Islamists and secularists are virtually at war in Sudan over a recent newspaper article on the condom usage and the concept of the faithfulness among couples. And the author of the article, Ms Shamail Alnour, is in deep trouble. Radical…
Category: Health
Polio: South Sudan, UN to immunise 3million children
South Sudan and the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday began immunisation targeting over three million children against Polio amid multiple health challenges and famine.
Cancer: Abia Governor’s Wife urges govt to position PHCs for screening
The Wife of Abia Governor, Mrs Nkechi Ikpeazu, has advised the state government to reposition Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) to enable them offer cancer screening services.
HIV/AIDS: Institute assures on secured future for Nigeria
The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has assured that the next generation of Nigeria’s population will not have to deal with the prevention and spread of HIV in the country.
Army medics take over Zimbabwe hospitals
Zimbabwe has deployed army medics to work at major public hospitals following a week-long strike by junior doctors who are demanding an increase in call allowances and a duty free car facility, a senior government official said on Wednesday.
Senate wants HIV cure claim verified
The Senate Committee on Primary Healthcare, Communicable and Non Communicable Diseases, on Tuesday urged the National Primary Health Care Development Agency to authenticate the claim of Prof. Maduike Ezeibe, of having a cure for HIV.
Lassa fever kills 8 people in Nasarawa
The Nasarawa State Government has said that no fewer than eight people have so far died following the recent outbreak of Lassa fever in the state.
Bird flu hits Taiwan
Taiwan raised its bird flu alert on Monday after the highly pathogenic virus strain killed over 3,000 birds at a turkey farm in the west of the country, the government said.
FG to roll out programmes to reduce cancer cases
The Federal Government is presently conducting administrative assessment to understand the challenges in the treatment of cancer and how it could be improved, Ramatu Hassan, the National Coordinator, National Cancer Control Programme, said on Tuesday.
How Ponmo, shaki can cause cancer
A medical expert has said that some local delicacies such as cow hide, known as “ponmo” and “shaki,” which is Yoruba for tripe, can increase the risk of colon cancer. Dr. Adedapo Osinowo also listed “ifun”, “abodi”, roundabout, and other…