Health

Apollo cases confirmed in Yobe as residents raise alarm

The Yobe State Specialist Hospital, Potiskum, has confirmed cases of acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis, popularly known as Apollo, amid concerns over its spread in the town. The hospital urged residents to maintain good personal and…

Residents react as Plateau deploys CCTV, floodlights to track attackers

Residents of Jos, the Plateau State capital, are reacting to the ongoing installation of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras and floodlights across communities to boost security in the state. While many voiced optimism over the…

EU gives Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, CAR €2.3m to fight cholera outbreak

The European Commission has allocated €2.3 million in emergency humanitarian funding to Nigeria, Cameroon, the Central African Republic and Chad to support them in addressing the ongoing cholera epidemic. According to the World Health…

Soldiers foil mass abduction, rescue 9 in Zamfara

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled an attempt by terrorists to abduct people in Unguwar Rogo village, Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The troops also rescued nine civilians…

How suspect beheaded lady in Adamawa brothel

The Girei community in Adamawa State has been thrown into mourning following the death of a middle-aged woman, identified simply as Aisha, who was allegedly killed by a man at a brothel in the area. The incident occurred on Friday, August…

Why obesity is not simply about willpower

From hormones and metabolism to newer medicines, an endocrinologist explains why losing weight is often more complex than simply eating less and exercising more.

Endometriosis diagnosis and treatment to be sped up by new guidelines

GPs will be able to make a clinical diagnosis, rather than having to wait for a laparoscopy.

Rising number of people seeking ADHD diagnosis without treatment, say experts

Psychiatrists in Channel 4 documentary argue it is more a ‘social construct’ than a medical condition People are increasingly seeking to an obtain an ADHD diagnosis without pursuing treatment, according to experts who have called for more…

Missing climbers evacuated from Mount Elbrus, all found alive

They declined medical assistance

Knee-surgery beneficiaries dance at Punjab I-Day function sparks political slugfest

A video showcasing elderly men dancing at Punjab's Independence Day celebrations has sparked a heated political discussion. Opposition leaders claim these men were actually employees from the health department rather than beneficiaries of…

Puerto Galera suspends LGU work amid heavy rains

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The municipal government of Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro suspended work in all local government offices starting at noon on Tuesday, as heavy rains pounded the town. The Puerto Galera Public…

'Needs to be moved to hospital now': Imran Khan's health in jail deteriorates