The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on governments to significantly increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to save lives.
Hope Uzodimma of Imo, on Tuesday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IDCL Surgicals Limited for the establishment of a Robotic Surgical Centre in the state.
The Osun Commissioner for Health, Mr Jola Akintola, has said that more than two million children will be vaccinated against measles and rubella in the state.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has expressed concern over the high rate of drug abuse among youths in the country.
An Endocrinologist based in Bauchi, Dr Ayuba Mugana, says smokers and individuals with cholesterol-related health issues are at higher risk of developing diabetes.
A Gombe based Cardiologist, Dr Abubakar Sani, says excessive consumption of sugary drinks increase risk of cardiovascular diseases in children.
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) says it will review issues surrounding the suspension of its proposed strike within two weeks.
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Dr Abubakar Sani, a Consultant Cardiologist at Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, has warned Nigerians against excessive consumption of energy drinks. Our correspondent observes that there has...