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14 million Nigerians abuse drugs – NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says no fewer than 14 million Nigerians are estimated to abuse…
U.S. exit: WHO’s impending funding shortfall threatens global health…
By Abdullahi Lukman
The World Health Organization (WHO) found itself in crisis mode during its executive…
Carbon Emissions may Kill 2m in Europe by 2099 – Study
By Faridat Salifu
A new study by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine projects that Europe could…
NAFDAC destroys N1.36b substandard goods
By Abdullahi Lukman
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed…
Soursop Leaves Tea and Your Health
By Chisom Ibemere
Soursop leaves tea is an herbal tea made by steeping the leaves of the soursop plant (Annona…
WHO declares Georgia malaria-free
By Grace Ademulegun
The World Health Organisation (WHO) officially declared Georgia malaria-free on…
Tanzania Confirms Case of Marburg Virus Disease
Tanzania's president, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has announced that a sample from an isolated part of the country has…
Suspected Marburg Virus Outbreak in Tanzania Sparks Concern
A suspected outbreak of the Marburg virus in northwest Tanzania has infected nine people, killing eight,…
Pencil Plant, Health Benefits and Uses
By Chisom Ibemere
The Pencil Plant (Euphorbia tirucalli), also known as "Firestick Plant" or "Milk Bush," is a…
Willow Bark, Nature’s Aspirin
By Grace Ademulegun
Willow bark has long been thought to be the source of the miracle drug aspirin, one of…
