Health

Jigawa records 91 suspected cases of diptheria, 10 deaths Jigawa has recorded 91 suspected cases of diphtheria in 14 local government areas. It also suspects the loss of 10 children…

FG sets up emergency task force to combat diphtheria As more states come under diphtheria in the country, the Federal Government has established an emergency task force to tackle the…

Diphtheria outbreak: WHO lauds Kano Govt The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday commended the Kano State Government for its political commitment demonstrated to arrest the…

Kebbi doctors give 2,500 patients free medical care Two thousand, five hundred persons benefited from the medical outreach conducted by the Kebbi chapter of the Nigerian Medical…

One out of 3 adults is hypertensive – Cardiologist A Consultant Cardiologist, Prof. Simon Isezuo, says hypertension is a health disorder affecting one out of every three adults in the…

Cancer cases in younger people rising globally – Researchers  Factors such as obesity and alcohol consumption are contributing to a worrying rise in global cancer cases among younger…

Organisation offers free eye care service in Nasarawa The Islamic Society of Eggonland (ISE), a Non-profit organisation, has provided free eye services to 1,000 people of Nasarawa North…

Medical expert advises Nigerians on regular eye check Dr Sunday Isiyaku, Sightsavers Country Director, has advised Nigerians to go for regular eye check-up at least every six months for…

Nasarawa govt. promises favourable work environment to promote exclusive breastfeeding The Nasarawa State Government says it will create a favourable environment to promote exclusive…

Only 24 Percent Of Infants In Nigeria Gets 6 Months Exclusive Breastfeeding--Expert BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto Only about 24 percent of infants in Nigeria gets exclusive breastfeeding…