WHO chief says Ebola outbreak ‘spreading rapidly’ and upgrades risk assessment…
Congo has banned funeral wakes and large gatherings as a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak grows, with the WHO upgrading its […]
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WHO raises alarm as Ebola deaths hit 131 in DR Congo
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed at least 131 people, prompting the WHO to
NCAA Places Nigerian airports, airlines on red alert over Ebola crisis in DR Congo, Uganda
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has placed the aviation sector on high alert following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic
Physicians warn of rising hypertension cases among young Nigerians
Doctors warn rising hypertension among young Nigerians is driven by unhealthy lifestyles and poor awareness.
PenCom launches free healthcare scheme for low-income retirees
Nigeria’s National Pension Commission has launched PenCare, a free healthcare scheme targeting retirees aged 60 and above earning ₦70,000 or
Over 90 students hospitalised as suspected gas leak hits Ijebu-Ode schools
Over 90 students across several secondary schools in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, have been hospitalised after a suspected toxic gas emission
Rising kidney disease among youths linked to energy drinks
Consumption of energy drinks among young Nigerians is increasingly linked to rising kidney disease cases, with experts warning about high caffeine and sugar levels contributing to dehydration, hypertension, and kidney damage long-term.
Scientists develop chewing gum that can fight cancer
Scientists have developed a bioengineered chewing gum that significantly reduces cancer-linked microbes, including HPV, offering a potential low-cost oral health intervention.
UK healthy life expectancy records sharp decline, study reveals
A new study found that healthy life expectancy in the UK has fallen below retirement age, with Britain ranking among
NIGERIA: COVID RETURNS…
VIA DAILY TRUST According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the case was recorded in Nigeria. Speaking at a