U.S. faces worst measles outbreak in over 30 years
The United States is grappling with its most severe measles outbreak since 1992, with 1,277 confirmed cases reported across nearly…
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Diarrhoea: Kaduna govt seeks end to open defecation
The Kaduna State Government has called on residents to stop open defecation following a diarrhoea outbreak that affected 81 students…
TUC, JOHESU debunk leadership crisis at Lagos hospital
Following speculation of an alleged power tussle at Yaba Hospital, the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Lagos State Chapter, and the…
NDLEA foils UK, Saudi drug smuggling plots, seizes $17.7m fake cheques
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted multiple drug shipments destined for the United Kingdom (UK) and Saudi Arabia, arresting high-profile traffickers and dismantling criminal networks.
MDCAN calls for health insurance for medical practitioners
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has called on the Federal Government (FG) to urgently introduce comprehensive…
Stakeholders calls for urgent investment on SRHR
Stakeholders have called for urgent investment in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Nigeria to avoid the risk of jeopardising the future of youths.
Unpaid wages: Yaba resident doctors set for strike action from Monday
Resident doctors at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Yaba have vowed to begin a one-week warning strike starting Monday, July…
HYPREP, IARC-WHO flag off health study in Rivers community
To better understand the health implications resulting from exposure to oil pollution in Ogoniland, Rivers State, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation…
WHO targets 50% health tax hike on tobacco, alcohol, sugary drinks by 2035
In a move to prevent 50 million premature deaths over the next five decades, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is…
Researchers give warning on anti-inflammatory food trends
A group of researchers has urged the public to reconsider following anti-inflammatory food trends aimed at slowing down the ageing…