Health

Stay alert, not afraid: NCDC clarifies Ebola risk in Nigeria

Paul Dada

7 months ago

The NCDC noted that heightened surveillance is ongoing, particularly at Nigeria’s borders and entry points, to enable early detection of…

It begins like a boil.. Adamawa community cries out over strange disease

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The disease usually begins like a boil, later bursts, and gradually eats up the flesh, damaging bones in the affected…

Oborevwori urges medical workers to stay, earn respect in Nigeria

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Oborevwori reaffirmed his commitment to upgrading state hospitals with modern equipment and promised to consider the NMA’s requests.

Senator calls for urgent actions as Nigeria records 16,000 suicides annually

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

“Depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions affect millions of Nigerians, yet they are poorly understood and rarely prioritised...

Nigeria battles triple burden of malnutrition, says FG

Abimbola Aderinola

7 months ago

“Adolescent girls and pregnant women also face dangerously high levels of vitamin A and iron deficiency, threatening maternal and newborn…

Fatality rate of Lassa Fever in Nigeria remains high — NCDC

Isa Isawade

7 months ago

“So far in 2025, a total of 854 confirmed cases and 159 deaths have been recorded across 21 states and…

NAFDAC seizes products worth over N110m in raids against drug hawkers

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

Items confiscated included aphrodisiacs, oxytocins, narcotic analgesics, tramadol, morphine, sex-enhancement drugs, antibiotics, painkillers, and other unsafe pharmaceutical products.

NAFDAC alerts on fake Postinor contraceptive pills circulating in Nigeria

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

The Agency added that while Investigations of the source of the fake drug is still ongoing, it has directed its…

Bayelsa Govt. raises alarm over influx of fake products in markets

Abimbola Aderinola

7 months ago

The Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, described the situation as a “serious emergency” requiring urgent attention…

One arrested as PCN seals 486 pharmacy premises in Niger

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

According to PCN 672 premises, including 136 pharmacies and 536 patent medicine shops, were inspected across nine Local Government Areas…

FG lists 11 hospitals offering kidney dialysis for ₦12,000

Ayorinde Oluokun

7 months ago

FG promises to expand the pilot phase to cover more Federal hospitals across the country in due course, ensuring that…

Warning: How plastics are contributing to low infertility – Experts

Femi Fabunmi

7 months ago

The issue of declining sperm counts may not be making headlines in Nigeria, but its effects are quietly building. Unless…

Ize-Iyamu makes history, assumes office as first female CMD of UBTH

Paul Dada

8 months ago

She took over from Prof. Darlington Obaseki, whose two tenure of eight-year ended on Sunday, August 17.

New report uncovers high rate of paternity fraud in Nigeria

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

She emphasized that beyond the science, the findings reflect broader issues around trust, relationships, and legal accountability in Nigerian society

Industrial harmony my greatest achievement as UBTH’s CMD – Prof. Obaseki

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

Obaseki stated that the UBTH is one of the most sought after hospitals in the country, adding that over 143…

HANDS, Kano Govt move to eliminate NTDs in 7 endemic LGAs

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

Adara named the five NTDs discovered in Kano to include schistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, trachoma, and STH.

‘Cancer treatment can be done in Nigeria,’ Minister lauds Tinubu

Abimbola Aderinola

8 months ago

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has said President Bola Tinubu’s renewed Hope Agenda has made…

Lassa Fever kills 156 Nigerians – NCDC raises alarm

Michael Adesina

8 months ago

Nigeria has lost 156 people to Lassa fever so far this year, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention…

NAFDAC makes history again!

Paul Dada

8 months ago

The global health regulatory body conducted a re-benchmarking exercise from May 28 to May 30, 2025, assessing NAFDAC against globally…

Childhood illnesses on the rise as breastfeeding rates decline – Report

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

World Breastfeeding Week, observed annually from August 1–7, aims to promote breastfeeding as a cornerstone of child health and development.

Why Radiology Needs to Lead the Charge in Health Equity and Access

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

Radiology leaders should work hand-in-hand with public health experts, policy makers, and primary care providers to understand where disparities exist…

Why adults over 40 should be cautious on consumption of cold drinks – Experts

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

A cardiologist, noted that sudden ingestion of icy beverages could cause temporary changes in heart rate and blood pressure due…

How we navigated COVID-19 challenges — Outgoing UBTH CMD

Paul Dada

8 months ago

“And I am proud that the hospital has enjoyed industrial harmony in the last eight years. The health workers have…

Tinubu picks globally-trained orthodontist to lead UBTH

Paul Dada

8 months ago

The highly distinguished academic, clinician, and administrator, brings to the role an unbroken record of service within UBTH spanning more…

FG commissions Renewed Hope Mothers and Child Hospital in Akwa Ibom

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

The hospital is designed to deliver respectful, safe, and dignified maternal and child healthcare services, particularly to underserved communities. It…

Simple natural ways to treat premature ejaculation – Expert

Femi Fabunmi

8 months ago

Most men experience premature ejaculation occasionally it's completely normal. The key is not to panic or let it affect your…

Why mothers should breastfeed babies within 30 minutes of delivery

Isa Isawade

8 months ago

“Breast milk alone provides all the nutrients a baby needs for healthy growth and development...

Hepatitis kills 1.3m people yearly, how you can avoid it – WHO

Isa Isawade

8 months ago

On a worrisome note, more than 80 per cent of those infected are unaware of their status, enabling the virus…

Police nab seven cult gang members over killing of lawyer in Rivers

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

Police said the suspects also confessed to withdrawing funds from Owhor’s bank account and referenced recent cult-related violence between the…

HIV treatment: Africa advances with procurement of first locally made medicine

Ayorinde Oluokun

8 months ago

WHO says the achievement is part of a broader push to bolster local production capacity and improve access to essential…

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