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Paracetamol better than antibiotics for sore throat cure says UK health agency
By Nicky Broyd Next time you see the doctor about a sore throat they’ll probably say it needs treating not with prescribed antibiotics...
Gavi Alliance Appoints Dr Awele Elumelu Champion for Immunisation in Africa
GAVI Alliance has announced Dr Awele Elumelu, a Gavi Champion for Immunisation in Africa. “We are delighted that Dr Elumelu will bring her knowledge and...
A new blood test can detect eight different cancers in their early stage
Scientists have developed a noninvasive blood test that can detect signs of eight types of cancerlong before any symptoms of the disease arise....
Deadly yellow fever epidemic flares up in Nigeria
A yellow fever outbreak in Nigeria has killed at least 9 people, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Official statistics...
China to build $550m Nigerian satellites for free
The China EXIM Bank and the China Great Wall have agreed to pay for the production of two satellites (NigComSat) for Nigeria...
Mike Tyson goes into marijuana business
Former Heavy weight boxing champ Mike Tyson is starting the New Year with green on his mind, because he’s leading the charge on a...
How I Bounced Back From Health Crisis Looking Better Than Ever- Buhari
[dropcap]E[/dropcap]ven presidents have to deal with illness from time to time. President Peter Mutharika of Malawi, Former President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, Angola’s José...
Woman Celebrates ‘Christmas Gift From God’ After Giving Birth to Baby That Spent 24 Years as Frozen Embryo
A 26-year-old U.S woman, who was unable to conceive a child with her husband, is thanking God for an early Christmas gift after...
FG disagrees with Moody’s downgrade, says We have seen improvements in revenue in 2017
The federal government disagrees with rating agency Moody’s Investors Service Wednesday to downgrade Nigeria from a B1 stable to a B2 stable rating. “We strongly...
Sugary Drinks Could Break Your Heart
By Serena Gordon If you’re a fan of soft drinks, sodas, fruit juices and sugary sports drinks, you’re probably not doing your heart...
Minister Calls for Calm As Six More Cases of Monkey Pox Confirmed
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Honourable Minister of State for Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire has announced laboratory confirmation of six additional cases among the suspected cases for...
Monkey pox spreads to 11 states with 74 cases
The Monkey pox virus outbreak has spread to 11 states with 74 suspected cases recorded, Minister of Health Prof. Isaac Adewole said...
Presidency: State House medical centre received only 33 percent capital allocation
Contrary to claims in some quarters that the State House Medical Centre received N11.01billion as appropriation for the period 2015-2017, the presidency in...
Learn more about Monkeypox (Poxviridae)
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]onkeypox virus represents a double-stranded DNA virus of the genus Orthopoxvirus, genetically distinct from other viruses in this group – including variola virus...
State House medical to be repositioned for efficient service delivery- Perm Sec
The State House Medical Centre (SHMC), which currently offers free medical services to patients, will be repositioned to offer qualitative and efficient services,...
Homegrown school feeding to solve nutrition issues- Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has explained that one of the reasons the Buhari administration’s Homegrown School Feeding Programme was conceived is to...
