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Neglected Tropical Diseases in Nigeria: The journey so far

Neglected Tropical Diseases in Nigeria: The journey so far

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

igeria bears one of the heaviest NTD burdens in Africa. Diseases such as lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis), onchocerciasis (river blindness), schistosomiasis,…
NARD

Residents doctors issue fresh four-week ultimatum to FG on demands

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

Recall that NARD had on 11 January suspended the planned resumption of its ‘Total, Indefinite and Complete Strike’ (TICS 2.0),…
NCDC raises alarm over ravage of Lassa fever cases across 18 states and 67 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the country

NCDC confirms 17 dead as Lassa Fever ravages Nigeria

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

The agency said that 89 per cent of all confirmed cases were reported from Bauchi, Ondo, Taraba and Edo states,…
President Tinubu

Tinubu targets reforms of governance of health institutions with 12 bills

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

The bill transmitted in line with Section 58(2) of the 1999 Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria were conveyed alongside…
JOHESU

JOHESU Strike: NMA slams NLC, TUC ultimatum

Paul Dada

2 months ago

“We describe the claim as misleading and capable of fuelling industrial tension in the health sector,” he said.
The team of Surgeons that carried out the first female Robotic Surgery at TPC, Lagos: From left: Consultant Gynaecologist, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, Prof Yusuf Oshodi, The Founder of TPC, Lagos, Prof Kingsley Ekwueme and UK-based, Consultant Gynaecologist, Mr Olaolu Alalade

Lagos Clinic claims West Africa’s first robotic gynaecological surgery

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 months ago

The procedure, marked the clinic’s expansion of robotic surgery from male-focused treatments to women’s health interventions.
health

JOHESU: FG reaffirms commitment to salary structure review

Isa Isawade

2 months ago

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reviewing the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) as part of efforts to…
Self-medication

Self-medication, lack of food regulation lead to rising diabetes – Physician

Isa Isawade

2 months ago

A General Physician, Dr Gerald Chinasa, has identified self-medication and lack of proper regulation of foods and drugs consumed within…
LASG begins anti open defecation enforcement in Berger area

Health insurance now mandatory in Lagos — what you must know

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

2 months ago

The inauguration, which took place on Wednesday at the Public Service Office (PSO), Alausa, Ikeja, signals a decisive shift from…
WHO said health taxes have been shown to reduce consumption of harmful products, helping to prevent disease burden on health systems

Save lives, raise taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol – WHO urges govts

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 months ago

Among other findings, the report on sugar-sweetened beverage taxes shows that at least 116 countries tax sugary drinks. But it…
JOHESU said the ‘no work, no pay’ policy as a common tool used to pressure workers when government delays the resolution of labour disputes.

We’ll not call off our strike – Health workers slams FG’s ‘No work, no pay’ order

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 months ago

The Federal Government recently directed the implementation of the ‘no work, no pay’ policy and the stoppage of JOHESU members’…
The family of a patient, Aishatu Umar, alleged that negligence by medical personnel at Abubakar Imam Urology Centre in Kano led to her death

Kano probes alleged medical negligence in patient’s death

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 months ago

The board expressed condolences to the family of the late Aishatu Umar and assured the public that the matter would…
JOHESU said the ‘no work, no pay’ policy as a common tool used to pressure workers when government delays the resolution of labour disputes.

FG stops salaries of striking health workers

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 months ago

The ministry also directed health institutions to sustain critical services, including accident and emergency care, labour wards and intensive care…
Students of College of Nursing Sciences of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) are to stay home for two weeks following a fire incident that gutted one of their hostels on Thursday.

LUTH sends nursing students on vacation after hostel fire incident

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 months ago

Adeyemo said that the two-week window vacation was declared to enable the management assess the damage done by the fire…
Edo NMA

Medical Doctors withdraw services over abduction of colleagues in Edo

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 months ago

One of the abducted doctors, Babatunde Abu, was kidnapped in Auchi, with abductors reportedly demanding a N100 million ransom, further…
Resident doctors in FMC Abeokuta, set to begin strike on Monday

Resident doctors in FMC Abeokuta, set to begin strike on Monday

Abimbola Aderinola

3 months ago

Olanipekun explained that after exhaustive deliberations, members of ARD, FMC Abeokuta have unanimously resolved to embark on a total strike…
Edo state

Edo joins national push to immunise 2.2m children against measles, rubella

Paul Dada

3 months ago

He revealed that no fewer than 102.5 million children are expected to be vaccinated in Nigeria alone and called on…
The Federal Government has explained why it has not been able to meet some of the demands that have led to threats of industrial action by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD).

Why we can’t meet some demands of resident doctors – FG

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 months ago

The minister explained that while the government remains committed to improving healthcare workers’ remuneration, such reviews must be balanced against…
ginger

5 Amazing health benefits of ginger

Isa Isawade

3 months ago

Ginger, according to research works, has been found to possess powerful health benefits which include fighting infections, improving digestion and…
overeating

How overeating triggers heart attack – experts

Isa Isawade

3 months ago

Medical experts have warned that overeating can trigger discomfort in individuals and worsen long-term health conditions, especially among people with…
UBTH

UBTH CMD tasks staff on professionalism, unveils action plans for 2026

Paul Dada

3 months ago

"These plans should be practical, measurable, and aligned with the broader hospital vision, ensuring consistent progress across all units"
socks

Is sleeping with socks on healthy or unhealthy?

Isa Isawade

3 months ago

According to them, this depends on the individual body, the weather, and the type of socks one wears. But explanations…
U.S government however said the 5.1bn healthcare cooperation agreement with Nigeria will be subject to broader foreign policy considerations.

$200m for Christian clinics – U.S explains $5.1bn healthcare MoU with Nigeria

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 months ago

U.S warns that as with all foreign assistance, the President and Secretary of State retain the right to pause or…
Apples

Enormous health benefits of eating apples regularly

Isa Isawade

3 months ago

Apple is a fruit found to be rich in fiber and antioxidants, capable of improving "digestion, support heart health, help…
Diagnostic Herbal Industry launches Thorntina-74 in Nigeria

Diagnostic Herbal Industry launches Thorntina-74 in Nigeria

Abimbola Aderinola

3 months ago

He said the model was designed to protect consumers, prevent counterfeiting, ensure product authenticity and maintain fair pricing across the…
Lagos

Lagos launches LASHMA-AID to guarantee Emergency Care before payment

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 months ago

“LASHMA-AID reflects the Governor’s resolve to guarantee unhindered access to healthcare. Health remains a core pillar of the THEMES Plus…
WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus said the commitments offer a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to change the course of global health and improve quality of life.

World leaders adopt historic declaration on noncommunicable diseases, mental health

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 months ago

The declaration sets measurable targets to be reached by 2030, including reducing tobacco use, improving control of high blood pressure…
Sproxil Malaria

Sproxil partners with Nigeria’s NMEP, PVAC to combat malaria through AI-powered surveillance

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Sproxil, a leading African healthtech innovator, has announced a partnership with Nigeria's National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) and the Presidential…

Why you should regularly screen for non-communicable diseases – Dr Tor-Ayiin

Isa Isawade

4 months ago

“Today, lifestyle-related diseases like diabetes and hypertension are responsible for most deaths. These are conditions people do not contract from…
NMA

NMA pushes for urgent review of doctors’ pay, retirement age

Paul Dada

4 months ago

“The migration of medical workers continues at an alarming rate, and if nothing is done, the situation will become even…
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