Health

  The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the death of a 31-year-old physician who succumbed to Lassa fever after returning from the United Kingdom The agency also reported that the cumulative number of Lassa fever cases ...

  The Federal Government has converted the Gombe State government-owned General Hospital, Kumo, into a Federal Medical Centre. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Mr Bayo ...

  Teenage girl with no vag!n@ gets pregnant from giving oral s£x. Medics have recorded a unique case of a teenage girl who became pregnant from giving oral s£x through a series of events that are hard to believe. According ...

  The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Wednesday said it seized 87 truckloads of banned, expired and substandard medicinal products, including USAID and UNFPA-donated antiretroviral drugs, male and female condoms, among others. NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. ...

  Former Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, Major General Christopher Jemitola on Thursday slumped at the IBB Golf Course in Abuja and d!ed Sources close to his family confirmed that he was quickly rushed to the hospital but was ...

  A Nigerian man, Nkwocha Tochukwu has lashed out at men who deceive ladies into marriage, even when they know their 3rd leg is not functioning He called it mean, and queries to what end? He wrote; “What’s the point ...

  The World Health Organisation, WHO, has warned of a rising cancer burden. Bre.ast cancer remains the most common cancer among women in Nigeria, with many myths, cultural perceptions, and structural barriers hindering early detection and treatment In this exclusive ...

  Singer, Victony has shared a heartfelt update on his ongoing health struggles, revealing that he still experiences leg pain despite undergoing four surgeries. The singer’s troubles began in 2021 when he was involved in a devastating car accident that ...

  The Federal Government confirmed on Tuesday the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in Kano State The disease has impacted various bird species, including layers, ducks, guinea fowls, and turkeys. A circular signed by ...

  The Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Foundation, Mrs Emmanuella Arukwe, on Wednesday, said the foundation remains committed to promoting accessible and affordable healthcare for Nigerians. Arukwe, represented by Deputy Manager, Special Projects, NNPC Foundation, Teniola Abu, disclosed ...

  Singer, Flavour, has shared his approach to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In a podcast with former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, Flavour discussed his daily routine, which includes a unique eating schedule and regular physical exercise. According to Flavour, ...

  Renowned Nigerian health advocate, Aproko Doctor, has shared a heartwarming update on his remarkable recovery journey. Exactly two years ago, on December 18, 2022, he underwent a life-saving brain surgery to remove a tumor. To celebrate this milestone, Aproko ...

  Deborah Uloko, daughter of the founder of Dunamis International Gospel Centre Paul Enenche, has welcomed a baby boy. Pastor Paul Enenche shared the news on Instagram with a touching video that tagged family members. He revealed that the baby ...

  The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has signed a new law prohibiting human organ harvesting and 10 years’ imprisonment for offenders. The Human Organ Harvesting and Tissue Transplantation Law was among five new laws rolled out by the state ...

  A healthcare firm, Codix Group, has received World Health Organisation approval to package a prequalified Rapid Diagnostic test kit locally. In a statement, Codix Group, a subsidiary of Colexa Biosensor Ltd, noted its approval signalled a breakthrough for healthcare ...

  On Thursday, December 12, the Swedish Prosecution Authority announced the closure of the investigation into r3pe allegations against French footballer Kylian Mbappé, citing insufficient evidence. The allegations had garnered significant international attention, overshadowing the football star’s career. Mbappé, who ...

  Michail Antonio is expected to spend a considerable amount of time out of the game after undergoing surgery on Sunday. West Ham have confirmed that the Jamaica international has undergone surgery following a horrific car accident on Saturday. The forward was airlifted to ...

  The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has confirmed that there is no evidence of the newly detected COVID-19 variant XEC in Nigeria. This clarification comes as the variant, first reported in Australia, has spread to 29 countries, ...

  New mom Ivy Ifeoma, wife of singer Paul Okoye, has addressed a follower who questioned the authenticity of her breast milk due to its color. Ivy Ifeoma shared a video of her breast milk on Instagram, prompting a follower ...

  Oxford Languages has selected ‘brain rot’ as its Word of the Year for 2024, reflecting growing concerns about online content’s impact on mental well-being. The term is defined as “the supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially from ...

  Dean McCullough has shared how intense the conditions in the ‘I’m A Celeb‘ camp were, revealing that heavy rain left campmates struggling with trenchfoot. In an exclusive interview with ‘The Mirror‘, Dean described the ordeal: “Imagine the worst camping trip ...

  Elton John last night shocked fans after revealing he can no longer see out of either eye. Attending a gala performance of his musical The Devil Wears Prada in London, the 77-year-old admitted he was physically unable to watch ...

  Edoardo Bove is in the hospital and has regained consciousness following a medical emergency that occurred during the match between Fiorentina and Inter, which has been called off. The game was halted in the 17th minute after the midfielder ...

  TG Omori has shared an update on his recovery journey after undergoing a kidney transplant. The 29-year-old director’s health issues came to light earlier this year, leaving fans shocked and worried. Following a failed initial transplant, TG Omori underwent ...

  Alexis Ohanian, the 41-year-old Reddit co-founder and husband of tennis legend Serena Williams, revealed he had underwent surgery to remove potentially cancerous thyroid nodules. He shared the personal health update on Thanksgiving, accompanying his post with hospital photos and ...