Nigeria ranks 4th in world’s population of medical doctors – Paediatrics professor

A Professor of Paediatrics, University of Port Harcourt, Professor Kanu Nkanginieme, has revealed that Nigeria ranks…

WHO organises global summit to explore opportunities in traditional medicine

Sodiq Ojuroungbe  The World Health Organisation has announced plans to convene a Traditional Medicine Global Summit…

Gates Foundation selects 50 global health and development projects grantees

Lara Adejoro Following an overwhelming response to its most recent request for Grand Challenge proposals, the…

U.S. restates commitment to youth empowerment, gender equality in Africa

The United State Consul General in Lagos, Will Stevens, has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to promoting…

Parents warned not to give slushy ice drinks to young children over ‘toxic’ health risks

CHILDREN under four should not have slushy ice drinks because they can be toxic, food chiefs…