The Federal Government is making plans to prosecute users of PolyChlorinated Biphenyl (PCBs), popularly known as transformer oil, in frying “akara” (bean cake), plantain chips, chicken...
As the United Nations marked the fourth global World Food Safety Day yesterday, the World Health Organisation has called on various governments to evolve policies that...
A Consultant Rheumatologist, Dr. Hakeem Olaosebikan, has called for improved awareness to reduce the burden of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) disease. Olaosebikan, who works at the...
No fewer than 900,000 children between the ages of 0-59 months in Cross River have been targeted for vaccination against poliomyelitis Type 2. Director-General of Cross...
For the past 40 years or so, red meat have has a bad press. Many studies have indicated that red meat was responsible for many health...
Former Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tamunoiyoriari Sampson Parker, has underscored the importance of the campaign against drug abuse, especially in rural areas. He stressed...
Contrary to widely held belief that HIV/AIDS is solely a medical issue, it is now seen as constituting both social and governance issues. Disclosing this during...
The post Covid period is having a toll on the people. Many are battling depression , bad economy and other ailments this period. This follows the...
The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, on Monday, stated that leprosy was still endemic in 18 states of the federation and that 1,508 new cases...
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has urged the federal government to reconstitute the health sector reform committee. The PSN President, Prof. Cyril Usifoh, in a...