Patients express worries over rising costs of diabetes medications
By News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Some patients have expressed worries over the increasing costs…
1.6 million out of 1.9 million Nigerians living with HIV currently on antiretroviral therapy, says FG
By Nchetachi Chukwuajah The Federal Government has said it is committed to achieving the global…
UCH, FCT resident doctors resume duties as NARD calls off strike
By Nchetachi Chukwuajah Resident doctors at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, and the Association…
Your claim of meeting 19 out of our 20 demands false, misleading, resident doctors tell FG
By Desire Emmanuel The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has dismissed claims by the…
We have addressed 19 out of your 20 demands, please end your strike, FG tells resident doctors
By Nchetachi Chukwuajah The Federal Government has urged the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD)…
Unhealthy infant cereal that can cause cancer, banned in Chad, now in circulation in Nigeria
By Desire Emmanuel An unhealthy cereal known as Bledine Infant Cereals, which was banned in…
More troubles for hospital patients as health workers plan indefinite strike from Saturday
By Nchetachi Chukwuajah The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional…
We have created pills that can make people live up to 150 years, Chinese scientist claims
By Desire Emmanuel, with Agency Reports Ever dream of living up to 150 years? A…
Minister apologises, expresses regrets as resident doctors strike paralyses hospitals
By Nchetachi Chukuwajah President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Federal Ministry of Health and Social…
Our salaries have remained stagnant for 16 years, resident doctors say, plan to shut down hospitals nationwide from Nov 1
By Nchetachi Chukwuajah Resident doctors under the aegis of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors…
We’re now dealing with patients aged 28 to 35 diagnosed with hypertension, says LUTH consultant cardiologist
By Desire Emmanuel A Consultant Cardiologist with the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Dr Adisa…
Is blood really free at hospitals? Nigerians share experiences of extortion at medical centres
By Nchetachi Chukwuajah A tweet on X by @silverpenydr on Monday, October 20, sparked conversations…
Out of over 20 general hospitals in Oyo State, 6 have no doctors, 10 have one each, NMA chairman cries out
By Desire Emmanuel The dire situation of medical services in Oyo State was on Monday,…
Residents risk health hazard as flooding leaves toxic metals, lead in Kogi, Kebbi waters
By Nchetachi Chukwuajah Residents of Kogi and Kebbi states risk health hazard from microbial and…
Resident doctors spoil for showdown, say FG downgrades newly-employed doctors from CONMESS 3 to CONMESS 2
By Desire Emmanuel Doctors under the aegis of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD"…
Surgeons transplant pig’s liver inside human being for the first time
By Desire Emmanuel Researchers on Thursday, October 9, said some surgeons have successfully transplanted a…
Chinese Scientists Develop Groundbreaking ‘Bone Super Glue’ That Heals Fractures in Minutes
In one trial, a patient with a wrist fracture was treated with a single injection…
UNICEF: Nigeria Among Top Three Countries With Highest FGM Cases
… Onoise described FGM as a “harmful cultural practice and human rights violation” that strips…
FG Investigates Flesh-Eating Disease That Killed Seven in Adamawa
“As of September 10, 67 cases have been recorded, with eight patients receiving surgical treatment…
Cholera Outbreak Claims 58 Lives in Bauchi State
Authorities are urging residents to boil drinking water, wash hands regularly, and seek prompt medical…