Junior doctors across England commenced the longest strike in the history of the National Health Service (NHS) on Wednesday, January 3. The strike, initiated by the British Medical Association, involves thousands of medics and centers around a bitter pay dispute. … Continue reading UK doctors gear up for NHS’s longest strike in history
The First Lady of Delta State, Tobore Oborevwori, made a special visit to the Asaba Specialist Hospital in Asaba today to extend a warm welcome to the first baby born in the state for the year. The newborn, Destiny Onuoha, … Continue reading Delta governor’s wife pays special visit to baby of the year, settles medical bills
Hospital doctors in England have initiated their lengthiest strike action starting Wednesday, raising concerns among health authorities about the added strain on services during the busiest time of the year. Junior doctors, those below the consultant level, have joined picket … Continue reading Doctors in England begin fresh strike over pay dispute
President Bola Tinubu has announced a strategic focus on improving Nigeria’s health sector through substantial investments and increased budget allocation in the proposed 2024 budget. Emphasizing health as a fundamental human right, Tinubu outlined plans for an extensive overhaul of … Continue reading Tinubu pledges significant funding for health sector
In its pursuit of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030, the Federal Government is preparing to introduce the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative. Professor Muhammad Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, announced this during a … Continue reading FG set to unveil universal health coverage initiative
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for a gene-editing treatment designed for sickle cell patients aged 12 and above. The announcement, made through an FDA press release on Saturday, introduces two stages of treatment named … Continue reading FDA greenlights historic gene-editing treatment for sickle cell patients in the U.S
An investigation has revealed that a total of 1,197 doctors trained in Nigeria have migrated to the United Kingdom since May 29, 2023. As of the current data, Nigeria is on track to surpass Pakistan and become the second-highest contributor … Continue reading 1,197 Nigerian trained doctors migrate to UK since May
In a bid to enhance maternal healthcare and reduce maternal mortality rates in the state, the Ogun State government has introduced a free delivery program called “Ibidero,” targeting 15,000 pregnant women. Dr. Tomi Coker, the Commissioner for Health, announced this … Continue reading Ogun state aims to benefit 15,000 pregnant women with free maternal healthcare program
The United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) delivered a crucial oxygen plant to the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital in Sagamu on Tuesday. The purpose behind this generous act is to ensure an ample and affordable supply of oxygen for … Continue reading UNICEF gifts oxygen plant to Ogun hospital
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 Health. Dr. Oyebanji Filani, the Ekiti State Commissioner for Health … Continue reading Ekiti set to host 64th national council on 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 the country’s ailing health sector. Dr. Dele Abdullahi, the President … Continue reading Doctors urge Tinubu to allocate 15% of budget to health
The House of Representatives, in an effort to combat the rising incidence of malaria in the country, suggested that declaring a state of emergency on the disease might be a prudent move. During the inaugural meeting of the Committee on … Continue reading Reps urges FG to subsidize malaria drugs
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, the State NMA Chairman, made this declaration during a press … Continue reading NMA Kaduna resolves to eliminate quack doctors in the state
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, which commenced in 2017 with a seemingly innocuous toothache in … Continue reading 27 year old woman appeals for N820,000 for life saving surgery
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced its intention to revisit the penalties imposed on exporters of substandard products. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, conveyed this during a press conference held on … Continue reading NAFDAC to reevaluate sanctions for substandard product exporters
The Senate of Nigeria has issued a plea to the Federal Government, urging it to declare a state of emergency to address the escalating crisis of drugs and narcotics abuse within the country. This critical decision was reached during the … Continue reading Senate calls on FG to declare state of emergency in substance abuse crisis
Health Minister, Prof. Ali Pate, has confirmed that the Federal Government has taken steps to re-engage retired medical providers in non-administrative roles through contract positions. This decision comes as a response to the human resource gap that has emerged in … Continue reading FG to re-engage retired medical practitioners to address brain drain – Health minister
The World Health Organization (WHO) has given the green light to a second malaria vaccine, offering countries a potentially more accessible and cost-effective option to combat the parasitic disease. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the approval of the new … Continue reading WHO approves second malaria vaccine for children
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 Heart Africa marks nine years of impact addressing the burden … Continue reading AstraZeneca train 10,600 healthcare workers to enhance healthcare sector
Medical doctors in Kogi State are currently staging protests following the abduction of one of their colleagues, Dr. Austin Uwumagbe. Dr. Uwumagbe, the Director of Victory Hospital-Annex in Ogaminana, Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State, was kidnapped by suspected … Continue reading Medical doctors stage protest in Kogi state over colleague’s abduction
The Federal Government of Nigeria has decided to postpone the introduction of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which was originally scheduled for September 25th, to a new date on October 24th. The delay was announced by Dr. Faisal Shuaib, the … Continue reading FG postpones cervical cancer vaccination for girls
Users on the social media platform X have voiced their thoughts on the tragic passing of Dr. Umoh Michael, a young doctor who reportedly lost his life after an exhausting 72-hour work shift. Dr. Michael’s untimely demise occurred during a … Continue reading LUTH doctor’s tragic death sparks outrage following exhausting 72 hour shift
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced its intentions to dispatch a team of scientists to China for a fresh investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 virus and how it initially spread to humans, a situation that triggered a … Continue reading WHO demands ‘Full Access’ to China for COVID origins inquiry
Jill Biden, the First Lady of the United States, has been diagnosed with COVID-19, according to the White House. This comes just before President Joe Biden is set to travel to the Group of 20 summit in India. Despite this, … Continue reading First lady Jill Biden tests positive to COVID, Biden tests negative – White House
The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has revealed that pharmaceutical products in the country have surged in price by a staggering 300 percent. This dramatic increase in costs, according to the group, can be attributed to … Continue reading Manufacturers report soaring drug prices with a 300% surge
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