Brain Drain: Health Minister Begs Doctors To Stop Leaving Nigeria
The Minister of State for Health, Joseph Ekumankama has appealed to health professionals from leaving the country as he reiterated the Federal Governments assurance that measures…
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Health news from Nigeria: hospitals, doctors and nurses, disease outbreaks, NAFDAC alerts, health policy and patient care.
Urinating After Sexual Intercourse Does Not Stop Pregnancy, STDs – Health Expert
Following widely spread believe,Nigerians have been advised to disregard the popular notion that urinating immediately after sexual intercourse prevents the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).…
NCDC Confirms 670 Monkey Pox Cases, 4 Deaths in FCT, 25 States
A total of 157 confirmed cases and 413 suspected cases of monkeypox have so far been reported from 25 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)…
Minimum Wage: Resident Doctors Issue 2-Week Ultimatum To FG
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given a two-week ultimatum to the federal government to implement the new National Minimum Wage and Hazard allowance…
Edo Records Eight Monkeypox Cases
The Edo State Ministry of Health said it has confirmed eight reported cases of monkeypox. Prof. Akoria Obehi, Edo State Commissioner for Health said, eight persons…
US President Tests Positive for COVID-19
United States President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19. A statement by the White House said the President on Thursday morning tested positive for COVID-19…
Nigerians at Risk of Contracting Marburg Virus Disease – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has increased surveillance at the nation’s borders to prevent an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus disease…
Updated: Osinbajo’s Surgery Successful — Doctors
Doctors who performed the surgical operation on Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, to treat the recurrent pain caused by a fracture in his leg said they have…
Adekunle Gold, Sickle Cell Carrier says Disease is not Death Sentence
Popular Nigerian Singer and Father-of-one, Adekunle Gold has opened up on the struggles he had with his health when he was much younger due to him…
PAGED Initiative Provides Psychological Support for Journalists
Kenny Folarin, Abuja In a bid to ensure a sound mental health for the pen professionals, PAGED Initiative in collaboration with Jela’s Development Initiatives (JDI) organized…