Health
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NAFDAC seals 2 shops in Abuja for allegedly selling unregistered aphrodisiacs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday in Abuja sealed two shops for allegedly...
What is stress?
We live in a time of increased stress in the world. Like adults, many children are struggling right now. We’re...
Four things you can do to support your teen’s mental health
Whether you and your teen are getting along well or having challenges, it is important to show that you love...
Africa recorded 26% reduction in death from Tuberculosis, says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that there has been a 26 per cent reduction in Tuberclosis (TB) deaths between...
Buhari approves redesignation of State House Clinic to Medical Centre
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-designation of the State House Clinic back to Medical Centre. The Permanent Secretary, State...
WHO updates tracking system for variants of SARS-CoV-2
The World Health Organisation (WHO), on Thursday updated its tracking system and working definitions for variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus...
Stakeholders identify paucity of funds as hindrance to effective NHIS enrolment
Stakeholders in the health sector in Abuja have identified paucity of funds as a factor militating against effective and comprehensive...
Scientist underscores usefulness of genome editing technology to Africa
Prof. Olalekan Akinbo, Scientist and Supervisor at Centre of Excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), African Union Development Agency...
Nigeria records 244 confirmed cases of Lassa fever, 37 deaths in 16 states and FCT
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) registered 244 confirmed cases of Lassa Fever in 16 states and...
Data remains essential document for risk assessments of COVID-19- WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says data remains essential for the organisation to carry out regular, rapid and robust risk...