American businessman and philanthropist, Mr. Bill Gates, has expressed alarm over the persistently high rate of…
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WHO Dismisses Claims Linking Tylenol, Vaccines to Autism Risk
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reaffirmed that neither Tylenol nor vaccines have been shown to…
First Ebola Patients Recover in DR Congo’s Kasai Province
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have announced that the first two patients…
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo: NCDC Issues Public Health Advisory to Nigerians
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health advisory following…
WHO Urges Nigeria to Raise Health Budget to 20%
The World Health Organisation has advised Nigeria to allocate at least 20 per cent of its…
Zamfara Cholera Outbreak Claims 7 Lives, Hundreds Hospitalised
A cholera outbreak in Zamfara State has killed at least seven people and left nearly 200…
Landmark Surgery: Stornoway Patient Receives First Wrist Replacement
A man in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides has become the first patient in Stornoway to undergo a…
Reps Hail Jigawa’s Boost in Health Sector
The House of Representatives’ Committee on Health Care Services has applauded Jigawa State for its…
Biotech Experts See Path to Cures for Cancer, Diabetes, More
Chisom Umejiaku Biotechnology researchers have expressed optimism that new scientific breakthroughs could lead to effective cures…
Sweet & Sour Truth: Hidden Dangers of Probiotics, Gummies
…how to stay safe Cynthia Ezegwu Probiotics and gummies are often marketed as fun, tasty, and…