The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says that no fewer than 17 people have died from Lassa fever across […]
Category: Health
Measles cases spike to 13,989 in Mongolia
Mongolia National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) on Tuesday announced that 22 new cases of measles infection have been registered […]
FG inaugurates committees to tackle health sector disputes
The Federal Government has inaugurated two high-level ministerial committees to address long-standing industrial disputes in the health sector, including excessive […]
WHO urges govts to increase taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on governments to significantly increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to save […]
Resident doctors demand reinstatement of sacked colleagues
The North-Central caucus of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) on Friday demanded the immediate reinstatement of their colleagues sacked […]
FMC Umuahia resident doctors to join nationwide strike
The Association of Resident Doctors at FMC Umuahia has announced plans to join the nationwide indefinite strike declared by the […]
FMC Abeokuta resident doctors to begin strike Monday
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, has announced that it will embark on a total […]
China imposes tax on condoms and contraceptives
China has imposed a 13 per cent tax on condoms, contraceptive drugs, and devices, ending three decades of tax exemption, […]
Ogun govt to vaccinate 2.9m children against measles, rubella
The Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Primary Healthcare Board, Dr Elijah Ogunsola, on Tuesday disclosed the state government’s plan […]
US FDA approves new pill for weight loss
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday approved a weight-loss drug named Wegovy to help tackle obesity and […]