AdminCOVID-19: Ogun to bar unvaccinated residents from public places
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has threatened to bar unvaccinated residents from government offices, schools, markets and public transport. The governor also gave a 60-day ultimatum to the unvaccinated…
Kwara govt begs doctors to suspend strike, says committed to agreements
The Kwara State Government has begged striking doctors in the state to rethink their decision by suspending the industrial action, saying it is committed to their agreements. Permanent Secretary, Ministry…
Babies sleeping on their back at less risk of sudden death –Physician
A Senior Registrar in Paediatrics at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Dr. Chinwe Ogbonnaa-Njoku says placing babies to sleep on their backs reduces the risk of Sudden Infant…
Kwara doctors commence seven-day warning strike
The National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners, Kwara branch, has declared a seven-day warning strike across the 16 local government areas of the state to press home…
BREAKING: ENUGU REP DEPUTY MINORITY LEADER OKECHUKWU TO FLAG OFF ANNUAL FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH
The Deputy Minority leader, house of representatives, and member representing Aninri, Agwu, and Orji- River Federal constituency, Hon. Toby Okechukwu, have selected the 2nd to the 6th of November 2021…
LASUTH performs first laser surgery on kidney stones
The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital says it has performed its first laser surgery to remove kidney stones. Stephen Ikuerowo, a professor of urology at LASUTH, said the laser lithotripsy…
172 Youths In Zamfara Went Mad In Six Years Over Substance Abuse – Nigerian Drugs Agency, NDLEA
No fewer than 172 youths have developed psychiatric problems following drugs abuse in the last six years in Zamfara State.The Deputy Commander of Narcotics and Assistant State Commander, Drug Demand…
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Okonjo-Iweala’s son, Uchechi, breaks medical record in the US
Dr. Uchechi Iweala, son of the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonji-Iweala, has broken a medical record in Maryland, United States. On Thursday, the WTO boss announced that…
Cancer not death sentence, says Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday counseled victims of cancer in Nigeria not to see the disease as a death sentence but rather embrace early medical solutions to overcome it.…
Mothers exposed to disinfectants at risk of having children with asthma –Study
Mothers exposed to high levels of cleaning products and disinfectants are at increased risk of having children with asthma, a new study has found. The team of researchers, led by…
