The Ekiti State Ministry of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, is gearing up to organize the 64th National Council on […]
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Bobrisky announces another December surgery for further transformation
Controversial Nigerian transgender personality, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has declared his intention to undergo another cosmetic surgery in December, vowing to risk his life to become the most […]
Doctors urge Tinubu to allocate 15% of budget to health
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has made a fervent plea to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to designate a minimum of 15% of the 2024 annual budget to […]
NMA Kaduna resolves to eliminate quack doctors in the state
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Kaduna State has taken a resolute stand to eliminate fake doctors and quacks from the medical profession within the state. Dr. Madaki David Sheyin, […]
27 year old woman appeals for N820,000 for life saving surgery
Hassan Motunrayo, a 27-year-old woman and small-scale business owner, is reaching out to the Nigerian community for financial support as she confronts inner cheek cancer. Motunrayo shared her health ordeal, […]
AstraZeneca train 10,600 healthcare workers to enhance healthcare sector
In an effort to enhance the healthcare sector, AstraZeneca, along with its partners, has successfully trained more than 10,600 healthcare professionals. This milestone was revealed in a statement titled ‘Healthy […]
Akeredolu suspends hospital registration and consultation fees
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has taken significant palliative measures to alleviate the financial burden on vulnerable residents in the wake of the fuel subsidy removal. The Governor suspended registration […]
FG to enforce ‘No Work, No Pay’ policy on striking resident doctors
The Nigerian government has taken a decisive step to address the ongoing strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) by directing the Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors […]
Resident doctors commence indefinite strike today
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced an indefinite strike starting from Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 12 am. NARD President, Dr. Emeka Orji, disclosed that the decision […]
WHO declares Aspartame sweetener as possible cancer causing Agent
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a World Health Organisation (WHO) agency, has stated that aspartame, an artificial sweetener commonly found in diet drinks and low-sugar foods, may […]
Osun government initiates enrolment of pensioners in health insurance scheme
The government of Osun State has disclosed its plans to incorporate contributory pensioners into the state’s health insurance scheme. Governor Ademola Adeleke issued a directive for the immediate payment of […]
FG is determined to end polio by December – Shettima
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has affirmed the country’s dedication to eliminating the variant poliovirus by the end of this year. During a meeting attended by governors under the Nigeria […]
Nigeria spends not more than $10 per citizen on health annually – Bill Gates
Bill Gates, co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has emphasized the need for improved healthcare budgeting by both the federal and state governments in Nigeria. Speaking at the […]
Bill Gates to visit Nigeria, partner on health and developmental issues
Microsoft co-founder and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, is set to visit Nigeria and the Niger Republic this week. The purpose of the visit is […]
Akeredolu transfers power to deputy amidst health concerns
Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, officially delegates power to deputy as health concerns persist. After weeks of speculation and his prolonged absence from the state, Akeredolu transfers authority to […]
Health experts advocate for enhanced funding to support research initiatives
Health experts have emphasized the need for increased domestic funding for research by the Federal Government to tackle health challenges in Nigeria. The call was made during the scientific seminar […]
Celine Dion determined to perform again amid ongoing health crisis
Celine Dion, the renowned Canadian singer, has not given up on her aspirations to perform again, despite an ongoing health crisis that has led to the cancellation of her concerts. […]
US and Mexico raise concerns about fungal outbreak linked to cosmetic surgeries
Authorities in the United States and Mexico are urging the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare a public health emergency following a fungal outbreak associated with cosmetic procedures in Mexico. […]
Nigerian healthcare workers threaten indefinite strike over unmet demands
Healthcare workers staged a protest in the Federal Capital Territory on Wednesday, warning that they would initiate an indefinite strike from midnight unless the Federal Government fulfills their demands. ALSO […]
Panic in Osogbo as teargas fired by riot police sends 35 pupils to hospitals
Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, experienced panic on Tuesday when approximately 35 students from Fakunle Comprehensive School were hospitalized after inhaling tear gas fired by riot policemen. The affected […]
NAFDAC highlights high rejection rates of Nigerian food exports, calls for enhanced collaboration
During the official commissioning of the new NAFDAC office complex at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and […]
Nigerian government opposes national assembly bill restricting medical practitioners licensing
The Nigerian government has expressed its disapproval of a bill proposed by the National Assembly that seeks to require Nigerian-trained medical and dental practitioners to work for a minimum of […]
NAFDAC warns public of falsified Ozempic injections in Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to the Nigerian public regarding a single batch of falsified Ozempic (Semaglutide) injection pens that […]
WHO declares end to global health emergency for Covid
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that the Covid-19 pandemic no longer constitutes a global health emergency. This announcement, made by WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, comes three […]
Decline in sperm quality in Nigeria and South Africa raises concerns
A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports has shown a decrease in the quality of sperm in men from Nigeria and South Africa. The study, titled “Trends in […]
High risk season for Meningitis and other diseases prompts alert from WHO
A report from the World Health Organisation (WHO) has shown that between October 2022 and April 2023, 1,686 suspected meningitis cases, including 532 confirmed cases, and 124 deaths, were reported […]
Nigerians spend N2.04 trillion annually on malaria prevention and treatment – Experts
Nigeria is still struggling to combat malaria despite various intervention programs that have been implemented. A recent estimate of the cost of malaria in Nigeria is N2.04 trillion per year, […]