Health

The theme of this year’s celebration is “Eye Care Everywhere”.

They spoke at a dialogue on health organised by development Research and Project Centre (dRPC)

The organisation established a cholera treatment centre during an outbreak of cholera in the state.

WHO is collaborating with Africa CDC to tackle the numerous health challenges facing the continent.

In spite of obvious merits, 87 per cent of women in Nigeria or their partners do not use modern or traditional contraceptives.

The survey was conducted by UNICEF and the Nigerian government.

To mark the Day, here are habits to avoid or embrace so as not to slide into mental disorder.

This plea was made as on Wednesday at the commemoration of the World Mental Health Day.

Mr Yusuf was reinstated in February after his suspension last year over alleged fraud

Over 36,000 children have been admitted at 18 centres in the state within the period, says the official

This agreement is a fruit of the advocacy for the improved holistic welfare of journalists in Nigeria.

The research offers the potential of treating human congenital diseases before birth

He said that the association had facilitated the immunisation of many nomadic children.

Incorrect use of Viagra can permanently damage the eyes, say researchers.

The Basic Health Care Provision Fund is the one per cent of the consolidated budget approved under the National Health Act.

The second machine came a few months after the first one was installed at the hospital.

At least 826,000 Nigerians are severely affected by heavy flooding.

The award was presented by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).

“Out of every 1000 newborn, 161 are likely to die before their fifth birthday in Bauchi.”

Nigeria records 12,000 estimated cases of fistula annually.

Cancer is a leading cause of death for children, with 300,000 new cases diagnosed each year among children aged 0-19 years.

Such practice is dangerous and has led to untimely death of many infants in Nigeria, the expert says.