Scientists turn plastic waste into paracetamol using engineered bacteria
Scientists have discovered a groundbreaking method to transform plastic waste into paracetamol.
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Lagos inaugurates implementation committee for mandatory health insurance
The Lagos State Government has launched the implementation phase of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Executive Order mandating compulsory health insurance for…
New Nimbus covid strain causes sharp throat pain
A newly emerging Covid variant, NB.1.8.1—commonly referred to as the Nimbus strain—is rapidly gaining ground in the United Kingdom (UK),…
UNILAG management commends NGO for donating 79 inhalers to students
The management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Medical Centre has praised Attack Against Asthma, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) for…
Jigawa begins health insurance enrolment for political appointees
The Jigawa State Government has begun enrolling 400 political appointees into its health insurance scheme to strengthen healthcare delivery and…
Bowel cancer is rising in Nigeria – Is a lack of fibre hidden cause?
Bowel cancer rates are climbing in Nigeria and worldwide – and experts believe fibre deficiency may be fueling the trend.…
Why late-night eating is bad for your health
That late-night snack you crave? It could be quietly sabotaging your health. While grabbing food late at night might feel…
Nigeria sets goal to reduce maternal deaths, infant mortality by 35% in 2027
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving maternal and child health in Nigeria, with a targeted goal of…
New blood test could revolutionise coeliac disease diagnosis without gluten consumption
A new blood test may soon allow people with coeliac disease to get a diagnosis without eating gluten – a…
UNESCO REF appeals to Tinubu to tackle child labour in Nigeria
The President of the Read and Earn Federation for United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO REF), Abdulsalami Ladigbolu-Oranmiyan,…