The biotech Oxitec had released the genetically engineered insects with the hope that they would breed with wild populations and … More
Category: Health
Scientists release sterile mosquitoes to fight malaria in Burkina Faso
Scientists in Burkina Faso have deployed a new weapon in the fight against malaria, and waded into a thorny bioethics … More
Vaccinations: Misinformation is very dangerous
Ethan Lindenberger is only 18 years old, but he is already a hardened campaigner. By Ana Lazaro He managed to … More
Avoid fruits consumption during medication, Pharmacist warns
A Nigerian pharmacist, Mr Emmanuel Tangang, has advised Nigerians against consumption of fruits during medication to avoid reduction in the … More
Chinese Scientists try to cure one man’s HIV with crispr
For the first time, a patient got treated for HIV and cancer at the same time, with an infusion of … More
Microplastics in drinking water don’t threaten human health
A new report finds no evidence of a current danger from microplastics, but the WHO urges further research. By Ashley … More
Nigerian scientist develops anti-malaria, cancer, TB drugs
A Professor of Chemistry with the University of Ilorin, Mr Joshua Obaleye says his team hasld discovered anti-malaria, anti-cancer and … More
Update on Ebola drug trial: Two strong performers identified
The co-sponsors of the Ebola therapeutics trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have announced advances that will … More
Nigerian scholar, Arowona develops anti-tuberculosis metal drugs in India
A Nigerian PhD scholar with the University of Ilorin, Misitura Lawal-Arowona, under the supervision of Prof. Joshua Obaleye, has promised … More
Infectious diseases: What makes some people more receptive to vaccination?
Fear, trust, and the likelihood of exposure are three leading factors that influence whether people are willing to be vaccinated … More
Two-thirds of Global South hypertension sufferers missing treatment – study
Healthcare in low- and middle-income countries is poorly prepared for the increasing number of people with high blood pressure, with … More
Genetically modified fungus hailed as malaria breakthrough
Genetically modified fungus rapidly kills malaria-spreading mosquitoes: study Trials in Burkina Faso reduced mosquito colonies by 99 per cent Researchers … More
New study: Africa’s demographic trailblazers: How falling fertility rates accelerate development
Africa’s strong population growth poses an enormous challenge for the continent. Consistently high fertility rates are making it increasingly difficult … More
Opinion: Why Nigeria’s greenlighting of Bt insect resistant cotton, cowpeas may spur Africa’s acceptance of GMOs
By Steven Cetier Despite its ongoing agricultural problems, most of Africa has been reluctant to embrace the idea of allowing … More
New evidence questions use of saline fluids to resuscitate critically ill children with sepsis
Doctors have urged hospitals around the world to reconsider the type of fluids used to treat children gravely ill with … More
Tumor: Nigeria’s JUTH undertakes first brain surgery using drilling machine
The Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), at the weekend undertook its first surgery to remove brain tumor using a machine … More
VVF: Nigeria’s JUTH operates 82-year-old woman, halts 50 years urine leakage
An 82-year-old woman was among 43 victims of Vesico Vagina Fistula (VVF), operated upon by medics of Jos University Teaching … More
Radiation, major cause of cancer, other ailments – FUTA Don
A Professor of Nuclear Radiation and Medical Physics with the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), Prof. Adeseye Arogunjo has … More
Nigeria: Glaucoma specialist decries dearth of Opthalmologists, Optometrists in rural areas
A Consultant Ophthalmologist with the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), College of Medicine of University of Lagos, Prof. Adeola Onakoya … More
UN says over 200m women who want contraception can’t get it
Over 200 million women around the world who want to prevent pregnancy are unable to access contraception, the UN said … More
Nigeria: Public health consultant urges Nigeria to provide adequate vaccines for Meningitis
Dr Uthman Mubashir, a public health physician, on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to provide adequate vaccines for the prevention … More
Nigeria: Jigawa LG to vaccinate 21,300 livestock
Guri local government in Jigawa will vaccinate 21,300 livestock against contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBP) and pests des petits ruminants (PPR). … More
HIV/AIDS: Institute to partner Rivers govt to strengthen diagnostic capacity
The Institute of Human Virology of Nigeria (IHVN) says it will work with Rivers Government and the Centre for Disease … More
REED+ National Capacity Building will reduce carbon emission – CSDevNet
The Climate and Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNet), a civil society group, says the ongoing Reducing Emission from Deforestation and Degraded … More
Health workers commend UNICEF for tackling malnutrition among children in Nasarawa
Some health workers in Nasarawa State have commended the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for its efforts in tackling malnutrition … More
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