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Protest as faulty elevator kills doctor in Lagos hospital, colleagues down tools in three facilities
It was a shattered dream for Edo-born medical doctor, Dr Vwaere Diaso, who died on Tuesday at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, after an elevator she took crashed.
Lagos NMA declares 5-day mourning for Dr Vwaere who died in elevator accident
The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) on Wednesday declared a five-day statewide mourning for late female doctor, Dr Diaso Vwaere.
Anthrax Disease: Lagos identifies, destroys infected animals
Lagos State Government says it has confiscated, burnt and buried six animals infected with Anthrax disease to prevent its spread.
Ponmo: Consumption can cause liver, kidney, heart damage, neurological disorders — NAFDAC
In spite of repeated warnings by relevant agencies and health experts on the dangers of consuming Ponmo, a popular delicacy across the country, especially the South West, findings show that many Nigerians have continued to ignore the advisories.
Over 100 positive cases in Isolation as Diphtheria Outbreak spread to 31 Kano LGA’s
More than 100 confirmed cases of diphtheria infection are presently receiving treatment at two newly isolation centres in Kano,
Suspend impending strike action, Speaker Abbas tells Resident Doctors
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas has urged the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to immediate suspend the impeding strike.
Boiling your meat well does not kill anthrax, expert warns Nigerians
Dr Obi Ogar, Director, Veterinary Services, Cross River Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, has disclosed that well boiled meat does not prevent one from contracting anthrax after consumption.
Ogar said this on Saturday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar.
Seven of many positive effects ginger offer for your health and well-being
Below are but a seven of the many positive effects a ginger may offer for your health and well-being.
Lagos pilgrim dies in Makkah
A pilgrim with the Lagos State contingents to Hajj, Alhaja Kuburat Sekoni, has died.
Strike looms as doctors issue FG fresh two weeks ultimatum
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Wednesday has served the Federal a fresh two-week ultimatum to press home members’ lingering demands.