Health

Doctor Liu Zhiming of Wuhan Wuchang Hospital who died of coronavirus The director of a leading hospital in China's central city of Wuhan, Liu Zhiming has died of Coronavirus on February 18. According to Chinese media, Doctor Liu, 51,…

Reports has it that Novelist Dean Koontz may have predicted the coronavirus outbreak in a book, “The Eyes of Darkness” he wrote in 39 years old ago (1981).  The fictional novel tells the story of a Chinese military lab located in Wuhan,…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has on Saturday said five travellers from China tested negative to Coronavirus also known as COVID19. The NCDC Director-General, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, had on Friday said that the centre…

The novel Coronavirus death toll has increased to 1,526 people and there are currently 67,109 confirmed cases in 29 countries and territories. Meanwhile, WHO Egypt has announced that Egypt has confirmed its first case of the…

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned food vendors and others against the use of paracetamol as tenderizer in cooking meat and beans.The Kwara Coordinator of NAFDAC, Mrs Roseline Ajayi…

Researchers found over 90 per cent of Yaravirus genes that have never been seen before, making it mysterious and wholly unique. Stock image of a virus under the microscope Scientists have discovered a mysterious never-before-seen virus…

The Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) in Ondo State, has denied the outbreak of Lassa Fever on its campus. The spokesperson for the institution, Mr Adegbenro Adebanjo confirmed this in a statement, while calling on staff and…

The Ministry of Health has announced that three laboratories have been set up across Nigeria to test suspected patients for the disease. The announcement was made by the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, at the briefing…

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state The death toll of  “strange disease” that broke out in Benue state since January 30 has reportedly killed more than 10 persons. The President-elect of the Igede National Youth Council, Mr. Andyson…

The Senate has on Thursday raised an alarm over the outbreak of a “strange epidemic” that has killed 15 people and infected 105 people in Benue State. It was revealed that the outbreak of the strange disease occurred on January 29, 2020,…

Doctor Li Wenliang who issued early warnings about coronavirus outbreak dies of the virus at 34 Wuhan Central Hospital in China has announced the death of a Chinese doctor, Li Wenliang who tried to issue the first warning about the…

Two foreign nationals, a Chinese and an Argentinian are suspected to have shown symptoms of coronavirus at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital on February, 5 2020. It was gathered that an Argentine and a Chinese national were referred to…

Members of the House of Representatives has on Tuesday rejected a motion to evacuate Nigerians stranded in China, following the outbreak of Coronavirus. According to the lawmakers, who voted massively against the motion raised by the…

The Federal Government has designated seven of its Federal Tertiary Health Institutions as Oncology Centres of Excellence with a view to upgrading them to manage invasive cancer and cancer-related illnesses.  Minister of Health, Dr…

This photo taken on January 30, 2020 shows medical staff members wearing facemasks talking at a hospital in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province, during the virus outbreak in the city. China has kick-started a clinical trial to…