FCTA Confirms Diphtheria Outbreak in Abuja, Records Two Deaths
THE Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has confirmed a diphtheria outbreak in Abuja, with two deaths recorded so far. Speaking…
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Five African Countries Declared Polio-Free as Outbreaks Officially Closed
BRAZZAVILLE — Five African nations have successfully stopped the spread of polio, marking a significant milestone in the continent’s battle…
US Study Tests Psilocybin to Prevent Painful Cancer Treatment Side Effects
RESEARCHERS in the United States are investigating whether psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in so-called magic mushrooms, could help protect…
FG Launches First 1,000 Days Campaign to Tackle Child Malnutrition Crisis
Muhammed Abubakar,Reporting ABUJA — The federal government has redoubled efforts to tackle child malnutrition with the launch of the First…
‘There’s Nowhere Like Home,’ Tinubu Urges Diaspora Healthcare Professionals to Return
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian medical doctors and other healthcare professionals in the diaspora to return home and…
Journalists Urged to Amplify Fight Against Nigeria’s Drug-Resistant Infections
HEALTH experts have issued an urgent call for Nigerian journalists to step up their reporting on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), describing…
Soludo Appoints US-Based Infectious Disease Expert as HIV Diaspora Coordinator
THE Anambra State Government has announced the appointment of United States-based infectious disease specialist, Professor Chinelo Ngozi Animalu, as Special…
Only 55,000 Doctors Left To Serve Over 220 Million Nigerians — Experts Raise Alarm
MEDICAL experts have warned that Nigeria is facing a severe healthcare workforce crisis, with only about 55,000 doctors actively practicing…
💓LOVE IS SWEET… BUT HIV IS NOT! NACA SOUNDS VALENTINE’S DAY ALARM❤️
Rita Enemuru, Reporting As Nigerians gear up for tomorrow’s Valentine’s Day celebrations, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS…
UI College Of Medicine Alumni Lead Nigeria’s Cancer Care Revolution
By Tunji Oladejo A landmark clinical trial is currently underway in Nigeria, thanks to the collaborative efforts of Obafemi Awolowo…