Health

World drug abuse day: NMA advocates improved knowledge on drug abuse The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says improved knowledge on drug abuse holds the key to better care of mental…

Cholera Outbreak: FCT Records 91 Suspected Cases, 7 Deaths The Federal Capital Territory (FCT)  has recorded a total of 91 suspected cases of cholera and  seven deaths in Abuja Municipal…

All you need to know about Sickle Cell Disorder As the world celebrates Sickle Cell Disorder (SCD) Day on June 19, declared by the World Health Organisation (WHO), there is the need to…

World Sickle Cell Day: KESCA steps up effort to empower over 2,000 members in Kebbi The Kebbi State Sickle Cell Association (KESCA) has stepped up effort to mitigate economic and…

Bauchi health agency deploys 180 workers to contain gastroenteritis The Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BSPHCDA), says it has deployed 180 workers to stem spread of…

Cardiologist says stress management crucial to tackling HBP Dr Okechukwu Anthony, a cardiologist, has said that stress management was critical to preventing and treating High Blood…

Hypertension increasing amongst older Nigerians – Physician Dr Olumuyiwa Akinola, a General Physician with Isolo General Hospital Lagos, says there is a dramatic increase in hypertension…

PCN seals 305 pharmacies, medicine shops for various offenses in Kebbi The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 20 pharmacies and 285 patent medicine shops for various…

12,000 FCT residents receive 2nd COVID-19 vaccine – Minister Dr Ramatu Aliyu, the Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) says no fewer than 12,000 residents have taken the…

GOV. AUF RECEIVES SECOND DOSE OF COVID 19 VACCINE Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has enjoined citizens to avail themselves for the Covid 19 vaccine which he described as safe as he…