Category: HEALTH ALERT
BREAKING: U.S. calls for immediate halt of COVID-19 vaccine use
The United States of America (USA) has called for an immediate halt of the use of a Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine. The U.S. Food and Drug Read More…
Niger records outbreak of avian flu
The Niger Government has announced the outbreak of avian influenza (flu) in a cluster of poultry farms in the state. The Information Officer, MinisRead More…
EU health watchdog says AstraZeneca vaccine safe for use
The European Union’s health watchdog, European Medicines Agency (EMA) has said that AstraZeneca vaccine is safe and cleared the vaccine for use. Read More…
US REPORT SAYS LASSA FEVER KILLS MORE THAN COVID-19
Two hundred and forty-four (244) – That is the number of lives lost to Lassa fever in 2020, according to the data from the Nigeria Centre for DiseasRead More…
Cataract, glaucoma leading causes of blindness in Nigeria – expert
Dr. Gideon Avar, an Ophthalmologist, on Monday said cataract and glaucoma were the leading causes of blindness in Nigeria. Avar, the Medical DirectRead More…
Two school children die as cholera breaks out in Ogun
Two school children have died of cholera in Ogun, the state government has said. The Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Tomi Coker, said the minisRead More…
Mosquito spray kills Covid-19? UK researchers think so
Researchers say initial findings suggest that a substance found in Mosquito insect repellent may be effective in battling coronavirus. The suggestiRead More…
Herbs commonly used to fight viral diseases (antiviral herbs)
By Paul Joseph Nanna Hearing the word “virus” nowadays generates tremendous amount of interest and whenever this happens people pay a lot of aRead More…
Coronavirus detected in semen of infected men
Chinese scientists have detected coronavirus in the semen of infected men but further research will be needed to determine whether the virus can be sRead More…
NAFDAC Speaks On Use Of Face Masks Made From Clothing Materials
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has stated that face masks made from clothing materials can be effectivRead More…