One of the world's renowned children hospital surgery department, the National Children’s Hospital based in the Ohio United States has announced the appointment of Nigerian paediatrician Dr Olutoye as its Surgeon-in-Chief.
NHIS Accredits NNPC To Provide Medical Services
The Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has officially received accreditation to provide medical services to all Nigerians by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
New Research Suggests Daily Aspirin Intake Can Prevent Heart Disease
A new study has revealed that adults who've never had the cardiovascular disease could still be taking a daily aspirin to prevent heart disease, despite updated recommendations that say it may be unnecessary and possibly risky.
Minimum Wage Saga: TUC Reject Partial Implementation
Following the directive by President Buhari on the partial implementation of the new minimum wage, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has today rejected the policy of the National Salaries and Wages Commission (NSIWC) on the haphazard implementation of the National minimum wage as directed by President Buhari.
Over 300,000 Persons Infected with Hepatitis B in Taraba State
Emerging report indicates that no fewer than 300,000 persons across ages in Taraba state were infected with Hepatitis B. This was made public on Sunday 4th August, 209 during an event to mark the World Hepatitis Day in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba state.
Nigeria To Be Declared Polio Free - WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that it is set to declare Nigeria a polio-free country.
Breakthrough: First Indigenous Anti-Snake Vaccine Unveiled At UNIJOS
Finally, victims of snakebite will have hope from the snake venom as the African Centre for Excellence in Phytomedicine Research and Development, University of Jos in collaboration with the National Office of Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has today unveiled the first indigenous and World anti-snake vaccine called COVIP-Plus in Abuja.