FGM: Patent medicine dealer, two others arrested for forcible genital mutilation of girl, 16

…Two varsity students hospitalized Two students of Ebonyi State University(EBSU) are currently on intensive care at the National Obstetric Fistula Centre (NOFIC), Abakaliki after undergoing Female Genital Mutilation(FGM). This is…

Coronavirus: 10 Chinese cities on lockdown; 830 cases confirmed

The Chinese National Health Commission said Friday that there are 830 confirmed cases of the new Coronavirus countrywide, while at least 25 people have died. At least 10 cities, and…

Officials confirm outbreak of Lassa Fever in Abia state

The Ministry of Health in Abia has confirmed the outbreak of lassa fever in Olokoro community, Umuahia South Local Government Area. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Chief Egbulefu Eze,…

Army Embarks on Medical Outreach in Imo

.By Jennifer John The 34 Field Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Obinze has continued its medical outreach in Imo state, with Izombe Community in Oguta Local Government Area as the…

Lagos shut down 24 pharmacies, shops

No fewer than 24 pharmacies, patent medicine shops and unlicensed premises have been shut down by the Lagos State Taskforce on Counterfeit, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods, in some…