Marijuana Use Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attacks and Stroke
A new analysis of pooled medical data involving 200 million people has found that using marijuana doubles the risk of dying from heart disease....
Nigeria Records 747 Confirmed Cases of Lassa Fever with 142 Deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 747 confirmed cases of Lassa Fever with 142 deaths in the country. According...
Sterling One Foundation Champions Plastic Waste Solutions Ahead of World Environment...
Sterling One Foundation has identified plastic waste pollution as a key environmental challenge to address this World Environment Day (WED), emphasizing community action, strategic...
Tanzanian Mohamed Yakub Emerges WHO Africa Regional Director
The World Health Organization (WHO) has chosen Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi of Tanzania as next director of WHO African Region.
A statement by the organization...
Bill to establish national malaria eradication agency passes second reading in...
The Senate has passed a bill for its second reading that proposes the establishment of a National Agency for Malaria Eradication, reinforcing Nigeria’s commitment...
Liberia: President Boakai Declares Friday, April 25, as “World Malaria Day”
The President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has, by proclamation, declared Friday, April 25, 2025, as "World Malaria...
NDLEA intercepts cocaine hidden in Saudi-bound religious books
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recovered no fewer than 557.2kg of skunk, 5.6kg of methamphetamine and 29.8grams of heroin from a...
NHIA Commences Free Caesarean Section In Over 100 Hospitals-Official.
NHIA commences free caesarean section in over 100 hospitals– OfficialMr Ohiri said this is currently active in federal, state, private, and faith-based hospitals across...
4,000 Women Benefit From Free Cesarean Section Initiative.
4,000 women benefit from free Cesarean section initiative- Health MinisterMr Pate emphasised that the government is committed to ensuring no woman dies during childbirth...
Young adults most affected by Lassa Fever– NCDC
The latest Lassa Fever Situation Report from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) showed that young adults, particularly those aged 21...
