Killer cough syrup: Gambia families reject $20,000 compensation
Families of the 70 Gambian children who died of acute kidney injury (AKI), allegedly linked to consuming Indian made cough syrups, have rejected a...
TUC rejects proposed privatisation of Federal Hospitals
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has opposed the planned privatisation of public healthcare facilities in the country.
The TUC President, Mr Festus Osifo,...
NAFDAC Notifies Recall Of Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)Â on Thursday alerted Nigerians on the recall of dark chocolate (with 2,772 units)...
Malaria Remains Significant Public Health Threat, Says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says malaria remains a significant public health and development challenge with about 95 per cent estimated 228 million cases...
Excessive hunger, thirst signs of gestational diabetes – Physician
A general physician, Dr Ayodade Oyeleke, has said that unusual symptoms in pregnancy, such as excessive hunger and thirst, may be signs of gestational...
Nigeria identifies 3 drugs for Lassa fever treatment – Report
The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) has identified three candidate drugs to be repositioned and repurposed for the treatment and eradication of Lassa fever.
Prof....