Health

The Senate, on Thursday, approved the d3ath penalty for dealers and importers of cocaine, heroin and other hard drugs into the country. The proposed capital punishment also applies to manufacturing, trafficking, dealing in or delivery of hard drugs by any ...

    The Zone 2 Police Command Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos has apprehended one Tayo Shakirudeen, the Managing Director (MD) of Skylink Medical Centre in Elepe-Ikorodu, suspected of operating as a fraudulent medical practitioner with allegedly forged credentials Acting on intelligence ...

More than 10 people suffered injuries in a brutal assault at a hospital in southwest China. Unnamed authorities reported that two people have tragically lost their lives. The attack, which occurred at Zhenxiong County People’s Hospital in Zhaotong city, left ...

An 11-year-old girl, Tia Gordon, from Northampton, endured misdiagnoses of stomach bugs and migraines by doctors more than 30 times before she was diagnosed with brain tumour. Despite repeated visits to GPs, A&E, and NHS 111 calls, her severe headaches ...

World Day for Safety and Health, Adron Homes orchestrated a dynamic Fitness Hangout Event.   In celebration of this year’s World Day for Safety and Health, Adron Homes orchestrated a dynamic Fitness Hangout Event, firmly rooted in the principles of ...

The Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, has arrested a 37-year-old fake medical doctor and practitioner, with suspected forged certificates. The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the zone, Olatoye Durosinmi, confirmed the arrest on Tuesday while parading the ...

Singer Khaid is finally recuperating after days of being admitted at the hospital Recall that the singer was reportedly suffering from internal bleeding, as posted by his manager. His record label CEO and skitmaker, Sydney Talker asked for prayers from ...

Jason Holton, known as ‘Britain’s heaviest man,’ weighing around 50 stone, d!ed as doctors couldn’t save him from organ failure. The Surrey resident, who struggled with obesity, faced immense health challenges before his untimely demise. His mother, Leisa, recounted the ...

The Federal Government has mandated all Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) and Medical Directors (MDs) of Federal Tertiary Hospitals to procure needles and syringes solely from NAFDAC-approved local manufacturers. The new directive is contained in a circular addressed to all CMDs ...

The Oyo state council of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if their demands are not met in 14 working days.   The council in a letter addressed to Governor Seyi Makinde ...

A groundbreaking project, Transform, aims to change prostate cancer screening and reduce de3ths by 40% in the UK.   With no existing screening program, this £42m initiative is hailed as a game-changer by experts. Prostate cancer claims around 12,000 lives ...

Donald Trump’s behaviour in court is raising eyebrows, with a psychologist suggesting it’s akin to dementia. During his hush money trial, Trump has been observed dozing off at the defense table, sparking worries about his mental state. Psychologist Dr. John ...

Grace Lewis Shaw, a vibrant 22-year-old from Liverpool, passed away after waking up with a headache.   It’s believed she accidentally overdosed on her mother’s morphine while seeking relief. Grace, described as “funny” and “cheeky,” was found unresponsive on her ...

Yobe State government has confirmed the death of 85 people from Cerebrospinal Meningitis in the state while 2,510 have recovered from the disease between January 2023 to April 2024. Yobe Commissioner for Health, Dr. Lawan Gana told journalists in Damaturu that ...

Children in England are drinking alcohol more than kids in any other country, a serious report finds. Not only that, but they’re also vaping and smoking a lot. The World Health Organization looked at data from 44 countries, talking to ...

A 21-year-old woman’s life was put in danger after she drank coffee from a vending machine at Majorca airport filled with insects. Working for an airline, she bought the drink to quench her thirst, but soon realized something was wrong ...

Trending lawyer, Anyim Veronica, receives one-year health insurance from a US-based Nigerian doctor after her embarrassing experience with Dr. Paul Enenche. Since the time she confirmed the authenticity of her law degree from NOUN University of Nigeria, blessings have flocked ...

Popular comedian, Deeone, seeks Phyna’s forgiveness for dragging her while suffering from an ill health condition. The Ex Bbnaija star, who has been at loggerheads with colleague, Phyna, stated that he woke up with a strange incision on his stomach ...

A mom, Donna Ventura, 64, fell ill within an hour of eating salmon and morel mushroom sushi last April. The po!son attacked her liver and kidneys, leading to a painful two-week battle in the ICU before she passed away on ...

Nollywood Veteran actor, Zack Orji has revealed his ordeal after he slumped and had to undergo two brain surgeries in Nigeria. In an interview on Channels TV, Orji reminisced the events that happened when he slumped in the bathroom, leading ...

About 250 experts met up in Kinshasa, Congo, with the help of the World Health Organization and Africa CDC to tackle the Monkey Pox virus, a serious infectious disease. The situation is serious. Last year, the Congo had over 14,000 ...

  Moderna, a US pharmaceutical company, has halted plans to build a vaccine manufacturing facility in Kenya due to over $1 billion in losses from decreased demand for COVID-19 vaccines in Africa.   The decision comes after facing over $1 ...

Deaths from dengue disease have tripled in Peru this year, with over 117 recorded fatalities, compared to 33 in 2023. The government, led by President Dina Boluarte, declared an emergency to combat the outbreak, intensified by climate change. Dengue symptoms ...

Some hospitals are changing how they handle cases where babies are born exposed to drugs. Previously, mothers like Kirsten Puccio faced reports to child services just for taking prescribed medications. Puccio’s doctors prepared a plan for her child’s care, leading ...

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has recalled Benylin Paediatrics Syrup manufactured by Johnson & Johnson, following recent toxicity findings in the laboratory on the product NAFDAC said laboratory analysis conducted on the product showed that ...