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COVID-19: WHO says sequencing remains vital to tracking spread of new variants

Metro News NgJan 13, 202313 January 20230

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says sequencing remains vital to detecting and tracking the emergence and spread of new variants of COVID-19, such as XBB.1.5.

Alcohol consumption, smoking can cause lung, liver cancer- Expert warns women

Metro News NgJan 11, 202311 January 20230

A medical expert, Dr. Omolara Adelowo has advised women across the country to shun alcohol consumption and all forms of smoking. Adelowo, a former Head

APC candidate unveils foundation, tasks Lagos residents on healthy living

Metro News NgJan 10, 202310 January 20230

Mrs Kafilat Ogbara, 2023 APC House of Representatives Candidate, Kosofe Federal Constituency, has advised residents of Lagos State to make healthy living their primary goal.

Cross River Govt apprehends 84-year old alleged quack surgeon

Metro News NgJan 9, 20239 January 20230

The Cross River Health Taskforce has apprehended Mr Simon Okuta-Agba, an 84 years old alleged fake surgeon in Ukpah, Bekwarra Local Government area (LGA) of

Medical expert lauds presidential accent of mental health law

Metro News NgJan 7, 20237 January 20230

The presidential accent to the Mental Health Law by President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday has continued to generate positive responses from Nigerians. In Osun, a

22 die from heart attacks in India’s Uttar Pradesh amid cold wave shock

Metro News NgJan 6, 20236 January 20230

Officials on Friday said at least 22 people had died from heart attacks in one single day amid cold wave conditions in the northern Indian

Foundation launches Vision Health Detective App to prevent blindness

Metro News NgDec 17, 202217 December 20220

A Vision Health Detective (VHD) App and Partnership for Sight Innovative of Nigeria (PASSION) project, aimed at increasing access to eye care and restoring sight

Suspected cholera takes 20 lives in Cross River community

Metro News NgDec 17, 202217 December 20220

Twenty persons may have lost their lives to suspected cholera outbreak in Ekeureku community in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River. The suspected outbreak

Group seeks extension of retirement age for health workers

Metro News NgDec 17, 202217 December 20220

The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigerian (MDCAN) on Saturday called for an extension of the retirement age of health workers in the country.

Children to get new malaria shot by end of 2023 — WHO

Metro News NgDec 8, 20228 December 20220

World Health Organization (WHO) said a new malaria vaccine RTSS would be distributed more widely from 2023 protecting millions of children in the countries where