Ebola: NCDC places Nigeria on high alert
ABUJA — The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed Nigeria on high alert following an update on the ongoing Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The NCDC Director-General, Jide Idris, disclosed this in a health advisory, saying preparatory activities were ongoing to strengthen the […]
Malaria: Mortein unveils automatic insect control
In a renewed fight against malaria, Mortein from the stables of Reckitt Benckiser has introduced Mortein automatic insect control system made from natural extracts. At launch in Lagos, Marketing Director, West Africa, Reckitt Benckiser, Oguzhan Silivrili represented by the Head, Trade Marketing, Mr. Emmanuel Ugwuanyi said development of the new product was informed by the need to stem the prevalence of malaria in the country and Africa in general.
Ebola fight, service to humanity — Volunteers
When news broke that the Federal government is sending 504 health workers in response to the call by Ebola affected countries for an urgent assistance to contain the Ebola Virus Disease, (EVD) many Nigerians had mixed feelings.
SWAAN seeks indigenous commitment to HIV/AIDS advocacy
The Society for Women and AIDS in Africa Nigeria, SWAAN, has urged indigenous companies and individuals to be committed in supporting government in the fight against HIV/AIDs in the country.
Hope rises as researchers discover destructive compound for malaria parasite
The infected cells changed shape and shrank in size. They also became more rigid and exhibited other alterations typical of aging red blood cells.
LASG procures assistive aids for physically challenged
To improve the lot of Lagosians with various forms of disabilities, the Lagos State Government is collaborating with private manufacturing companies to provide assistive aids at subsidised rate.
