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…
Anambra Police Arrest Four Suspected Cultists, Uncover Marijuana Farm in Awka
The incident occurred when armed youths believed to be cultists attacked one another with cutlasses,…
FCT Doctors Declare Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Arrears, Decaying Hospitals
The doctors warned that both medical staff and patients are at risk due to what…
Scientists Warn: Toilet Phone Scrolling Could Raise Risk of Haemorrhoids
Doctors advise limiting toilet time to no more than five minutes, avoiding distractions such as…
Only 1 in 3 Nigerian Babies Exclusively Breastfed for Six Months – UNICEF
Despite the low exclusive breastfeeding rate, Chiluwe noted with optimism that over 90% of Nigerian…
Rabies Outbreak Confirmed in Ajah, Lagos — NVMA Urges Public Vigilance
The outbreak was detected through NVMA’s routine surveillance activities and later confirmed by the National…
Lagos Doctors Begin Three-Day Warning Strike Over Salary Cuts
“It is most regrettable that at a time when other states are striving to retain…
NCDC: Nigeria on High Alert Over Cholera, Dengue, Yellow Fever Risks
“Floodwaters often carry pathogens from soil, animal waste, and sewage into rivers and lakes,” said…
NMA Slams Tinubu Over Agreement to Export Doctors to Saint Lucia
He described it as “morally unjustifiable” to send doctors abroad and pay them significantly more…