NDLEA arrests woman concealing 2.5kg of cocaine in private parts, handbag
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a woman, Ihensekhien Miracle Obehi, at the Port Harcourt International Airport…
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LASODA collaborates with LASPPPA to boost disability inclusion in infrastructure development
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs La (LASODA) has partnered with the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Agency (LASPPPA)…
West, Central Africa at risk to face worst hunger crisis, UN warns
The United Nations World Food Programme (UN-WFP) has issued a stark warning that over 52 million people across West and…
Nigeria reaffirms commitment to stronger regional health at ECOWAS meeting
Nigeria has restated its commitment to improving healthcare across West Africa during the 26th Economic Community of West African States…
Resident doctors criticized NUC decision to upgrade Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry degree to “doctor” status
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has criticized the National Universities Commission (NUC) over its recent decision to upgrade…
Kwara gov approves recruitment of health workers
In a move to tackle shortage of health personnel, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has authorised the recruitment of additional…
Make walking, cycling safer globally – WHO urges nations
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged all government sectors globally to ensure that every individual has access to quality…
WHO, MPP partner with Nigeria’s Codix Bio to boost local production of rapid HIV tests
In significant groundbreaking landmark to maintain health independence in Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Medicines Patent Pool…
Scorpion Surge: Brazil grapples with alarming rise in stings
Brazil’s cities are facing an unexpected public health crisis: scorpions. Researchers have warned that the arachnids are “taking over” urban…
Patients with Down Syndrome suffer high risk of heart disease, stroke
A study says patients with Down syndrome are prone to a higher risk of having heart disease, including stroke, with…