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Why Black Market Organs Harvesting, Trafficking Business Boom in Nigeria

LAGOS AUGUST 14TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nigeria’s black market for kidneys is booming due to hypertension and renal failure, which affect 20 million Nigerians, with one in five needing urgent transplants. Since humans only need one kidney for survival, they can donate the other to a sick person. In recent years, there has been an increase in the […]

Aug 14 2023 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

JAPA: 4,000 Nurses Migrated From Ghana Within Six Months

LAGOS JULY 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Some 10,209 nurses between January 01, and July 07, 2023, sought clearance with the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) Secretariate to leave the country for greener pastures. Out of the figure, about 4,000 were cleared and have travelled to work outside as nurses. Dr David Tenkorang-Twum, General Secretary of GRNMA, […]

Jul 29 2023 | Posted in Health,Interview,National | Read More »

Coronavirus Back In Some Part Of US

LAGOS JULY 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Dr. Bob Wachter was an expert who diligently practiced what he preached. For three years, the prominent University of California at San Francisco physician advocated masking and vaccination for those who, like him, wanted to avoid the coronavirus, as well as the mysterious, long-lasting symptoms known as long COVID. When Wachter’s wife […]

Jul 29 2023 | Posted in Health,International,National | Read More »

NAFDAC Declares War On Drug Hawkers, Condemns Indiscriminate Ripening Of Fruits With Calcium Carbides

LAGOS JULY 20TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC has declared war on drug hawkers nationwide. Director General of NAFDC, Prof Christianah Adeyeye who made the declaration during a sensitisation workshop on Dangers of Drug Hawking and Ripening of Fruits with Carbide on Wednesday in Lagos decried the nefarious activities […]

Jul 20 2023 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

Socio-Economic Impact Of Covid-19 Pandemic On Nigerians

By Chikezie Esther LAGOS JULY 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)-The Covid-19 pandemic, has had a significant impact on Nigeria’s economy and the healthcare system. The first case in Nigeria was recorded was recorded on the 27th of February, 2020 and since then the number of cases continued to rise with over 170,000 cases and over 2000 deaths confirmed […]

Jul 1 2023 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

NAFDAC Nabs Counterfeit Drug Importer, Revalidator Of Expired Animal Feeds

LAGOS JUNE 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The National Agency for Food And Drug Administration And Control, on Thursday, paraded some suspected drug and food fraudsters. Director General, NAFDAC, Prof. Christianah Adeyeye, in a statement made available to The PUNCH on Friday, said one Mr Okeke Francis of No. 28 Otigba Crescent, G.R.A. Onitsha, Anambra State, was arrested with […]

Jun 24 2023 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

Bill Gates To Visit Nigeria This Week

LAGOS JUNE 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, will visit Nigeria next week. The billionaire will also be visiting Niger Republic. According to a statement seen by TheCable, Gates’ visit to the two countries is to discuss global health and development with national and local leaders, foundation partners, grantees, scientists, […]

Jun 19 2023 | Posted in Business,Health,National | Read More »

Antrax Deadly Disease: FG Warns Against Eating ‘Ponmo’ Smoked Meat, Bush Meat

LAGOS JUNE 12TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has alerted Nigerians on the outbreak of Anthrax in some neighbouring countries within the West African sub-region. Following the development, the ministry strongly advised Nigerians to desist from the consumption of hides (ponmo), smoked meat and bush meat as they pose serious risk until […]

Jun 12 2023 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

88-Year-Old Australian Doctor Abducted In Burkina Faso 7 Years Ago Regains Freedom

LAGOS MAY 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-An 88-year-old Australian doctor held captive by Islamic extremists in West Africa for more than seven years has been freed and has returned to Australia. Ken Elliott was safe and well and was reunited with his wife and their children on Thursday night, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said. “I’m very pleased to […]

May 19 2023 | Posted in Health,International,National | Read More »

Ill Health: Peter Obi Visits Charly Boy In Lagos, Wish Him More Years Of Good Health

LAGOS MAY 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has paid a visit to outspoken entertainer, Charly Boy at his Lagos residence. It would be recalled that Charly Boy, a known supporter of Obi, disclosed he had been battling prostate cancer. “I have fought one too many battles in my short […]

May 15 2023 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »