Like Ebola, Marburg disease outbreak kills Eight—WHO
An outbreak of suspected Marburg disease has killed eight people in a remote part of northern Tanzania, according to the World Health Organization’s statement on Wednesday. “We are aware of 9 cases so far, including 8 people who have died,” WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a statement. “We would expect further cases in […]
NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians On Fake Cancer Treatment Drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to Nigerians, including healthcare providers, about a counterfeit cancer treatment drug, Phesgo 600mg/600mg/10ml, bearing the batch number C5290S20. This is contained in a public alert (No. 051/2024) available on the agency’s website. The agency reported that the Marketing Authorization Holder, […]
New Respiratory Virus In China Triggers Global Fears Of COVID-19-Like Lockdown
There is apprehension in the medical world globally after videos posted online reportedly showed congested hospitals and overburdened healthcare system in China. According to reports, China is dealing with another epidemic five years after the outbreak of deadly Covid-19 pandemic, which triggered prolonged lockdowns and saw millions of deaths. It is reported that China is […]
Health Ministry monitoring rise in HMPV infections in China
The Ministry of Health says they are collaborating with the World Health Organization to monitor the media reports on the increase in Human Metapneumovirus cases in China. They say while there is currently no declaration of a state of emergency in China for HMPV, the Ministry will continue to heighten surveillance for Influenza-like Illness and […]
A single cigarette slashes 20 minutes off your life expectancy, research suggests
If you’re thinking about making a New Year’s resolution to quit smoking, it might help to know that new research says it could extend your life expectancy. Each cigarette someone smokes, on average, can take about 20 minutes off their life expectancy overall, according to new research based on British smokers. After accounting for socioeconomic […]
Is Newly Detected XEC COVID-19 Variant Now In Nigeria? FG reacts
The Federal Government has clarified that the newly detected XEC COVID-19 variant, identified in Australia and some other countries in Europe, is not in Nigeria. Beware: 10 Things To Know About Deadly Diphtheria Disease Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Kachollum Daju confirmed that a recently leaked letter addressed to the Committee of Chief Medical […]
EXCLUSIVE: 5 Foods We Love As Nigerians But Are Dangerous To Health
Nigerian food is delicious and full of variety, but some favourite dishes can carry health risks if not prepared or eaten carefully. These meals are a big part of what makes Nigerian food so special. By preparing them carefully and enjoying them in moderation, you can savour these beloved dishes while staying healthy. Here’s a […]
Don’t Sit On The Toilet For More Than 10 Minutes – Doctors Warn
Let’s be honest — people have a habit of bringing their phones to the bathroom. I’ve been guilty of it myself, and chances are that someone is on the toilet reading this article right now. A three-minute trip to the loo can easily turn into 15 minutes of reading, scrolling and posting. It might seem […]
Need protein drink? Try cockroach milk – Report
A little cockroach milk with those cookies? Chock full of protein, the insect milk may someday be transformed into a food supplement worthy of human consumption, new research indicates. Scientists have found that the Pacific Beetle Cockroach feeds its bug babies a formula which is remarkably rich in protein, fat and sugar, CNN research said. […]
Ona Ara LG Holds Stakeholders Meeting, Begins Mass Administration of Medicine(MAM) Against River Blindness
Yesterday, in a landmark move toward eradicating Onchocerciasis, commonly referred to as “Nárun” in Yoruba, the Environmental Health Service Disease Control Department of Ona Ara Local Government launched a Mass Administration of Medicine (MAM) initiative. The initiative commenced with a stakeholders’ meeting that marked the beginning of Mectizan usage to local communities. In her opening […]