Kogi Governor Unveils Reforms to Revamp Primary Healthcare
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo has announced transformative reforms to improve the state’s primary healthcare system, aiming to provide quality and accessible services to residents. […]
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Rotary Foundation Commits $300 Million to Polio Eradication in Nigeria
The Rotary International Foundation has pledged over $300 million to Nigeria’s polio eradication efforts, reaffirming its commitment to combating the disease. This announcement was made […]
Why Holding in Your Urine Could Be Dangerous to Your Health
Experts Warn Against the Risks of Habitual Urine Retention Occasionally delaying a trip to the restroom might not seem like a big deal, but consistently […]
Beware: Your Beloved Dog Could Spread Drug-Resistant Salmonella
New Study Warns About Potential Health Risks from Pets A recent study by Penn State researchers has revealed that household dogs could play a significant […]
Nigeria Prepares for Potential HMPV Outbreak, Assures Readiness
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has assured the public of its readiness to tackle any potential outbreak of the Human Metapneumo Virus (HMPV), […]
How Power Outages, Water Scarcity, and the ‘Japa’ Syndrome Are Crippling Nigeria’s Healthcare System
Nigeria’s healthcare sector experienced a turbulent year in 2024, marked by significant challenges and limited progress. From inadequate infrastructure to a mass exodus of healthcare […]
Nigerians Demand Health Sector Reforms for a Better 2025: Focus on Access, Affordability, and Infrastructure
As 2025 begins, Nigerians across the country are speaking out with high hopes for a more efficient and accessible healthcare system. In interviews with the […]
Ebonyi Communities Battle Severe Health Risks from Lead Poisoning
The vast deposits of lead in Enyigba, Abakaliki Local Government Area, and Ameka in Ezza South, Ebonyi State, could have been a blessing. Instead, they […]
Nigeria Tightens Monitoring Amid Surge of New Respiratory Virus in China
As concerns rise over a new respiratory virus, the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), the Federal Government of Nigeria has implemented heightened monitoring protocols. The virus, currently […]
Doctor Catches Cancer from Patient: A Medical Rarity Explored
In a medical case that has left experts astounded, a surgeon in Germany inadvertently transferred cancer from a patient to himself during an operation. This […]