Meningitis kills 38 in Jigawa
Thirty eight people have been confirmed dead by the Jigawa State Ministry of Health in an outbreak of cerebellum spinal meningitis in the state. The state Commissioner of Health, through…
Thirty eight people have been confirmed dead by the Jigawa State Ministry of Health in an outbreak of cerebellum spinal meningitis in the state. The state Commissioner of Health, through…
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has ordered the state ministry of health to release N300 million worth of drugs and other medical supplies to government hospitals for free administration…
The Director General of the World Health Organisation, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus said 10,000 COVID-19 deaths were recorded globally in one week. The WHO DG disclosed this at a…
By Anthony Ademiluyi Childcare specialists have called for more proactive steps to curb and manage cancer in children. They noted that early detection and treatment of cancer in children remain…
…400,000 children develop cancer globally every year The World Health Organisation African Region on Wednesday said there were 28,000 deaths and 52,000 new cases of childhood cancer in 2020. The…
A Professor of Paediatrics at the Department of Paediatrics, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Olugbenga Mokuolu, says babies don’t need routine nutrition supplements and multivitamins to…
A consultant physician and cardiologist, Dr John Asekhame, has urged schools holding inter-house sports competitions to also make provision for ambulance services and heart resuscitation devices to effectively respond to…
A non-governmental organisation, Children with Cancer Intervention Initiative, has said prevention of cancer in children is possible if appropriate diets are maintained during pregnancy. Speaking during the World Cancer Day…
Youth and Sports Development Minister, Sunday Dare, will unveil the National Cross Country race Friday in Jos, the Plateau State capital. Disclosing this in Lagos on Tuesday, race coordinator Tony…
The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has emphasised that the availability of efficient and accessible Primary Healthcare will safeguard the health of the people. Speaking at…