Our Lagos, their Lagos: When filth becomes politicised

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Our Lagos, their Lagos: When filth becomes politicised

Michael Adesina

9 months ago

It was James. A Garfield who said that "the truth will set you free, but first it will make you…

Nigerian agency develops 27 natural medicines, supplements in two years

Paul Dada

9 months ago

He described the achievement as historic, saying that all the products were developed using 100 per cent indigenous resources, plants,…

No going back on N700,000 fine on ‘fake drug’ traders – NAFDAC boss

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

Adeyeye said 2500 traders with 3500 shops have resumed their normal activity in Ogbogwu market in Onitsha after paying the…

366 dead! NCDC reports alarming rise in lassa fever, meningitis cases

Paul Dada

9 months ago

The agency said that children aged five to 14 were the most affected, with males accounting for 60 per cent…

Soludo’s wife establishes pad banks in 300 schools

Isa Isawade

9 months ago

She encouraged girls at the designated schools participating in the pad bank project to use the supplies with confidence.

Yusuf Haroun meets Hon. Bukola Adedeji to champion quality healthcare in Bariga

Michael Adesina

9 months ago

In a significant step toward advancing grassroots healthcare delivery, Yusuf Ademola Haroun, popularly known as Dr. Love, recently met with…

Enugu man Chidera Ako stages own kidnap, collects N20m ransom from parents

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

His accomplices used his phone to demand a ₦10 million ransom from his parents, sending a video of him bound,…

NAFDAC smashes factory for relabeling expired drugs for sale in Delta

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

NAFDAC said it would consider the option of seizing any building used for illicit drug manufacturing and relabeling of expired…

FRSC confirms 19 dead, 8 injured in Kogi bus, truck head-on crash

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

FRSC said there was a head-on collision when the bus on high speed tried to overtake an articulated vehicle only…

B7-33 Peptide: A Promising Molecule in the Exploration of Biological Systems

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

In research models, B7-33 has been associated with reduced fibrotic markers and improved tissue architecture. These findings suggest that the…

We’ll make sure every Nigerian has access to eye care – FG

Paul Dada

9 months ago

“It is through partnerships that we can pool resources, share expertise and develop innovative solutions to overcome the gaps in…

Lassa fever claims 138 lives in 5 months across 18 states – NCDC

Ayorinde Oluokun

9 months ago

The report disclosed that the NCDC had activated a multi-partner, multi-sectoral Incident Management System and deployed 10 Rapid Response Teams…

Future Trends and Policy Implications of the Prior Authorization Process

Ayorinde Oluokun

10 months ago

Policymakers are increasingly focused on reforming prior authorization to reduce administrative burdens and improve patient outcomes. The Centers for Medicare…

Unseen consequences of climate change on pregnancy

Isa Isawade

10 months ago

They cautioned that temperatures exceeding 25°C can pose multiple health challenges for pregnant women, particularly severe dehydration, which could adversely…

First Lady commissions OSSAP-SDGs’ 100-bed hospital in Imo

Ayorinde Oluokun

10 months ago

The First Lady described the facility as a symbol of renewed hope and a critical milestone in Nigeria’s journey towards…

Okpebholo signs bill to establish new College of Nursing, Health Sciences

Ayorinde Oluokun

10 months ago

The Governor noted that the bill "Edo State College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Technology Law, Udomi, 2025 and other…

Lagos kicks off first round of 2025 National Immunisation Plus Days

Paul Dada

10 months ago

The 2025 NIPDs campaign in Lagos is part of a nationwide initiative coordinated by the National Primary Health Care Development…

Experts warn against using same kitchen knife for raw meat, vegetables

Paul Dada

10 months ago

The World Health Organisation describes salmonellosis as a bacterial disease causing fever, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting.

NCDC raises alarm as 30 die from cholera across Nigeria

Ayorinde Oluokun

10 months ago

NCDC said it is working in collaboration with state governments, the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, and development partners to…

Pains of motherhood: Two kids killed in measles outbreak

Paul Dada

10 months ago

“In one family of nine, they have already lost two children and others are still sick. So, it is very…

FCT: Wike orders crackdown on quack hospitals, doctors after fatal C-section

Ayorinde Oluokun

10 months ago

Olayinka explained that Wike has warned that anyone found operating an illegal facility or working in an unregistered health facility…

YSUTH secures full accreditation to train 25 resident doctors

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

10 months ago

Governor Mai Mala Buni made the announcement on Monday through a statement released by Mamman Mohammed, the Director-General for Press…

Nigeria’s First Lady launches campaign to eliminate HIV, syphilis, hepatitis in South-West

Ayorinde Oluokun

10 months ago

Mrs Tinubu, at the flag off in Akure, said the campaign was to significantly reduce new HIV infections among women…

NAFDAC alerts Nigerians of counterfeit malaria drug

Ayorinde Oluokun

10 months ago

NAFDAC said on its twitter handle that the counterfeit product was discovered and reported to the Agency by the genuine…

Men, if you have enlarged breasts, you need to read this—It could save your life!

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

According to him, breast development in men can be triggered by an increase in oestrogen, the hormone responsible for breast…

Lagos, ANPA empower health worker to combat maternal deaths

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

11 months ago

Apart from reducing maternal and child mortality, the training also aims to improve emergency medical response, and boosting chronic disease…

Wike makes massive recruitment of resident doctors in FCT

Isa Isawade

11 months ago

Olayinka explained that the 34 doctors would be the first batch of 60 medical doctors approved for residency training in…

118 die from Lassa Fever in 3 months, says NCDC

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Sani Datti, Head Corporate Communication, NCDC announced this in a statement released on Sunday, however said only 645 cases were…

Cerebrospinal Meningitis hits Gombe: 3 dead

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Dahiru also disclosed that 24 patients had so far been treated and discharged. He said that the death occurred as…

Lagos hospital saves accident victim with rare liver surgery

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

11 months ago

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. (Mrs.)…

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