Health

  The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors will today (Wednesday) hold its National Executive Council meeting to determine its next line of action on a pending ultimatum to the Federal Government. The association had earlier issued a 10-day ultimatum to ...

  The United States government has announced $32.5 million in humanitarian pledge to help tackle Nigeria’s growing hunger crisis The funds, channelled through the World Food Programme (WFP), will provide life-saving food and nutrition support to more than 764,000 people ...

  Rapper Zlatan Ibile is urging emerging artists to prioritize mental health support as they rise to fame In a social media post, he advised artists and their sponsors to allocate funds for therapy alongside marketing expenses. Zlatan emphasized that ...

  Bruce Willis is living with caregivers in a second home near that of his wife and young children following his diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia The 70-year-old “Die Hard” and “Pulp Fiction” star’s wife, Emma Heming Willis, who detailed her caregiving experiences ...

  An urgent recall has been issued for three different Dubai-style chocolate products due to a potentially deadly undisclosed allergen Noesis, Fix it, and Le Damas Dubai-style chocolates have all been recalled due to the presence of undeclared peanuts and other ...

  Nigerian Nurses Begin Nationwide Strike  Nigerian nurses, under the umbrella of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Federal Health Institutions Sector, yesterday, July 30, embarked on a seven-day nationwide warning strike. The action, which began at ...

  A 12-year-old girl has d!ed while giving birth to her attacker’s baby after she was allegedly r*ped by a 22-year-old man The unnamed schoolgirl began suffering severe stomach cramps 32 weeks into her pregnancy and was rushed to the ...

  Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu for buying a jet when millions of Nigerians have not access to basic amenities including good healthcare Obi, a guest on Sunday Politics, said if ...

  A team member of the Mountain Top University Rehabilitation Centre, Mr Olugbenga Taiwo, has warned students of the tertiary institution against drug abuse canvassing compassion for drug abusers above being regarded as criminals. He made the call on Thursday ...

  The number of children dying before their fifth birthday worldwide dropped to 4.8 million in 2023, while stillbirths declined slightly but remained at approximately 1.9 million, according to two new reports released on Tuesday by the United Nations Inter-agency ...

  The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the death of a 31-year-old physician who succumbed to Lassa fever after returning from the United Kingdom The agency also reported that the cumulative number of Lassa fever cases ...

  The Federal Government has converted the Gombe State government-owned General Hospital, Kumo, into a Federal Medical Centre. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Mr Bayo ...

  Teenage girl with no vag!n@ gets pregnant from giving oral s£x. Medics have recorded a unique case of a teenage girl who became pregnant from giving oral s£x through a series of events that are hard to believe. According ...

  The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Wednesday said it seized 87 truckloads of banned, expired and substandard medicinal products, including USAID and UNFPA-donated antiretroviral drugs, male and female condoms, among others. NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. ...

  Former Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, Major General Christopher Jemitola on Thursday slumped at the IBB Golf Course in Abuja and d!ed Sources close to his family confirmed that he was quickly rushed to the hospital but was ...

  A Nigerian man, Nkwocha Tochukwu has lashed out at men who deceive ladies into marriage, even when they know their 3rd leg is not functioning He called it mean, and queries to what end? He wrote; “What’s the point ...

  The World Health Organisation, WHO, has warned of a rising cancer burden. Bre.ast cancer remains the most common cancer among women in Nigeria, with many myths, cultural perceptions, and structural barriers hindering early detection and treatment In this exclusive ...

  Singer, Victony has shared a heartfelt update on his ongoing health struggles, revealing that he still experiences leg pain despite undergoing four surgeries. The singer’s troubles began in 2021 when he was involved in a devastating car accident that ...

  The Federal Government confirmed on Tuesday the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in Kano State The disease has impacted various bird species, including layers, ducks, guinea fowls, and turkeys. A circular signed by ...

  The Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Foundation, Mrs Emmanuella Arukwe, on Wednesday, said the foundation remains committed to promoting accessible and affordable healthcare for Nigerians. Arukwe, represented by Deputy Manager, Special Projects, NNPC Foundation, Teniola Abu, disclosed ...

  Singer, Flavour, has shared his approach to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In a podcast with former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, Flavour discussed his daily routine, which includes a unique eating schedule and regular physical exercise. According to Flavour, ...

  Renowned Nigerian health advocate, Aproko Doctor, has shared a heartwarming update on his remarkable recovery journey. Exactly two years ago, on December 18, 2022, he underwent a life-saving brain surgery to remove a tumor. To celebrate this milestone, Aproko ...

  Deborah Uloko, daughter of the founder of Dunamis International Gospel Centre Paul Enenche, has welcomed a baby boy. Pastor Paul Enenche shared the news on Instagram with a touching video that tagged family members. He revealed that the baby ...

  The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has signed a new law prohibiting human organ harvesting and 10 years’ imprisonment for offenders. The Human Organ Harvesting and Tissue Transplantation Law was among five new laws rolled out by the state ...

  A healthcare firm, Codix Group, has received World Health Organisation approval to package a prequalified Rapid Diagnostic test kit locally. In a statement, Codix Group, a subsidiary of Colexa Biosensor Ltd, noted its approval signalled a breakthrough for healthcare ...