert Highlights Preventive Strategies

With the rising incidences of kidney diseases among Nigerians, expert has warned against unnecessa…

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WHO Announces Support for Nigeria, Ghana in Fight Against Meningitis

WORLD Health Organization (WHO) yesterday announced further support to Nigeria and other countries…

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Avocado Reduces Cancer, Heart Disease Risk

• Daily intake fights condition, reduces damage from air pollution • Fat from fruit &l…

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UNN Inducts 69 Medical Doctors

Sixty-nine medical students of the College of Medicine at the Enugu Campus of the University of Ni…

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Ebonyi Tops in VVF Cases – USAID

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) yesterday said  over 12,000 wo…

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We Did Our Best to Save Charity Dazan -FMC

The management of the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Ebute ­ Metta, Lagos, has said the hospital…

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Declare Maternal, Newborn and Under-5 Deaths National Emergencies, FG told

Towards contributing to the economic growth, social and gender equity and democratic governance in…

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Let’s End Silence on Endometriosis — ESGN

IN line with its commitment to bring succour to women living with the challenge of Endometriosis i…

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Lagos Strange killer Disease: Laboratory Tests Show Measles Virus

Lagos State Government, yesterday, confirmed that the blood samples of victims of the epidemic of …

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Lassa Fever: Pharmacists Suggest Preventive Measures

The Association of Hospital and Administrative Pharmacists of Nigeria has commended the Federal Go…

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You Need not Die of Hypertension

Mention the phrase ‘blood pressure,’ and the average adult is likely to stand still. F…

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Air Fresheners, Candles And Household Cleaning Products ‘Put Lives At Risk’

  Air fresheners, candles and household cleaning products are putting our lives at risk,…

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NDLEA Arrests Man With Expired Drugs Worth 13 Million Naira

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kaduna State, have arrested a 58…

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300,000 kids Likely to Die from Malnutrition this Year Amidst Poor Funding

Up to 300,000 children in Nigeria could die of malnutrition this year without intervention to save…

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Health Tip: Why You Shouldn’t Play With ACT

Artemisinin combination therapy (ACT) has become the last present defence against malaria, a disea…

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Diabetes During Pregnancy Linked to Low Breast Milk Supply

Women who have diabetes during pregnancy are more likely to have a lower supply of milk for breast…

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