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Rather than fixating on the impact of the world's soaring population, the world should look at women's reproductive rights to shore up "demographic resilience," the UN said. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) -the UN's sexual and…

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), has tasked stockfish and seafood importers with proper documentation in order to avoid illegal importation. FMARD’s Fisheries and Aquaculture department from Mr James…

Women Farmers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)  appealed to the Federal Government and private organisations to assist them in the 2023 planting season with farming inputs. Some of the farmers said they needed modern agricultural…

A Radiation Oncologist, Professor Ifeoma Okoye, has warned that late presentation and death from cancer cases will continue to rise unless proactive measures are taken to break the pervading cycle of ignorance. The Professor of…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially launched its mRNA vaccine technology hub in Cape Town, a facility established during the COVID-19 pandemic to help poorer countries struggling to access life-saving medication. In 2021,…

Programme Manager , Anambra State Tuberculosis  , Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Management Dr Ugochukwu Chukwulobelu, says the state ranks highest in Childhood Tuberculosis (TB) contribution in Nigeria. Chukwulobelu made the disclosure at the…

The humanitarian situation is becoming increasingly dire in Sudan with healthcare facilities paralysed after dozens of hospitals were knocked out by the five days of intense fighting. Nearly 50 health facilities have been forced to close…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Gombe State, said it received not lower than 48 complaints of alleged human rights violations between January and March. The Public Relations Officer of NHRC in the state, Ali Alola-Alfinti…

67 million children missed routine vaccines globally between 2019 and 2021 due to lockdowns and health care disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the United Nations said. “More than a decade of hard earned gains in routine…

Edo State Government has warned residents of the state against the sale and usage of Norvasc 5mg tablets produced by United States-based drug developer, Viatris Inc, following the discovery of iron wires in samples taken from the…