Canada Places Temporary Travel Restriction On DRC, Uganda, South Sudan Over Ebola
The Government of Canada has announced temporary travel and immigration restrictions on travellers from some African countries following the latest Ebola outbreak....
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‘Nigeria To Get 10 New Medical Imaging Centres In 2026’
The Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), through its healthcare subsidiary, Advanced Medical Services Ltd (MedServe), has announced plans to establish 10 diagnostic...
When Bones Break, Who Heals Best? The Bone Setter Or The Doctor?
For weeks, Ijegun community in Alimosho had been thrown into darkness following a persistent power outage. The blackout stretched through Christmas Day...
WHO Urges Caution Against Travel Restrictions Amid HMPV Outbreak
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised against imposing travel or trade restrictions in response to the recent outbreaks of Human Metapneumovirus...
FG Issues Alert On New COVID-19 Variant XEC, Detected In 29 Countries
The Federal Government has issued a health advisory on the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, XEC, urging health institutions across the...
Human Papillomavirus (HPV): The Common STI That Can Lead To Cancer In Men And Women
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections has been ranked as one of the most common viral agents of sexually transmitted infections worldwide. According to...
Medical, Dental Consultants Threaten Strike Over Discrimination, Issue 21-Day Notice
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to address...
Elon Musk’s Brain Chip To Help Blind People See Gets Regulatory Nod
Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup, Neuralink, has received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) “Breakthrough Device” designation for its experimental brain implant,...
Are Disposable Vapes The New Scapegoat Of The Vape Industry?
The vaping industry has long been a subject of controversy, with debates raging over its impact on public health, youth access, and...
How THC Gummies Use Impacts Long-Term Health
THC gummies, a popular form of edible cannabis, have become increasingly common as more people explore the benefits and effects of cannabis....
Nigeria Records 39 Mpox Cases In 33 States, FCT – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) announced on Thursday that the country has recorded 39 confirmed cases of mpox...
EU Donates 215,000 Mpox Vaccines To Africa To Combat Outbreak
The European Union has announced the donation of 215,000 doses of vaccines to Africa in a significant effort to curb the ongoing...
Babies In Nigeria Are Born With Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria – Report
Gavi, a vaccine research company, has disclosed that newborn babies in Nigeria have antibiotic-resistant bacteria from birth. Gavi said mothers and babies...
Africa Faces Mpox Crisis, Declares Public Health Emergency
The Africa Centre for Disease Control (Africa CDC) declared a public health emergency on Tuesday in response to the escalating Mpox outbreak...
Africa To Declare Public Health Emergency Over Mpox Outbreak
The African continent is on the verge of declaring a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security as the Mpox (Monkeypox) outbreak continues...
Salary Disparity: Doctors In Ogun State Embark On Indefinite Strike
Doctors in Ogun State, under the umbrella of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), have embarked on an indefinite strike over salary disparity...
FG Seeks LGs Collaboration In Primary Healthcare Delivery
The federal government has sought collaboration of local government leaders for efficient delivery of primary healthcare across the country. The Minister of...
How Cannabis Can Help Manage Anxiety
Anxiety is a prevalent mental health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. Traditional treatments often include medications like benzodiazepines and selective...
Corruption Is Affecting Primary Healthcare Delivery – FG
The federal government on Thursday said corruption has been affecting efforts made to ensure efficient primary healthcare delivery in the country. The...
We’re Committed To Fully Immunized Children – Pate
The federal government has said it was committed to ensuring all Nigerian children are fully immunized and ensuring no child lacks access...
