Health
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...
WHO Predicts 5.1 Million Shortfall in Nurses, Midwives by 2030
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has predicted a shortfall of 4.8 million nurses and 0.31 million midwives by 2030, despite the current presence...
5.9 Million Nigerian Children in Severe Food, Nutrition Crisis – UN
Mohammed Fall, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, has said approximately 5.9 million Nigerian children are facing a severe food...
NAFDAC Seals Adulterated Chemical and Water Firms in Nasarawa
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down two unapproved chemical and water companies in Nasarawa, one...
NMA Membership Deemed Voluntary by Abuja High Court
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that according to Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended), individuals have...