Microbiologists have raised alarm that livestock that appear healthy can still carry and transmit drug-resistant bacteria to people. Experts say these germs live quietly in the intestines of cattle, sheep, goats and chickens without causing visible illness in the animals, but they pose a serious threat to human health. The specialists explained that indiscriminate use…
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to 63 health zones across seven provinces, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The global health body said on Friday that two new health zones, Bulu in Sud Ubangi province and Dungu in Haut-Uele province near the South Sudan border, have recorded infections,…
Pharmacists have warned that crushing tablets, especially modified-release medicines, can destroy their carefully designed release mechanism and expose patients to serious health risks including overdose and treatment failure. They explained that modified-release formulations, often labelled as MR, SR, XL, ER or LA, are specially engineered to control the rate and location at which the active…
The Ondo State government has placed an immediate ban on the sale and distribution of unverified alcoholic drinks and other consumables. The directive comes after 30 people reportedly died in Odigbo Local Government Area over the weekend. The incident happened on Saturday, September 5, in Odigbo town and Araromi-Obu. According to reports, residents had consumed…
Paediatricians are urging parents to rethink the regular use of mosquito coils in homes with children, citing concerns over indoor air quality. According to medical experts, the smoke released when coils burn contains fine particles and chemical compounds. When inhaled over long periods, these pollutants can irritate a child’s airways and worsen existing respiratory conditions….