Health
Veterinary Association Reveals Nigeria Loses N4.5bn To Newcastle Disease Yearly
The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) has revealed that Nigeria loses N4.5 billion yearly due to Newcastle disease, mainly because of insufficient veterinary...
Over 40 Hospitalised Due To Food Poisoning In Southern Myanmar
A total of 45 people, including 11 children, in southern Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady region were hospitalised due to food poisoning, a local rescue official...
Syria’s First Lady To Withdraw From Public Duty To Treat Leukaemia – Presidency
Asma al-Assad, Syria’s first lady, has been diagnosed with leukaemia, the Syrian presidency announced in a statement on Tuesday. “First Lady Asma al-Assad...
Microplastics Found in Human Testicles Linked to Declining Sperm Counts
Researchers have discovered microplastics in human testicles, raising concerns about a possible connection to decreasing sperm counts in men. The study analysed 23...
Peter Obi Donates N10 million To Anambra Nursing School
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has donated N10 million to the College of Nursing Sciences in Adazi Nnuku, Anaocha Local...
Report: UK Exposed 30,000 to HIV, Hepatitis Via Contaminated Blood, Covered It Up
A final inquiry report into the UK’s infected blood scandal has slammed the British authorities and the country’s National Health Service (NHS) for...
New Wave Of COVID-19 Hits Singapore, 25,900 Cases Recorded In A Week
A new wave of COVID-19 has hit Singapore, with over 25,900 cases recorded from May 5 to 11. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung,...
NPHCDA To Roll Out Second Phase Of HPV Vaccine May 27
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has announced that it will initiate the second phase of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine...
Peru Protesters Demand Repeal Of Law Labeling Transgender Identity As Mental Illness
Hundreds of protesters marched in Lima, Peru, on Friday to demand the repeal of a new law that classifies transgender people and others...
Nasarawa State Urges Regular Blood Pressure Screenings Amid Rising Hypertension Cases
The Nasarawa State Government has voiced concerns over the rising cases of hypertension in its 13 local government areas. To address this, the...
Lagos Court Convicts Dr Adepoju For Failed Plastic Surgery, Death
A Federal High Court in Lagos State has convicted medical doctor Anuoluwapo Adepoju for the death of a client following a failed plastic...
House of Reps urge FG to Suspend Introduction of Genetically Modified Crops
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to suspend the introduction of genetically modified crops into the nation until a thorough...