Over 300,000 Persons Infected with Hepatitis B in Taraba State

​Emerging report indicates that no fewer than 300,000 persons across ages in Taraba state were infected with Hepatitis B. This was made public on  Sunday 4th August, 209 during an event to mark the World Hepatitis Day in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba state.

Nigeria To Be Declared Polio Free - WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that it is set to declare Nigeria a polio-free country.

Breakthrough: First Indigenous Anti-Snake Vaccine Unveiled At UNIJOS

Finally, victims of snakebite will have hope from the snake venom as the African Centre for Excellence in Phytomedicine Research and Development, University of Jos in collaboration with the National Office of Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has today unveiled the first indigenous and World anti-snake vaccine called COVIP-Plus in Abuja.

New Research Suggests Daily Aspirin Intake Can Prevent Heart Disease

A new study has revealed that adults who've never had the cardiovascular disease could still be taking a daily aspirin to prevent heart disease, despite updated recommendations that say it may be unnecessary and possibly risky.

Minimum Wage Saga: TUC Reject Partial Implementation

Following the directive by President Buhari on the partial implementation of the new minimum wage, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has today rejected the policy of the National Salaries and Wages Commission (NSIWC) on the haphazard implementation of the National minimum wage as directed by President Buhari.

Breaking News... President Buhari Appoints Gambo Aliyu As New NACA DG

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr. Gambo Aliyu Gumel as the new Director-General, of National Agency for the Control of Aids (NACA), for an initial term of four (4) years.