Belgium Health minister has put a ban on all sexual activities of three people or more…
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Lagos hospitals ‘now treating’ patients suffering from chloroquine poisoning
Some hospitals in Lagos State have been receiving patients suffering from chloroquine poisoning, according to Gboyega Akosile,…
(EXTRA) Coronavirus: ‘Muslims can take alcohol during this period’, says Chief Imam
The National Chief Imam of the Republic of Ghana, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu has confirmed that…
11 more killed as Lassa fever death toll rises to 132
At least 11 more deaths have been recorded in the current outbreak of Lassa fever in…
JUST IN: There are now three suspected coronavirus cases in Lagos, says health commissioner
Prof Akin Abayomi, commissioner of health in Lagos state, says there are now three suspected cases…
China okays arthritis drug to treat coronavirus infections
China is hoping to put a decade-old drug to use as it grapples with an outbreak…
Drinking beer daily can double men’s chances of reaching 90 years – Study
Those on half a pint of beer a day are 81 per cent more likely than…
Lagos places 63 under surveillance over Lassa fever
The Lagos state government has placed 63 persons under close monitoring over concerns that they may…
Coronavirus: Thailand records apparent treatment success with antiviral drug cocktail
A Chinese woman infected with the new coronavirus showed a dramatic improvement after she was…
Lassa fever: Seven doctors, five nurses quarantined at Adamawa hospital
Seven doctors and five nurses have been quarantined at the Federal Medical Centre, Yola, Adamawa state,…
Coronavirus: FG intensifies screening at ports as death toll rises to 17 in China
The Federal Government has intensified screening at the different ports in the country following an outbreak…
Lassa Fever kills 16 in Ondo
At least 16 people have so far died in a fresh outbreak of Lassa Fever in…
Death by installments: How thousands Nigerians risk death consuming meat cooked with paracetamol
For many households and restaurants, using paracetamol is the fastest way to prepare meat. It saves…
FG working to subsidise price of sanitary pads
The Ministry of Women Affairs says it has embarked on an initiative to subsidise the cost…
Eating chicken linked to higher cancer risk, Oxford study finds
Findings of a new study have shown that people who eat chicken may have increased risk…
Doctors separate twins joined at the head after 50-hour surgery
Two-year-old twins joined at the head have undergone successful surgery at a British hospital to separate…
Cucumbers are man’s best food – Research
Nature has provided man the best cure for ill health in the form of herbs, vegetables…
More young people, especially girls attempting suicide – Study
A new study that shows adolescents are attempting suicide by overdose at increasing rates is further…
Korean firm tackles malaria with new drug
Korean firm, Shin Poong Pharmaceutical Company, says it has produced an anti-malaria drug that will reduce…