The World Health Organisation (WHO) has prequalified the first diagnostic test for glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, a critical tool for safely administering WHO-recommended treatments to prevent relapse of Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax) malaria.
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The UN World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that the risk of avian flu spreading to a wider population remains “low” a day after the United States reported its first human death from bird flu.
Drinking water is usually the best way to stay hydrated. But there are times when drinks with added electrolytes can help…
Growing up in Muteff village, Fundong Subdivision, Boyo Division, North West Region, Cameroon, in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, everyone…
A Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, Dr Maymunah Kadiri, on Tuesday decried the poor attitude of the public toward their mental health, urging them to embrace regular mental health evaluation.
The Enugu State Government has emphasised its commitment to ensuring that all children in the state lead healthier lives, in order to reduce the socioeconomic burdens on families and society.
The first human death from bird flu in the United States has intensified calls for the government to ramp up efforts to stave off the threat of another pandemic — particularly ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it is committed to safeguarding public health, following reports of a Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China and other regions.
Lower back pain is a common issue that affects many people at some point in their lives. It can range…
A recent analysis of global drug use by the World of Statistics has revealed that cannabis remains the most prevalent…