Science & Tech
CEFSAR cautions Nigerians against consuming GMO food
By Ikenna Osuoha Prof. Qrisstuberg Amua, the Executive Director, Centre for Food Safety and Agricultural Research (CEFSAR), says that Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) induced…
Tag: Health
General News
Workers Day: Niger health workers seek pay rise
By Rita Iliya The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) in Niger has urged the state government to increase its members’ salaries…
Defence/Security
CDS’ wife tasks military, police personnel’s wives on regular exercise
By Sumaila Ogbaje Mrs Oghogho Musa, wife of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has urged military and police personnel’s wives to engage in…
Health
SRHR: Lives at risk without continued investment, Pathfinder warns
By Vivian Ihechu With development funding becoming increasingly constrained, Pathfinder International is urging the adoption of innovative approaches and the fostering of diverse…
General News
Expert advocates walking for preventive, cardiovascular health management
By Rukayat Moisemhe Lorenzo Mba, Founder, Waka Community International Foundation, has urged Nigerians to embrace walking to help prevent or manage conditions including heart…
Health
Pate inspects health facilities for Hajj 2025
Prof. Muhammad Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has completed a ministerial inspection of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria’s (NAHCON)…
Features
Lagos: Celebrating excellence in nursing
By Cecilia Ologunagba, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) When the Federal Executive Council approved the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration, it was welcomed…
Foreign
Vatican says pope’s condition has improved
Improvement The clinical condition of Pope Francis who is suffering from pneumonia has improved slightly, the Vatican said late Thursday. The 88-year-old pontiff also…
Health
Niger Governor’s wife launches free medical outreach
By Rita Iliya The Wife of Niger Governor, Hajiya Fatima Bago, has launched a free medical outreach in the Edati community as part…
Health
Study finds rising plastic particles in human brain, liver
Plastic Tiny plastic particles are accumulating in human tissues at increasingly higher levels, a new study published in the journal Nature Medicine showed. The…