Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has recognized the imperative of ending fuel subsidy, which costs the nation trillions of naira, highlighting that it primarily benefits the affluent individuals. Speaking at the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) induction event in Abuja, he … Continue reading Sanwo-Olu calls for an end to fuel subsidy
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 five years in the country before being granted full licenses. … Continue reading Nigerian government opposes national assembly bill restricting medical practitioners licensing
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced a five-day warning strike due to the federal government’s failure to meet their demands. The strike is scheduled to begin on May 17 at 8 am and end on May 22 … Continue reading Nigerian resident doctors declare five day warning strike as government fails to meet demands
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 have been discovered in the country. Ozempic is an injectable … Continue reading NAFDAC warns public of falsified Ozempic injections in Nigeria
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 years after the organisation declared its highest level of alert … Continue reading WHO declares end to global health emergency for Covid
Dr. Felix Archibong, the Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Cross River State, has expressed concern over the resurgence of waste in parts of Calabar, the state capital, and the resulting proliferation of rats. Archibong believes that the … Continue reading NMA raises alarm over mounting easte and rats in Calabar, linked to resurgence of Lassa fever
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 semen parameters of infertile men in South Africa and Nigeria,” … Continue reading Decline in sperm quality in Nigeria and South Africa raises concerns
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 in Nigeria. The country’s Case Fatality Ratio (CFR) was seven … Continue reading High risk season for Meningitis and other diseases prompts alert from WHO
NAFDAC has denied reports that it has banned the consumption of Indomie instant noodles and has reassured consumers that the product is safe for consumption. Recently, health officials in Malaysia and Taiwan claimed to have detected ethylene oxide, a carcinogenic … Continue reading NAFDAC confirms indomie noodles are safe for consumption, not Banned
“President-elect” Bola Tinubu has reportedly returned to Lagos to rest and receive follow-up medical treatment from doctors who previously treated him in France. Some members of the medical team have already arrived in Nigeria for Tinubu’s ongoing care. According to … Continue reading Foreign doctors of Tinubu arrive in Nigeria as the president elect takes a medical break in Lagos
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued an ultimatum of two weeks to the Federal Government, demanding a 200% increase in the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS). The demand comes after several engagements with the government on the … Continue reading NARD issues two week ultimatum to federal government for upward review of salary structure
Lagoon Hospital, a private healthcare service provider in Nigeria, has announced the appointment of Olugbenga Agboola, the CEO and co-founder of Flutterwave, and Fola Laoye as directors. The hospital expressed enthusiasm about Agboola’s appointment to the board, which coincided with … Continue reading Lagoon hospital appoints Flutterwave CEO Agboola and Fola as directors
According to a recent medical study published on April 25, oral sex has emerged as the leading cause of throat cancer, reaching “epidemic” levels in the UK and the US. Dr Hisham Mehanna from the University of Birmingham led the … Continue reading Report reveals oral sex as the leading cause of throat cancer
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alert over a suspected substandard cough syrup called ‘Naturcold’ that is said to have caused the deaths of six children under the age of five in … Continue reading NAFDAC issues alert on suspected substandard cough syrup called ‘Naturcold’
According to a statement released by Pfizer, the pharmaceutical company believes that cervical cancer may be the first cancer to be eradicated by a vaccine. The statement was released in commemoration of World Immunisation Week, and the Medical Director for … Continue reading Cervical cancer vaccine will be available soon – Phizer
The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that COVID-19 will be present for a long time, and nations must learn to manage its ongoing non-emergency effects. WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that while there has been a 95% reduction … Continue reading WHO reports 95% decline in COVID deaths
The Director General of the National Agency for Foods and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, has raised concern over the use of bleaching creams in Nigeria and described it as a national emergency. The DG made the … Continue reading NAFDAC declares use of bleaching creams in Nigeria a national health emergency
St. Racheal’s Pharma has called on President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu to implement a Free Malaria Management Programme as part of his proposed fuel subsidy palliative project. The company urged the incoming administration to prioritize malaria, which is the most prevalent … Continue reading St. Racheal’s Pharma urges Tinubu to implement free malaria management programme as subsidy palliative
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, which is significantly less than the $1.1 billion estimated by … Continue reading Nigerians spend N2.04 trillion annually on malaria prevention and treatment – Experts
Between 2022 and April 2, 2023, Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) has claimed the lives of 118 individuals in 21 states, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The NCDC report disclosed that in 2022/2023, 22 states reported suspected cases … Continue reading Meningitis kills 118 people in 21 Nigerian states
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) released a report stating that nearly half of the 67 million children who missed routine vaccinations between 2019 and 2021 live in Africa. India and Nigeria, which have … Continue reading India and Nigeria have the highest numbers of children who have not received a single routine vaccination – WHO
According to the Programme Manager for Anambra State Tuberculosis (TB), Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Management, Dr Ugochukwu Chukwulobelu, Anambra State currently has the highest burden of Childhood Tuberculosis in Nigeria. Dr Chukwulobelu made this known during the Federal Ministry of … Continue reading Anambra records the highest number of children with TB
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is closely monitoring a new COVID-19 sub-variant, XBB.1.16, also known as “Arcturus,” which is currently responsible for a surge of cases in India and has been identified in at least 22 countries, including the United … Continue reading New highly contagious COVID-19 sub-variant causing concerns
The Edo State Government has cautioned its citizens against the sale and use of Norvasc 5mg tablets manufactured by Viatris Inc, a US-based drug manufacturer. The warning came after iron wires were found in samples of the drug during shipment. … Continue reading Edo residents cautioned against using Norvasc tablets
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, has called on the Nigerian government to provide quality medical services to Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and to release him unconditionally in compliance … Continue reading Ohanaeze Ndigbo urges Nigerian government to release Kanu and provide medical access as his life is at risk
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