Health
Historic Birth of Baby with DNA from Three Individuals in Britain
A significant milestone has been achieved as a baby is born with DNA contributed by three individuals, marking the first occurrence of such an event in Britain, according to dpa/NAN. While the majority of the child’s DNA originates from their biological parents, approximately 0.1 percent derives from a third person,…
Read More »Nigeria To Get Malaria Vaccine in April 2024
The Federal Government has revealed that RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine will be available in the country from April 2024. This was made public on Tuesday by the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire while speaking at a press briefing in commemoration of World Malaria Day. He said Nigeria has applied for the…
Read More »Only 24,000 doctors are left in Nigeria – NMA
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has said that only 24, 000 actively licensed physicians are remaining in the country following a recent brain drain. NMA President, Ojinmah Uche who disclosed this during a policy dialogue on Nigeria’s health sector brain drain and its implications for sustainable child and family health service delivery,…
Read More »Uganda Announces Lockdown As Ebola Cases Continue to Rise
Due to the rise in Ebola infections, Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni has declared an immediate three-week lockdown in two high-risk districts. President Yoweri introduced the lockdown for the two districts worst affected by the killer virus, where dozens have already been infected and nearly 20 patients have died. There is…
Read More »74 people were admitted to a hospital after eating meat from a dead camel
Medical workers in Igembe Central, Meru County of Kenya are currently battling to save the lives of 74 people hospitalized after consuming meat from a dead camel. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 22, 2022, after some villagers herding cattle in Maraene, Igembe central shared the meat with unsuspecting residents.…
Read More »See The Shocking Number Of Nigerian Doctors That Moved To UK Under Buhari
Data released by the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom has revealed the total number of doctors who moved to the country from Nigeria since the inception of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The total number of Nigeria-trained doctors who migrated to the UK as of August 30, 2022 stood…
Read More »Monkeypox Cases Rise To 220 – NCDC
Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa, the Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, has revealed that the Monkeypox cases in the country had climbed up to 220. Dr. Adetifa made this known at the ministerial press briefing on COVID-19 and developments in the health sector held in Abuja on Tuesday.…
Read More »FG begs doctors, and nurses to remain in Nigeria
The Nigerian government has reaffirmed its dedication and effort to tackle issues facing the health sector in the country. Joseph Ekumankama, Minister of State for Health, made the commitment on Monday at the Federal Medical Centre in Ebute Meta, Lagos, while imploring Nigerian medical practitioners not to leave the country. The Orthopedic and Trauma…
Read More »Nigeria may need to import medical doctors in the nearest future — NMA
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has said that with the trend of medical doctors leaving the country for greener pastures abroad, there may be a need to hire doctors from foreign countries in the future. The NMA also stated that if urgent steps are not taken to fix the deteriorating situation, there…
Read More »Why you should not use a cucumber as a sex toy (A MUST READ)
Or should I say, what are the dangers of using a Cucumber as a sex toy? Anyways…here we go! It’s now a common trend to use the cucumber as a sex toy when the actual sex toys aren’t available for use. Perhaps, they are quite expensive to buy…I mean, you…
Read More »WHO Declares a Global Health Emergency for Monkey Pox
The Monkeypox disease has been declared as a global health emergency by the World Health Organisation, on Saturday. The global health body noted that it activated its highest alert level for the growing Monkeypox outbreak, making the virus a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The PUNCH reports that Monkeypox,…
Read More »Usher provides a health update on Justin Bieber following the Ramsay Hunt diagnosis
American R&B singer Usher has assured fans of Justin Bieber that the Canadian music star is recovering from Ramsay Hunt Syndrome he was recently diagnosed with. Recall that Bieber recently postponed his ‘Justice’ world tour after revealing he’s been suffering facial paralysis due to Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. 43-year-old Usher who spoke about his 28-year-old…
Read More »Justin Bieber Reveals That Half Of His Face Is Paralyzed Due To A Rare Disorder (Video)
Justin Bieber, the world-famous Canadian singer, has revealed he is experiencing paralysis on his face after being diagnosed with a rare disorder known as Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. Taking to his Instagram page on Friday, the singer asked his fans to keep him in prayers as he explained in a three-minute video…
Read More »Senegal’s Health Minister, Abdoudaye Diouf Sarr Fired After Hospital Fire Killed 11 Babies
Abdoudaye Diouf Sarr, the Health Minister of Senegal has been fired by President Macky Sall after 11 newborn babies perished in a hospital fire blamed on an electrical short circuit. The tragedy late Wednesday, May 25, in the western city of Tivaouane was the latest in a series of hospital…
Read More »US confirms their First case of Monkeypox in a man
Health officials in Massachusetts have detected a monkeypox infection in a man, making it the first case of the rare virus detected in the United States this year. According to a release from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the patient is an adult male who recently travelled to Canada. The department completed…
Read More »Why Some Women Produce Breast Milk When Not Pregnant – Gynaecologist Reveals
Dr. Joseph Akinde, a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, has said that some women who aren’t pregnant or nursing a baby may secrete milk abnormally from their breasts if they have very high prolactin levels in their system, The PUNCH reports. Dr. Akinde stated that it is possible for a woman who…
Read More »Revealed: Total Number of Deaths by COVID-19 Since 2020
It has been revealed that the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic has killed 13.3 to 16.6 million people in 2020 and 2021. This revelation was made by the WHO on Thursday. This is up to triple the number of deaths attributed directly to the disease, according to the Agence France Presse, AFP.…
Read More »COVID-19 Patient In A Body Bag Comes Back To Life Just Before Being Cremated After Declared Dead
A COVID-19 patient, who was pronounced dead and sealed in a body bag, came back to life just before being cremated.The pensioner was declared “dead” by nursing home staff.Footage from China shows hazmat suited nurses carrying the body bag with the pensioner to a hearse to cremate him. However, on…
Read More »Kizz Daniel decides to quit smoking on his 28th birthday
Popular Nigerian Singer, Kizz Daniel, has taken to his social media page to reveal that he has taken the bold decision to quit smoking. Vado as he is fondly referred said he is quitting the habit because of his kids and those who love him. He also advised those still…
Read More »I Choose To Prioritise My Peace Over Illness – Kemi Afolabi
Nigerian actress, Kemi Afolabi has said that she has chosen to prioritise her peace over other things she’s going through. The ailing actress said this in an Instagram post on Thursday, using the hashtag #warriorKemiAfolabi.“I choose to prioritise my peace amongst other things I might be going through for now.…
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