ABUJA – President Bola Tinubu has approved an increase in the retirement age for doctors and other healthcare professionals in Nigeria, extending it from 60 to 65 years. This development was disclosed by the National Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Dr. Mannir Bature, in a statement released on Wednesday in Lagos. According…
The rise of bird flu across farms in California has raised questions about the virus and and its potential threat to humans. While the threat to humans is currently small, here is what you need to know about the state of bird flu. On Dec. 18, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency as the H5N1…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed an outbreak of Sudan virus disease in Uganda. The Sudan Virus disease is part of the Ebola virus family. In a statement in Geneva, Switzerland, on Friday the WHO said health authorities in Kampala confirmed that one patient had died – a nurse who had sought treatment at…
AKPABUYO – The National Association of Seadogs (NAS) on Friday conducted a free medical mission in Ukpong Atai Clan, Akpabuyo Local Government Area, Cross River State, as part of its quarterly humanitarian outreach. Dr Joseph Oteri, President of NAS, stated that the association regularly organises such medical missions to support underserved communities. “We’re here because…
Bristol Palin, the daughter of former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, has revealed that she is suffering from a neurological condition affecting the left side of her face. In a recent update, Palin disclosed that she began experiencing facial numbness over a week ago, which quickly led to paralysis on one side of her face. “Within…
