The Taraba State government on Tuesday confirmed new cases of the viral haemorrhagic fever (Lassa fever) at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jalingo.
The state commissioner for health, Gbangsheya Buma, said eight out of nine suspected cases that were tested...
Healthcare workers in Oyo State, under the aegis of the Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), have begun a seven-day warning strike due to the government's failure to address their demands over a two-year period.
Chairman of the association,...
Claim: Men need to have sex 21 times monthly to avoid prostate issues.
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Prostate problems are unique to men because they have to do with a peculiar reproductive organ. There are three types of prostate problems: inflammation (prostatitis), enlarged...
The Adamawa Government has confirmed one positive out of the five suspected cases of Lassa fever recorded in the state.
The Commissioner for Health, Felix Tangwami, said this at a news conference in Yola on Monday.
He said the index cases...
Women living with hearing impairment in Niger State have appealed to men who are looking for life partners, to seek their hands in marriage, as the condition will not prevent them from building a healthy family.
The women spoke through...
A three-day photo exhibition, as part of events marking the 50th anniversary of PUNCH newspapers, opens in Lagos Wednesday, with a former Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture in Lagos State, Steve Ayorinde, as curator.
The photo exhibition, showcasing iconic...
A recent report from The Lancet reveals a startling statistic that more than a billion people worldwide are now classified as obese, posing significant health risks.
According to The Lancet's official website on Sunday, the study highlighted a concerning trend,...
Osun state Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has provided insights into his management of state resources, particularly regarding palliative measures initiated by his administration and those supported by the Federal Government.
In response to recent reports and inquiries from various groups, Mr...
A man in Abia State, south-east Nigeria, has allegedly killed his son for eating up the last portion of food in their family’s kitchen.
The suspect, Marcel Udeh, hails from Eziama Lokpa-Ukwu, a community in Umunneochi Local Government Area of...
A multidisciplinary committee in charge of cancer care management at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has said it already identified critical areas in the management of cancer cases that are either “under-explored or...
