Health
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...
NAFDAC, Army Take Down Illegal Alcohol Factory in Badagry
In a joint operation between the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Nigerian Army’s 15 Field Engineering...
WHO Deploys 720 First Responders to Aid Kenya’s Flood Crisis, Provide Health Services
The African Region Office of the World Health Organisation (WHO), on Wednesday, said it has taken action in response to the flooding crisis...
Covid Vaccine Withdrawn By Producer After Admitting Dangerous Side Effect
AstraZeneca has announced the withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria, citing commercial reasons for declining demand. The decision, disclosed in a statement on...
EU withdraws Authorisation of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Vaccine for Human Use
The European Commission, an executive branch of the European Union (EU), has withdrawn its authorisation granted to AstraZeneca to market Vaxzevria (previously COVID-19...