Garlic, Salt Water will not Protect against Coronavirus- WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that eating garlic and regularly rinsing nose with saline solution will not guard against coronavirus infection (2019-nCoV). Information obtained from WHO’s website on Monday dispelled various myths and rumours surrounding the 2019-nCoV that could…
KNUST Clears the Air on Reports on Developing Vaccine for Coronavirus (See Official Statement)
The Management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has moved swiftly to deny reports that the school has created a vaccine for the coronavirus, Ghanaweb reports. There was a report on social media that suggested that…
FG Alerts Nigerians On Over Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
The Federal Government yesterday raised fresh concerns over the Stevens-Johnson syndrome and called for greater alertness to curb the ailment. Stevens-Johnson syndrome is described as a rare, serious disorder of the skin and mucous membranes. Officials said it is usually…
4-Storey Building Collapses In Abeokuta
Part of the ultra-modern shopping complex being built by the Ogun State government at the popular Itoku market in Abeokuta, the state capital has collapsed. Unconfirmed reports have it that about ten people suspected to be workers in the building…
Mrs. Ugwuanyi Tasks Mothers On Children De-Worming
The wife of the Enugu state Governor Mrs. Monica Ugwuanyi, has called on mothers to intensify efforts in the de-worming of their children to reduce the risk of sudden illnesses that could be harmful to their health. Mrs. Ugwuanyi made…
Nnamdi Kanu Drags Nigeria To Ecowas Court, Demands $800 Million Over Illegal Detention
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has sued the Federal Republic of Nigeria at ECOWAS Court, demanding $800 million for unjust and illegal detention. Those joined as co-defendants in the matter were…
Lassa Fever Kills More Nigerias Than Ebola As Death Toll Hits 101 in 19 States
Statistics from Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) have shown that reported cases of Lassa fever, a hemorrhagic disease, confirmed and suspected, stood at 175 with a total of 101 deaths since August, even as only 8 persons died of…
How a Medical Mystery in Brazil Led Doctors to Zika Virus – NYTimes
Something strange was happening last August in the maternity wards of Recife, a seaside city perched on Brazil’s easternmost tip, where the country juts into the Atlantic. “Doctors, pediatricians, neurologists, they started finding this thing we never had seen,” said…
Osanebi Expresses Shock, Regret Over Mrs. Ugbomah’s Death
Deputy Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Friday Ossai Osanebi has expressed deep shock, regret and sadness over the death of Dame (Dr) Mrs. Margaret Ugbomah. Osanebi in a statement described Mrs Ugbomah’s death as a great loss…
N60bn Health Fund Missing From Buhari’s 2016 Budget – Nigerian Doctors
Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has expressed shock that N60 billion, equivalent of 1% of consolidated revenue guaranteed by the National Health Act to fund basic health, is missing from the 2016 budget. The group lamented that President Muhammadu Buhari’s N6.08…
Lassa Fever: FG Launches Public Health Emergencies
The Federal Government has launched a Public call centre at Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) that will serve the country on all Public Health emergencies. Launching the call centre, the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole reiterated the determination…
