Health
Nigeria to Begin Mpox Vaccination on October 8
The specific states for vaccine implementation are being selected based on current Mpox case trends in collaboration with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC).
Abuja, Nigeria – The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) … Continue Reading
WHO warns of ‘worryingly high’ levels of unprotected sex Among Teenagers
The WHO’s Regional Office for Europe highlighted alarming findings from a new report, which reveals a decline in condom use among young people
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern over a significant drop in condom use among sexually … Continue Reading
FG Approves 50% Electricity Subsidy for Public Hospitals, Universities, Polytechnics
Dr. Alausa stated that the electricity subsidy, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, aims to alleviate the financial burden of energy costs on public healthcare and educational institutions
Kaduna, Nigeria — The Federal Government has approved a 50% electricity subsidy … Continue Reading
BREAKING: Nigerian Resident Doctors Begin Nationwide Strike Over Colleague’s Abduction
Nigerian Doctors embark on Seven-Day Warning Strike Amid Ongoing Captivity of Dr. Ganiyat Popoola
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced a seven-day warning strike across the country, starting at midnight on Monday, August 26, 2024. The … Continue Reading
Revolutionary mRNA Vaccine Could End Lung Cancer—First Patient Receives Life-Saving Shot!
World’s First mRNA Lung Cancer Vaccine Trial Begins, Offering New Hope for Thousands
Doctors have begun trialling the world’s first mRNA lung cancer vaccine in patients, marking a “groundbreaking” step with the potential to save thousands of lives. Lung cancer, … Continue Reading
Mpox Is Not the New Covid- WHO Expert Reassures Amid New Variant Concerns
A top World Health Organization (WHO) official has emphasized that mpox is “not the new Covid,” reassuring the public that health authorities are well-equipped to control its spread. Despite worries about a newly identified variant, Clade Ib, … Continue Reading
Rivers State Confirms Two Cases of Mpox
Mpox is an illness caused by the monkeypox virus, which spreads primarily through close contact with an infected person. It can also spread via contaminated surfaces and objects.
The Rivers State Government has confirmed two cases of the Mpox infection, … Continue Reading
Abia State Confirms First Mpox Case
Umuahia, Nigeria – The Abia State Government has confirmed its first case of Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox), according to the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu.
The announcement was made during the state’s executive council meeting held on Monday.… Continue Reading
2024 Kid Of The Year: 15-year-old who creates soap that could treat skin cancer
In a remarkable announcement, Time magazine has chosen Heman Bekele, a 15-year-old scientist from Virginia, as the 2024 Kid of the Year. Bekele’s innovative soap creation has the potential to revolutionize skin cancer treatment, making it a more accessible and
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Massive Water Main Break Floods Montreal Streets, 150,000 Homes Under Boil-Water Advisory
Water Main Break Floods Montreal Streets, 150,000 Homes Under Distress
A major water main break in Montreal’s Ville-Marie borough on Friday morning has left around 150,000 homes under a boil-water advisory. The rupture sent water gushing several metres into … Continue Reading