Making the Decision to Seek Professional Help: When to See a Therapist
Introduction Making the decision to seek professional help is a big step. It can be difficult to know when it’s time to see a therapist. Knowing the signs of when…
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Ghana first to approve Oxford’s malaria vaccine
Ghana has become the first country in the world to approve a new malaria vaccine from Oxford University, a potential step forward in fighting a disease that kills hundreds of…
How to Incorporate Healthy Habits into Your Everyday Life
Introduction Incorporating healthy habits into your everyday life is essential for leading a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Making small changes to your daily routine can have a big impact on…
Understanding and Managing Anxiety: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction Anxiety is a normal part of life, but it can become overwhelming and debilitating if left unchecked. Understanding and managing anxiety is essential for leading a healthy and balanced…
UK Ceases Active Recruitment of Health Workers from Nigeria and 53 Other Countries
The United Kingdom has stopped “active recruitment” of skilled and experienced health and social care personnel from Nigeria and 53 other countries globally, mostly African nations. In its updated ‘Code…
Resident Doctors Take on Representatives, Oppose Five-Year Compulsory Service
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has opposed the House of Representative Bill mandating Nigeria-trained medical and dental practitioners to practice for five years before being granted full licence.…
Lassa fever deaths hit 142 in 23 States
The Nigeria Centre for Disease and Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that no fewer than 142 people across 23 states have died from Lassa fever since the turn of…
Marburg virus kills 5 in Tanzania
Tanzania’s health ministry on Tuesday confirmed that five people have died and three others are being treated for the Ebola-like Marburg disease. Health Minister Ummy Mwalimu said the cases were…
Mystery illness kills five, Tanzania begins probe
Tanzania has dispatched a team of health experts to investigate a mysterious disease that has claimed the lives of five people, the government said. The illness was detected in “a…
Pfizer looks past COVID with $43 bln deal for cancer drug innovator Seagen
Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) struck a $43 billion deal for Seagen Inc (SGEN.O) to add innovative targeted therapies to its portfolio of cancer treatments as it braces for a steep fall…