The World Health Organisation (WHO) has concluded Exercise Polaris II, a two-day simulation of a fictional…
Category: Health
FG sets 4-year target for 50% reduction in malaria burden
The Federal government, on Monday, said it is targeting a 50 per cent reduction in malaria…
FG certifies genetically-modified crops safe
The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) has advocated the adoption of biotechnology-driven crop production…
Tips to get accurate BP reading
High blood pressure drives heart attacks and strokes, yet the routine test that spots it can…
Otti defends appointment of Ben Kalu’s wife as board chair
Abia State governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has clarified that he appointed Mrs. Ezinne Chinyere Ben Kalu,…
Resident doctors suspend planned strike, issue fresh demands on pay, others
The Nigeria Association of Reident Doctors (NARS) has suspended its planned total and indefinite strike following fresh…
Senate orders probe of COVID-19 case in Cross River
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday, directed a comprehensive investigation into reports of a new COVID-19…
NCDC allays fears of COVID-19 spread after Cross River case
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has dispelled public anxiety following the confirmation…
Chinese expatriate in Cross River tests positive for COVID-19
The Cross River State Government has confirmed a case of COVID-19 and swiftly activated its…
Scientists reverse brain aging with simple nasal spray
A nasal spray using extracellular vesicles can reduce brain inflammation, restore cell function, and improve cognition,…