Johesu Protest; CMD begs for treatment of patients
Dr Liasu Ahmed, the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State, has appealed to health workers in the centre to allow Lassa fever patients receive medical treatment.…
At Least 99 Dead After Consuming Toxic Alcohol In India
At least 99 people have died and scores have been hospitalised in northern India after drinking toxic alcohol, triggering a crackdown against bootleggers, officials said Monday. News of the deaths…
Black Seed, A Remedy For All Diseases
RESEARCH Black seed is a plant which humans have used to make medicine for over 2000 years, the Premier writes on this immensely powerful seed also called nigella sativa. You…
Death For Sale! Toxic Cigarettes Flood African Market
Nigeria at risk of circulation of dangerous brands Few years back, manufacturers of cigarettes sold in Nigeria were compelled to carry warnings on their packs such as “Cigarette smokers are…
22.4 Percent Of Drug Abuse Case Happen In Southwest Nigeria
Mrs Oluwatoyin Odeku, Leader of the Presidential Advisory Committee on the Elimination of Drug Abuse, South-West, said 22.4 per cent of drug abuse cases in Nigeria happened in the South-west.…
Ekiti State Set To Offer 405 Residents Free Cataract Surgery
Eniola Olayemi No fewer than 405 residents of Ekiti State are to benefit from free cataract surgery sponsored by the state government. Governor Kayode Fayemi while flagging off…
Drug Abuse Constitutes Threat To Society- NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has described the high prevalence of drug abuse among youths in Nigeria as a threat to the society. Mr…
Consumption Of Rotten Tomatoes Can Cause Cancer – Expert Warns
By Lukman Amusa Mrs Toyin Aliu a nutritionist at the College of Health Technology, Offa, Kwara, has urged people not to eat rotten tomato popularly known as esa, or baje…
JOHESU Issues Seven-Day Ultimatum To Threatens FG
The Joint Health Sector Union today issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to meet its demands. The National Chairman of the union, Mr Josiah Biobelemoye said this at…
Lassa Fever Prevalence In Ondo Worries Christian community
Eniola Olayemi Ondo State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria on Sunday expressed concerns over the outbreak of Lassa fever in the state. The association urged its members…
