Dr Ifedayo Adetifa is the Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC. In this interview, Adetifa speaks on the case of anthrax discovered in a farm in Niger State, insisting that people should refrain from eating animal hides, also known as ponmo, bush meat and dead animals ...

By  Ochogwu Sunday The recent revelation by the Director, Federal Neuropsychiatrist Hospital, Enugu, Prof. Monday Igwe, that at least one person commits suicide every 40 seconds around the world as a result of mental challenges aptly explains the upsurge in cases of suicide in Nigeria. ...

No fewer than 10 children, between the ages of three to 13 years, have been hospitalised following the outbreak of an unnamed disease in the Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State. It was learned that the disease outbreak forced many primary and secondary schools to be shut down ...

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has warned Nigerians against consuming meat of sick animals as they may contain anthrax. This came on a day the House of Representatives urged the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ...

By Shehu Usman The Federal Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed first case of Anthrax, a deadly zoonotic disease, in Nigeria This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Chief Veterinary Officer of the Federation, Dr Columba Vakuru. He said the case was dictated in a private farm ...

By Francis Ugwu A Professor of Ophthalmology, Adeola Onakoya, says illiteracy and poverty can increase the chances of going blind from glaucoma. Onakoya also said that lgbo or Yoruba elderly men have higher risk of glaucoma blindness. She said this during the Faculty of Ophthalmology, National ...

Iron deficiency is a common nutritional deficiency that occurs when the body doesn't have enough iron to produce adequate amounts of hemoglobin, the protein responsible for carrying oxygen in the blood. Here are some of the effects/symptoms of iron deficiency: 1. Anemia: Iron deficiency is ...

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye said consumption of fruits ripened with calcium carbide may cause cancer, heart failure, kidney failure, and liver failure. Prof Adeyeye also said fruits ripened with calcium carbide ...

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has said it will embark on an indefinite strike if the Federal Government fails to meet its demands on or before July 19, 2023. The President of NARD, Dr Emeka Orji, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with our correspondent on Sunday. Recall ...

Fresh facts have emerged on why Nigeria was excluded from the allocation of the 18 million doses of the first-ever RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine from 2023 to 2025. Sunday PUNCH gathered that Nigeria’s refusal to meet the deadline for the second window application in January disqualified it from ...

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has recorded 798 diphtheria cases in eight states across 33 local government areas in the country. The death toll, according to the centre, has also risen to 80, with a case-fatality ratio of 10 per cent as of June 30, 2023. The NCDC ...

The Nasarawa State chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association has declared a five-day warning strike following the failure of the state government to meet its demands. The state’s NMA said the strike will commence at 8 am on Wednesday, July 5, and will end on Monday, July 10, 2023, at 8 am. ...

By Francis Ugwu According to a World Health Organisation, WHO, health report released last year, over 20 million Nigerians suffer from various mental illnesses or disorders. More worrisome is that it revealed that those affected are without psychiatric healthcare. Similarly, the WHO, ...

The Federal Government said  efforts were on to shore up the workforce in the nation’s health care system, including replacing health workers who have emigrated abroad in search of greener pastures. The Special Adviser to the President on Health, Dr Salma Anas-Ibrahim, made this known on Tuesday ...

The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has confirmed the outbreak of diphtheria, a deadly disease, which has now claimed the life of a four-year-old boy out of five reported cases. Director, of FCT Public Health Department, Sadiq Abdulrahman, who made the declaration, yesterday, in ...

By Sola Ogundipe The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, has successfully carried out a non-surgical repair of a hole in heart defect. The procedure, known in medical parlance as Ventricular Septal Defect Closure, was carried out by experts at the hospital’s cardiac ...

Garri is one of the staple foods in West Africa that cuts across tribes. It is made from processed cassava tubers. Regardless of the hike in food prices over the years, garri is one food that will always find its way to the kitchen of Nigerians, regardless of economic status. Garri comes in ...

Medical experts have warned that taking slimming teas and medications with the intent to lose weight raises the risk of kidney and liver damage. They instead, recommended a safer approach that entails embracing healthy eating habits and regular exercise. According to them, some slimming teas ...

By Henry Nnaemeka Mrs Stephenie Agbaje and her husband were so madly in love that they did not bother to go for a genotype test before getting married. They believed that their love and companionship would conquer whatever obstacle that would come their way. This was a costly mistake because both ...

Three health workers at Emure-Ile Comprehensive Health Center in the Owo council area of Ondo State, have been arrested over the alleged missing placenta of a new baby born at the facility. The 23-year-old father of the born baby girl, Tunde Ijanusi, raised alarm after the hospital workers, failed ...

A non-governmental organisation, Pan African Capital Foundation, has raised an alarm over the rising cases of cancer in the country, calling for concerted efforts from various stakeholders to mitigate the scourge. PAC, the CSR arm of PAC Holdings, made the call in Lagos during a Golf ...

Tinnitus is a common condition characterized by the perception of sound in the ears or head without any external source. This sound can be a ringing, buzzing, hissing, or other types of noise, and can be intermittent or constant. Tinnitus affects approximately 15% of the population, and can be a ...

The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research has said coordination and inadequate funding are responsible for the inadequate development of herbs in the country. In a recent interview with our correspondent, the Director-General, NIMR, Prof Babatunde Salako, stated that the institute established a ...

The Federal Government, on Monday, alerted the general public to the outbreak of anthrax disease in some neighbouring countries within the West African sub-region and advised Nigerians to desist from the consumption of hides, otherwise known as ponmo, at the moment. It specifically stated that ...

By Nsikak Nseyen Prof. Adegboyega Fawole of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ilorin, has said that the belief that Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) will reduce sexual libido in women is erroneous. Fawole stated this on Friday in Ilorin during the 231st Inaugural Lecture ...

The colour of your urine can provide some clues about your health, although it's not always a reliable indicator on its own. Here are some general guidelines: 1. Pale yellow to transparent: This is a sign of good hydration and generally means that your body is getting enough water. 2. Dark ...

By Lovina Anthony Professor of Sociology of Religion, Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Professor Anthonia Maurice Essien has called for the establishment of a spiritual and pastoral units in the hospitals. She said such provisions would play a ...

Staying hydrated is essential for maintaining overall health and well-being. Water is crucial for many bodily functions, including regulating body temperature, transporting nutrients and oxygen throughout the body, and flushing out waste and toxins. 1. Regulation of Body Temperature One of the ...

The President, Association of Residents Doctors, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital Dr Margaret Erhunmwunsee has warned women especially young girls against using pieces of clothes and tissue paper during menstruation as such items could result in infections and infertility in the future. She ...

Matthew Ward Agius American scientists have identified a dozen symptoms most often associated with Long COVID. Researchers representing hospitals and medical schools across the US scrutinised symptom data from nearly 10,000 participants of the US National Institutes of Health’s RECOVER ...

Alcohol is a widely consumed substance across the world. It is often consumed in social settings, at parties, and during celebrations. While alcohol may provide temporary pleasure and relaxation, it can have significant negative impacts on your health in the long run. The following are some of the ...

By Amos Tauna The Federal Government and striking doctors have reached an agreement on the ongoing industrial action. The agreement followed a meeting held by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, with the leadership of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) and Nigerian ...

Cases of bird flu have been detected in backyard chickens in Paraguay, authorities said Saturday. The disease was found in the domesticated birds from the towns of Mariscal Estigarribia and Neuland in Mennonite farming areas, the National Animal Health and Quality Service (Senacsa) reported. ...

By Abdulrazaq Adebayo The five-day warning strike by Resident Doctors Association, RDA, has paralysed activities at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, UITH, in Kwara State. Findings by DAILY POST showed that only consultants are now seeing patients in the absence of the striking resident ...

The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has said overseas medicals for Nigerian Presidents will henceforth become a thing of the past with the inauguration of the N21 billion Presidential/VIP Wing of the State House Medical Center, located within the precincts of the State House in Abuja.Speaking at the ...

Vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet, providing a rich source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other essential nutrients. Despite this, many people do not consume enough vegetables in their daily diet, leading to a range of health issues. In this article, we will explore the ...

By Joseph Erunke The Federal Government has begun construction of Abuja hub, one of the three mega stores planned for Abuja, Lagos and Kano for the purpose of massively expanding vaccine storage capacity at the national level in Nigeria. Speaking during the ground-breaking ceremony marking the ...

By Francis Ugwu The high rate of male infertility has become a big worry to many health practitioners. Research findings show that more men are suffering from infertility than ever, a development described by a fertility scientist, Dr Shanna Swan, as a “global existential crisis.” Swan warned, ...

Paul Kidd, a 59-year-old activist and lawyer who lives north of the Australian city of Melbourne, said he was first diagnosed with HIV in 1991 but had probably already had it for several years. Although he asked for a test in 1986, he said his doctor advised against it because “at that time ...

By Francis Ugwu New research from Southern Medical University (SWNS) in Guangzhou, China, has revealed that talking on a mobile phone even if it is for a very short time can raise the risk of high blood pressure, a British news agency reports. Scientists say blood pressure remains a major cause ...

Evidence cited by neuropsychologist Dr Álvaro Bilbao, children under the age of six should not have access to smartphones, tablets, or computers. Using these devices can make them more irritable and worsen their concentration and memories compared to children who do not use them. Bilbao urges ...

Health experts say they are developing a nasal spray Viagra that could be available as early as 2025. The nasal spray could treat erectile dysfunction up to 10 times faster than Viagra. While Viagra was revolutionary when it hit shelves in the 1990s, but experts say it takes up to an hour to ...

A new blood test is designed to detect specific markers which show changes in the behaviour of stem cells that are a precursor to cancer mutations. Scientists have developed a blood test that identifies signs of cancer up to a year before tumours have even formed. Trial results have proved 100 ...

WHO announced that the Covid-19 pandemic, which claimed millions of lives and caused economic and social disruption, no longer constitutes a global health emergency. However, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that the threat from Covid-19 remained and estimated that the virus had killed ...

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confirmed that locally produced Indomie Instant Noodles in Nigeria are safe for consumption. This statement refutes reports circulating online that NAFDAC has banned locally produced Indomie Instant Noodles. The ...

By Wale Odunsi The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) has expressed concern over the reported discovery of ethylene oxide in Indomie Instant Noodles ‘Special Chicken Flavour’. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) raised the alarm ...

Soursop, known as Guanabana in Jamaica, is a popular fruit in the region, also referred to as Graviola and Brazilian Paw Paw in other parts of the world. The scientific name for soursop is Annona Muricata. The soursop tree is commonly found throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America, and ...

Francis Ugwu Alcoholic-tainted herbal beverages have a long history in Nigeria, with many people using them for medicinal purposes. However, in recent years, their production and consumption have skyrocketed. Health experts believe this development poses potential significant health risks, ...

The management of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said that it is expanding its test for the presence of the killer seasoning, ethylene oxide, to other brands of instant noodles offered for sale to Nigerians.The regulatory agency had on Monday said it ...

By Chioma Obina, LAGOS The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, said it will commence random sampling of Indomie noodles, including the seasoning, from the production facilities. This is coming on the heels of the recalling of indomie noodles by Taiwan and ...