80 % of heart-related diseases can be avoided— NHF
The Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF) says 80 per cent of premature deaths from heart diseases can be addressed if tobacco…
Minister urges stakeholders to tackle illicit drug supply
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Hajiya Sadiya Farouq, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development has urged stakeholders to…
Medication errors kill 3m annually – WHO laments
The WHO says medication errors contribute to more than three million deaths globally every year. Its Regional Director for Africa,…
Red Cross advocates training on First Aid procedures to save lives
Red Cross Society of Nigeria has advocated for Nigerians to invest in training on First Aid use and procedures to…
60m Nigerians suffering from mental illnesses–Psychiatrist
Prof. Taiwo Obindo, President, Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN), says that more than 60 million Nigerians are suffering from…
Umahi says over N80bn spent on new Medical Science University in Ebonyi
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi says over N80 billion has so far been expended on the establishment of King David…
Osinbajo hospitalized after undergoing leg surgery
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is reportedly hospitalized after undergoing surgery from a recurrent pain in the leg said to have…
Abuse of drugs like paracetamol affects liver–Health Commissioner
The Commissioner for Health and Human Services in Benue, Dr Joseph Ngbea, has advised Nigerians against abusing drugs like paracetamol.…
Gov. Yahaya approves recruitment of 440 health workers in Gombe
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has approved the recruitment of 440 skilled health workers to address the shortage of…