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The World Heath Organisation (WHO) has  published its first ever list of antibiotic-resistant "priority pathogens" – a catalogue of 12 families of bacteria that pose the greatest threat to human health. The list was drawn up in a bid to…

The Ministry of Health and Social Services of Namibia has reported a malaria outbreak in the northern part of the country which has already claimed thirteen lives in the Kavango region. According to the ministry’s report, the outbreak is…

Amidst statistics showing a slight decrease in the number of workers in its heath workforce, the Lagos State government has concluded plans towards the adoption of its Human Resources for Health (HRH) policy  to strengthen  its workforce.…

“Gender equality is a human right. Women are entitled to live in dignity and in freedom from want and fear, without discrimination. Gender equality is also vital to sustainable development, peace and security. It’s not just a…

PROTOCOLS You are welcome to this press briefing which is intended to inform the general public about the recent activities of the Agency. The Agency in the past weeks has made several arrests and carried out investigations. Worthy of…

               Many analgesics should not be used if there is decreased kidney function, because they reduce the blood flow to the kidney. Also, long term use with higher doses may harm normal kidneys. It is important to realize…

Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the World Kidney Day today amidst calls by experts on the need to avoid herbal concoctions and other harmful agents which could damage the kidneys. Specifically, the experts warn against…

As part of its activities in marking the international Women’s Day, the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, named Stephanie Linus, a Nigerian actress also a member of the order the Federal Republic (MFR) of Nigeria as UNFPA Regional…

Maintaining a healthy sex life at home boosts employees' job satisfaction and engagement at the office, underscoring the value of a strong work-life balance, an Oregon State University researcher has found. A study of the work and sex…

A breakthrough  by British scientists could pave the way for more effective blood pressure drugs, The Mail Online reports. Experts have discovered how the body regulates blood pressure – giving them a way to replicate it with medication.…