70,000 Ebola vaccines released to DRC as Bundibugyo outbreak persists
By Chioma Obinna The Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC, has secured an initial 70,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine from the global Ebola vaccine stockpile as health authorities intensify efforts to contain the ongoing Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak. The release followed a request by the DRC government to the International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision, […]
Pen-like tool helps surgeons spot cancer cells
One of the biggest worries for patients undergoing cancer surgery is whether surgeons will miss some of the diseased tissue.
Cholesterol drug reduces death in men without heart disease
A cholesterol drug reduced by 28 percent the mortality rate among men who had high cholesterol but no heart disease, according to new research out Wednesday.
Don tasks Nigerians on disease awareness
With the launch of AlertClinic in Lagos, the Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, Prof. Folashade Ogunsola challenged Nigerians to arm themselves with information as no country survives without information on the burden and pattern of disease in its community.
Infertility: Foundation holds conference
According to press statement made available to Vanguard, and signed by the founder of Ibidunni Ighodalo Foundation, Mrs. Ibidunni Ighodalo, the aim of the conference is to create awareness on the rising cases of infertility, its early detection, causes and treatments as well as alternative methods of conceiving such as In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), egg donation and surrogacy.
Nigerian govt unprepared, unwilling to tackle Lassa fever — TOMORI
RECENTLY, the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, witnessed an outbreak of Lassa fever that claimed two lives and infected five doctors while hundreds were kept under surveillance.
