The Ajao Estate Lions Club, District 404B1, has sensitised some parents in Lagos on childhood cancer and the need to protect children against the disease. Mrs Benedicta Ashibuogwu, the District Governor of Lions Club District 404B1, gave the advice during…
Ebola kills 5th health worker in Uganda
Ebola has claimed the life of another health worker as the country struggles to contain the spread of the virus. Mubende Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Rosemary Byabashaija confirmed the death identifying the deceased as Dr John Grace Walugembe who succumbed…
New book makes case for young Nigerians living with HIV
Efforts at projecting the concerns of young Nigerians living with Human Immunodeficiency Viruses, HIV, has received a boost with a debut publication by an international development expert, and Author, Amaka Momah-Haruna. The book, entitled: “Generation Z: conversation with young people…
Queen’s doctors concerned for her health – palace
The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health, Buckingham Palace has said. “Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical…
80% of Lagos residents patronise trado-medicine practitioners – Govt
Lagos State Government has revealed that 80 percent of residents patronize the traditional and alternative health care practitioners for their health care needs. This came as it released a code of conduct handbook for traditional, complementary and alternative medicine practitioners…
Obi looks beyond lockdown, proposes template for Nigeria’s economic recovery
Following the relaxation of COVID-19 lockdown in many parts of the country, the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has suggested what he described as a pathway to national economic…
IFC signs MoU to help Lagos improve infrastructure, revenue (Sun)
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced its readiness to provide advisory services to Lagos State government to enhance its infrastructure development and strengthen long-term financial sustainability. The advisory services to be offered by IFC will be designed to improve…
Why Sleeping Next To Your Dog Is Better Than Your Partner (Guardian)
There is the popular quote that, “you know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams”. While this might be true for many, when it comes to quality of sleep, men are…
Mental health: One in four young women struggling (BBC)
The official NHS report found young women aged 17 to 19 were twice as likely as young men to have problems, with 23.9% reporting a disorder. Problems are less common in younger age groups, but are rising albeit slowly. In…
Ebola virus infects 300 people in eastern Congo (Guardian)
The deadly Ebola virus has infected 300 people in Congo since an outbreak erupted almost two months ago in the country’s east, the health ministry said on Tuesday. Ebola is a deadly disease caused by a virus, though there are…