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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 »

Australia Woos Junior Doctors With £130,000 Annually, 20 Days Off A Month

LAGOS MAY 4TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Junior doctors are being lured to Australia with job adverts promising A$240,000 (£127,600) salaries and 20 days off a month to “travel, swim and surf in the sun”. In a reference to the popular autobiography and TV series This is Going to Hurt, which was written by Dr Adam Kay, a former […]

May 4 2023 | Posted in Health,International,National | Read More »

NAFDAC Warns Nigerians Against Killer Cough Syrup That Has Killed Six Children

LAGOS APRIL 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians about a dangerous cough syrup called ‘Naturcold’ in circulation. According to reports, the syrup which is reportedly manufactured by Fraken Group, is believed to have caused the deaths of six children under the age of five at a […]

Apr 28 2023 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

UK Stops Recruiting Doctors, Nurses, Other Health Workers From Nigeria, 53 Others

LAGOS APRIL 10TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The United Kingdom has placed Nigeria and 53 other countries on the red list of countries that should not be actively targeted for recruitment by health and social care employers. The announcement was contained in the revised code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England. […]

Apr 10 2023 | Posted in Health,National | Read More »

German Doctors Are Attempting To Reverse Death By Bringing Dead Bodies Back To Life

LAGOS FEBRUARY 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The waiting list for Tomorrow Biostasis, a cryopreservation startup based in Germany, is in the hundreds. And the company already has about 10 bodies preserved in a lab. What comes next is the real issue. According to a report from Tech.Eu, the company’s “standby ambulance” has already been busy, with cofounder Emil […]

Feb 9 2023 | Posted in Health,International,National | Read More »