AdminAntibiotic abuse causes offensive vaginal odour –Gyneacologist
A gyneacologist, Dr. Prosper Igboeli, has advised women to shun the abuse of antibiotic drugs, noting that it often causes vaginal odour. Igboeli made the call in an interview with…
Private sector investment’ll reposition Nigeria’s health sector, says Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says serious private sector investments in Nigeria’s healthcare would reposition the sector and curb medical tourism. Osinbajo expressed this view while inaugurating the Duchess International Hospital,…
11 states, FCT report 176 new cases of COVID-19, five deaths
11 states and the Federal Capital Territory reported 176 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, according to figures released on Saturday by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. The agency…
Alex Ekwueme Teaching Hospital raises alarm over fraudulent job offers
The Management of Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, has cautioned the general public to beware of fraudsters offering employment in the name of the hospital. The Chief Medical Director…
‘Persons experiencing burning sensation, fever after sex may be allergic to semen’
A medical doctor and sex consultant, Damian Avar, popularly known as ‘Sabi Doctor’ says individuals who experience a swelling, burning sensation, and irritation after sex may be allergic to semen.…
My fiancé cancelled our wedding introduction after I was diagnosed with breast cancer –Survivor
In February 2015, Abisayo Fakiyesi woke up from sleep one morning and saw bloodstains on her wrapper. Having seen her period a few days before the incident, she wondered where…
COVID-19: FG expecting 40m vaccine doses by January 2022
The National Economic Council presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has revealed that the Federal Government has paid for 40m doses of Covid-19 vaccines. This is as it explained…
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- October 16, 2021
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FG announces updated COVID-19 travel protocol
The federal government has released a revised travel protocol into Nigeria, which will be effective from Monday, 25th October, 2021. Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee and Secretary to Government of…
WHO establishes new scientific group to study COVID origins
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday launched an expert group that will examine the origins of new pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The proposed members of…
Invest in health sector to stop medical tourism, NMA tells govt
The Nigeria Medical Association, Ondo State Chapter, has urged government at all levels to make quality health service available to the people instead of embarking on medical tourism. The Chairman…
