In an open letter published this week, a group of 12 prominent scientists and doctors questioned “whether cardinal issues regarding the safety of the vaccines were...
A medical practitioner, Dr. Nuhu Sule, on Thursday, cautioned youths against cigarette smoking to avoid kidney failure, saying more than eight million persons die from...
The United Kingdom (UK) has announced the suspension of international recruitment of health and care workers from Nigeria and 46 other countries under a new regime...
An average of 240 patients with glaucoma attend clinic monthly, at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, according to Dr Shahir Bello, Consultant Ophthalmologist, at...
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River on Tuesday inaugurated the State Health Insurance Scheme (SHIS) under the Ayade Care programme. According to him, the scheme is...
Israeli researchers have developed a computerised optical nose, based on artificial intelligence (AI), to detect diseases, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) said on Tuesday. The...
The Gombe state Government on Tuesday flagged off its free annual mass vaccination of livestock against trans-boundary animal diseases and to promote livestock production. Gov. Inuwa...
A medical expert, Dr Diran Ojelakin has warned against the use of saliva as lubricant during sexual intercourse. Ojelakin, a physician at the Life Goal Hospital,...
The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) has decried the proliferation of unaccredited medical laboratories especially in the rural areas. The association says the...
A Consultant Ocular Oncologist, Dr Abia Nzelu, has advised Nigerian women to make their cancer status, and other health conditions a priority. Nzelu, also the Executive...