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An expert, Nigerian Association of Nephrology, raises alarm over shortage of nephrologist despite high cases of kidney disease. A Professor of Medicine and a Consultant Nephrologist, Fatiu Arogunde said in an interview that, there is a…

About 120 medical practitioners are currently being investigated as a result of allegation cases by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria over medical negligence and 70 are facing trial. The council’s Registrar, Dr. Tajudeen Sanusi,…

Brazil records more than 500,000 COVID-19 death toll in the country since the start of the pandemic. The Health Minister, Marcelo Queiroga said that, the official death toll had passed 500,000. “500,000 lives lost due to the…

Tunisian Prime Minister, Hichem Mechichi, imposed general lockdown in the north-central governorate of Kairouan, following the increase in COVID-19 pandemic in the region on Saturday. According to the government, the general lockdown…

The Nigerian government has been urged to establish a Gastronomy institute to train and educate Nigerians on the best practices of food Hygiene and heathy eating habits for a healthy nation and tourism development. READ ALSO: Nigeria…

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Tuberculosis Local Organizations Network (TB LON 3) project has been commended for assisting states in south west Nigeria to battle Tuberculosis. The Director Technical…

The World Health Organisation said, no fewer than 146 million Africans die annually from tobacco-related diseases due to the damages it cause in human body. The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, said during a…

The World Health Organization said one in 100 deaths is by suicide and it is a leading cause of death worldwide, especially for young people aged 15-29. WHO reports every year that over one million people die by suicide than…

Ethiopia has recorded 174 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to 274,775 as on Thursday. According to the country's Ministry of Health, two new deaths and 744 more recoveries were reported, bringing the…

Over 37 million Nigerian adolescent girls and women of reproductive age, lack access to menstrual hygiene products due to financial constraints. Dame Pauline Tallen, The Minister of Women Affairs, mentioned at a press briefing by the…