AGS NEWS – The Ogun State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, has said statewide screening of residents for diabetes and hypertension will begin on October 28. According to Coker, the purpose of the screening is to provide citizens with … Continue reading Ogun to begin 7-day free screening for diabetes, hypertension Oct 28
AGS NEWS – The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a significant rise in the cost of maintaining a healthy diet in Nigeria, with the average daily expense per adult reaching N1,255 in August 2024. This represents a 28% … Continue reading Cost of healthy diet rises by 28% – NBS
AGS NEWS – Scientists have created a study to determine the most common types of p3nis men possess and it was concluded that it is either a ‘grower’ or a ‘shower’ type of P3n!s. For those who don’t know, a … Continue reading Scientists reveal the most common penis types
AGS NEWS – The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced a seven-day warning strike starting at midnight on Monday, August 26, 2024, in protest of the kidnapping of their colleague, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola. Dr. Popoola, a registrar at … Continue reading BREAKING: Resident doctors begin strike Monday
AGS NEWS – The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has shut down over 400 illegal medicine stores in Cross River State as part of its efforts to ensure the quality, safety, and effectiveness of medications. The council also apprehended five … Continue reading Pharmacy Council shuts down 400 Illegal drug stores in Cross River state
AGS NEWS – The Ogun State Government has introduced a health insurance scheme targeting civil servants, public servants, and workers in the formal sector as part of the 2024 Public Service Week celebrations. Governor Dapo Abiodun, represented by Deputy Governor … Continue reading Ogun unveils health insurance scheme for formal sector
AGS NEWS – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested three suspects following a raid on an illegal alcohol production facility in Lagos Island, Lagos State. Acting on credible intelligence, NAFDAC enforcement officers discovered … Continue reading NAFDAC busts illegal alcohol factory in Lagos, seizes N200m goods
AGS NEWS – In one year, 3,173 Nigerian-trained nurses and midwives received licenses to practice in the United Kingdom, according to the latest report from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The data, covering April 1, 2023, to March 31, … Continue reading 3,173 Nigerian nurses, midwives moved to UK in one year – Report
AGS NEWS – The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has expressed serious concerns about the declining doctor-patient ratio in the country, stating it falls significantly short of international standards. NMA President Bala Audu highlighted this issue during a media meeting in … Continue reading Doctor-patient ratio in Nigeria is worsening – NMA
US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms. Biden, 81, tested positive following his first event in Las Vegas, where he was expected to later speak at the UnidosUS annual conference. White House press secretary … Continue reading US President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid-19
AGS NEWS – In Badagry, a cholera outbreak has resulted in the deaths of two individuals and the hospitalization of five others, as reported by Olatunde Bakare, the Medical Director of Badagry General Hospital. According to Bakare, the outbreak began … Continue reading Cholera outbreak claims two lives in Badagry prison, Lagos
AGS NEWS – Dr Kemi Ogunyemi, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, speaks to VICTORIA EDEME on the cholera outbreak in the state. What are the primary causes of the recent cholera outbreak in Lagos State? There have … Continue reading Unregistered tiger nut drinks caused Lagos cholera outbreak – Experts
AGS NEWS – The Ogun State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has announced a potential strike within a week due to poor working conditions. NMA Chairman, Dr. Azim Ashimi, stated at a press conference that the 21-day ultimatum … Continue reading Ogun doctors threaten strike over poor working conditions
AGS NEWS – The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has urged the public to be cautious due to a recent cholera outbreak in several Nigerian states. Mrs. Gloria Ogbaki, Head of Information and Communications at NBMA, released a statement quoting … Continue reading Government urges caution as cholera death toll reaches 30
AGS NEWS – A father rushed his daughter to the hospital after her lung collapsed from excessive vaping, equivalent to smoking 400 cigarettes a week. Mark Blythe received a distressing call on May 11, informing him that his 17-year-old daughter … Continue reading 17 year old girl’s lung burst after vaping the equivalent of 57 cigarettes a day
AGS NEWS – Dr. Muideen Olatunji, Executive Secretary of Oyo State Primary Healthcare Board, addressed concerns regarding the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine during a press conference in Ibadan. Contrary to rumors, Olatunji emphasized that the vaccine is not intended … Continue reading Oyo Government: HPV vaccine aimed at health, not population control
AGS NEWS – A 27-year-old man from Tunisia found himself in a distressing situation when he fractured his penis in two places while asleep, causing excruciating pain and a notable “eggplant” deformity. This rare occurrence, though uncommon, demanded immediate medical … Continue reading Man requires surgery after breaking his penis while sleeping, resulting in ‘Eggplant’ deformity
AGS NEWS – The Federal Government highlighted the ongoing issue of unsafe water usage across Nigeria, revealing that about 25% of the population still relies on hazardous water sources. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, addressed this … Continue reading Unsafe water use persists among 25% of Nigerians – FG
AGS NEWS – Despite warnings regarding the resurgence of Lassa fever in some parts of the country, many residents of Enugu State persist in consuming cassava flakes, locally known as garri. During interviews with NAN on Thursday in Enugu, a … Continue reading Enugu residents defy lassa fever warning, continue drinking garri
AGS NEWS – Physicist Reken R. Maikama, hailing from Taraba State, has been acknowledged for leading the longest mathematics lesson ever documented. This recognition came after the verification process of Maikama’s attempt, named ACA-Tong, with the International Book of Records … Continue reading Nigerian physicist sets international record for longest mathematics lesson
Confusion engulfed Desalu Street, Odo-Ona, in Ibadan South-West Local Government Area of Oyo State when personnel from an undisclosed hospital left a sick woman, Blessing Ayeni, in front of her husband’s shop. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon, January 19, … Continue reading Ibadan hospital officials cause confusion by leaving patient in front of husband’s shop
Cape Verde has received official certification from the World Health Organization (WHO) as a malaria-free country, making it the third nation in the WHO African region to achieve this status after Mauritius and Algeria. The certification is granted when a … Continue reading Cape Verde receives WHO certification as malaria free country, joins elite group
A fake doctor, Olarewaju Oludele, has been remanded in Agodi Correctional Centre by an Ibadan Family Court, situated at Iyaganku, over accusations of causing the death of a newborn baby boy. The 50-year-old Oludele allegedly drowned the infant in a … Continue reading Ibadan police arrest fake doctor
The Spanish government has re-imposed the use of face masks in hospitals and healthcare centers starting today, citing a surge in COVID-19 and flu cases across the country, according to the Health Ministry. Despite facing opposition from the majority of … Continue reading Spain reinstates face mask rules amid recent surge in COVID and Flu cases
Late on Monday, January 8, a crowd gathered outside the hospital, witnessing firefighters rushing into the burning building to rescue newborns from the neonatal unit. Video footage captured the intense efforts as several fire engines pumped water towards the third … Continue reading Tragic! Four babies killed as fire guts maternity hospital
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