Category: Health.

      The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed counterfeit, substandard, and fake pharmaceutical products valued at over ₦1 trillion at the Anambra State Waste Management Authority Dump Site in Agu Awka. NAFDAC’s Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, represented by Dr. Martins Iluyomade, led the destruction of seized …

                    Pope Francis is no longer relying on mechanical ventilation to assist his breathing at night, and his doctors believe his condition will continue to improve, according to a statement from the Vatican. The pope has been undergoing treatment for a severe respiratory infection at Rome’s …

                A new study published in JACC Advances on March 18, 2025, reveals that marijuana users face a significantly higher risk of life-threatening heart conditions, including heart attacks and strokes, compared to non-users. The research found that adults under 50 who use marijuana are more than six times …

                            The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has reassured Nigerians, especially those living with HIV, that the country has a steady supply of antiretroviral drugs, despite concerns raised by the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding the impact of halted …

Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has donated ₦10 million to Tansian College of Nursing in Oba, Anambra State, emphasizing the importance of education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation for Nigeria’s development. Obi, who made the donation during his visit on Saturday, highlighted education as a powerful tool for breaking the cycle of poverty …

                        The will of legendary actor Gene Hackman has been revealed, and it shows that he left his entire fortune to his wife, Betsy Arakawa. However, there is an unexpected twist: Hackman’s three children—son Christopher and daughters Leslie and Elizabeth—are not named as beneficiaries. …

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans to dismantle NHS England and place the management of the health service directly under government control. The move, aimed at reducing bureaucracy and improving patient care, marks a significant shift in how the NHS is run. In a speech on civil service reform, Starmer emphasized that abolishing …

                    An Australian man lived for 100 days with an artificial titanium heart while awaiting a transplant, setting a new record for the longest period anyone has used this technology. The patient, a man in his 40s who chose to remain anonymous, received the implant during …