WHO Confirms Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism in Latest Review
A new global review by the World Health Organisation has again confirmed that vaccines do not cause autism. This is…
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NAFDAC raises alarm over rising importation of restricted food products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has raised the alarm over the growing incidence of smuggling,…
Nigeria champions continental initiatives to fight cancer
The Federal Government has called for stronger Pan-African collaboration to tackle the continent’s growing cancer burden, warning that cancer now…
FG Launches Free Liver and Kidney Screening for Nigerians Living With HIV
The Federal Government on Monday announced that it has begun providing People Living with HIV/AIDS access to free annual liver…
World AIDS Day: FCTA Rolls Out Free HIV Testing and Counselling
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has announced plans to provide free HIV counselling and testing as part of activities marking…
WHO raises alarm as antimicrobial resistance causes 60,000 deaths annually in Nigeria
The World Health Organisation Representative, and Head of Mission to Nigeria, Dr Pavel Ursu, said over 60,000 lives have been…
Nigerians urged to avoid dangerous oral practices — Dental association
The President of the Nigerian Dental Association, Dr. Emedom Elias, on Saturday cautioned Nigerians against careless oral habits, saying the…
Nursing council vows to support Sokoto university in fight against brain drain
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria on Tuesday promised to support the training of more qualified nurses at home.…
Fake Doctor Nabbed in Enugu as Authorities Shut Down Illegal Hospital
The Enugu State Ministry of Health has arrested a fake doctor and sealed an illegal hospital in Obollo-Etiti in Udenu…
Rivers Records 95% HIV Testing Coverage for Pregnant Women — Institute
The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria reports significant progress in Rivers State’s Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, achieving more…