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From L-R: Dr Emeka Eze, Dr Augustine Uduoise, Dr Masha Maharaj, Dr Olajumoke Akisanya, Executive Chairman, Loveworld Medical Centre Dr Deola Phillips, Prof Mboyo-Di-Tamba Willy Vangu, Prof Tamara Geliashvili, Prof Knut Liepe and Dr Anthony Oseghale, COO, during the International Symposium on Radionuclide Therapy and Oncology hosted by Loveworld Medical Centre in Lagos weekend.

Nuclear medicine: Loveworld Medical Centre to save Nigerians cost of medical tourism

Ademola Adegbamigbe

2 years ago

The Loveworld Medical Centre (LMC) has said it is poised to save Nigerians the cost of medical tourism through its…
Stakeholders call for action to stem maternal death arising from PPH

Stakeholders call for action to stem maternal death arising from PPH

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Awoniyi listed uterine atony, trauma, retained placental tissue, coagulation disorders, among others, to be the primary causes of PPH.

Health workers begin 5-day strike in Kaduna

Paul Dada

2 years ago

When contacted, the Permanent Secretary of the State Ministry for Health, Dr Aishatu Mohamed-Saqid, said that she would officially react…
Gbagada General Hospital records first quadruplets through Ilera Eko

Gbagada General Hospital records first quadruplets through Ilera Eko

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has recorded the first-ever Quadruplets from Gbagada General Hospital under the State Social…
Abia governor Alex Otti inaugurates 100-bed hospital delivered by OSSAP-SDGs in Obeaja community, Ugwunagbo LG of the State

Otti inaugurates 100-bed OSSAP-SDGs’ hospital in Abia

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Speaking during the ceremony, Otti emphasized that health occupies a significant position in Abia Government’s rebuilding agenda. He noted that…
WellaHealth unveils nutrition support clinic 

WellaHealth unveils nutrition support clinic 

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Ipinmoye said the establishment of Meditrina Clinic is a response to the urgent need for specialized nutritional support in managing…

Electricity tariff hike: Eight Borno hospitals shut down

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The GMD raised these issues during a press briefing at the end of the guild’s 2024 National Annual General Meeting,…
Innovative Approaches to Combat Cholera in Nigeria: Success stories and Challenges

Kogi records two confirmed cholera cases

Paul Dada

2 years ago

He listed the PHCs that were approved to be upgraded to General Hospitals to includes PHC Assakyo in Lafia, Gudi…
Prof Akin Abayomi

Lagos to convert General Hospital to eye centre

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a chronic progressive disease of the retinal capillaries (small blood vessels) associated with prolonged raised blood…
Over 500 indigent citizens benefit from the medical outreach coordinated by the Pet Project of the First Lady of Ogun State, Ajose Foundation

Ogun: Over 500 benefit from Bamidele Abiodun medical outreach

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Speaking during the event, wife of the state Governor, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, said the medical intervention was to give succour…
NAFDAC

President Tinubu must come to NAFDAC’s aid

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“It is very unfortunate we are where we are now because the children who are used to taking alcohol will…
Emefiele: Ex-CBN director confirms receiving $2.5m as gift from $6.2m election money

Emefiele loses properties worth over N12.18bn to FG

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The court gave the order for permanent forfeiture of the properties after hearing an application filed and argued by consel…
Innovative Approaches to Combat Cholera in Nigeria: Success stories and Challenges

Lagos cholera cases now 421

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Abayomi had on Friday reported that the suspected cholera cases in Lagos were 417. He said 35 cholera cases across…
Innovative Approaches to Combat Cholera in Nigeria: Success stories and Challenges

Cholera: Kano warns against use of rain water

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The Commissioner also enjoined people to always wash vegetables and fruits thoroughly with clean water before consumption because they are…

Kaduna govt worried by discovery of 307 new cases of HIV/ AIDS in 3 months

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

According to Butawa, the state’s prevalence rate is 1.1 percent and the state will focus its target on key populations.…
WHO report says cholera cases rose by five per cent and deaths by 50 per cent in 2024 compared to 2023, with more than 6,000 people dying

Cholera preventable if govts, stakeholders take necessary measures – Doctors

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

One of the physicians, Dr Francis Sanwo, the Medical Director of Our Lady of Apostle Catholic Hospital, Oluyoro, Oke Offa,…
Innovative Approaches to Combat Cholera in Nigeria: Success stories and Challenges

Cholera Outbreak: CAPPA urges govt to prioritise access to public water

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The organisation advised citizens to protect their health by boiling their drinking water and maintaining proper sanitation and hygiene practices,…
SSAP-SDGs Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire calls for concerted efforts to provide better care for patients with Sickle Cell Disease in the country.

Orelope-Adefulire advocates better care for sickle cell patients

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Presidential Adviser made this call in a statement issued by her Media Aide, Desmond Utomwen, to commemorate World Sickle…
Gov Alex Otti of Abia offers automatic employment nine ex- NYSC corps members as reward for obtaining Presidential Honours awards

Abia confirms no cholera cases despite 109 suspected outbreaks

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

The director urged vigilance and necessary precautions to prevent the spread of cholera and promised to provide updates as needed.…
Nigerian Scientist, Prof. Oyewale Tomori decries Nigeria’s continuous exclusion from the role of Regional Director for WHO African Region.

Tomori kicks over Nigeria’s disinterest in WHO Africa’s regional directorship

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Its purpose is to enhance the transparency fairness, and credibility of the process for nominating the Regional Director of (WHO)…
Awujale

Ogun implements measures to prevent cholera outbreak

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Mr. Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media and Strategy, emphasized the governor's serious concern about the…
The House of Reps Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC) approves the N140 billion 2026 budget proposal for the commission.

House of Reps speaks on “Draft Bill” for Regional System of Government

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

But Rotimi, in the statement noted that the so-called memo on the return to regional government authored by one Dr.…
OSSAP-SDGs donates hostel block to the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos to provide accommodation for nursing students

OSSAP-SDGs donates hostel block to National Orthopaedic Hospital

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The new hostel at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, represents a significant step towards enhancing healthcare education and supporting Nigeria's…
The Leprosy Mission Nigeria (TLMN) disclose that nearly 2, 500 new cases of leprosy are discovered annually in Nigeria.

2,500 new cases of leprosy discovered in Nigeria annually – Mission

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

He sensitised Nigerians that leprosy was not a death sentence, adding that it was a bacterial infection that was curable,…
OSSAP-SDGs delivers fully equipped, state-of-the-art Sickle Cell Care Centre at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH).

OSSAP-SDGs inaugurates Sickle Cell Care Centre in LASUTH

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Also speaking at the event, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, described…
Lassa Fever

162 Lassa fever deaths so far recorded in 2024 – NCDC

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“The National Lassa Fever Multi-partner, Multi-sectoral Technical Working Group (TWG) continues coordinating the response at all levels,” it said
"Stop harmful chemicals in food storage" - Soludo's wife warns traders

“Stop harmful chemicals in food storage” – Soludo’s wife warns traders

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 years ago

Her efforts received appreciation from Mr. Humphery Anuna, President-General of the Anambra State Amalgamated Traders Association, who noted the positive…
University don bemoans poor knowledge of breast cancer among Nigerian women

University don bemoans poor knowledge of breast cancer among Nigerian women

Paul Dada

2 years ago

She said late presentation and very poor knowledge about the risk factors for breast cancer have been observed to be…

Medical expert harps on balancing leadership, wellness

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“This evening, we aim to explore how we can harmonise these aspects to lead more effectively and sustainably,” he said.
Resident doctors in FMC Abeokuta, set to begin strike on Monday

Woman diagnosed with rare condition that makes her appear drunk

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Called auto-brewery syndrome, the condition sees fungi in the gut create alcohol through fermentation. Researchers say awareness of this syndrome…
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