Resident doctors to begin five-day warning strike Wednesday
The Nigerian Association of resident doctors (NARD) says it will embark on a warning strike over the failure of the federal government to meet its demands. Orji Innocent, NARD president…
Overuse of antibiotics dangerous, experts warn
Experts have warned against overuse of antibiotics, saying they create stronger germs, while some bacteria are “resistant” to common medications.They noted when bacteria are resistant to antibiotics, infection becomes harder…
Doctors Peform First-ever Brain Surgery On Baby Inside Womb
Medical doctors have performed a first-ever brain surgery on a baby with a deadly genetic disorder while it is still inside the mother’s womb. The yet-to-be-born baby was diagnosed with…
FG inaugurates committee for World Blood Donor Day
The Federal Government has inaugurated the World Blood Donor Day Committee. The acting Director-General of the National Blood Service Commission, Dr Omale Amedu, disclosed this in a press statement signed…
BREAKING: NAFDAC approves R21 malaria vaccine for use
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Monday approved the provisional use of the R21 malaria vaccine. The agency noted that the R21 Malaria vaccine…
NCDC records five fresh COVID-19 cases in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the country has recorded five new COVID-19 infections from February 25 to March 31. The agency said four of the cases were…
61 Die Of Diphtheria In Kano
Kano State has been hit by a deadly outbreak of diphtheria infection, with 61 lives lost as of March 2, 2023. Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that affects the throat…
6 things to know about deadly diphtheria disease
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed cases of diphtheria in Kano and Lagos states. This is even as the centre said it was monitoring the situation…
Stop taking weight loss capsule, it causes cancer – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alarm that the use of the drug — Weight Rapid Loss Capsule can lead to cancer.…
Diphtheria outbreak: NCDC confirms 34 deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says it has recorded 34 deaths due to a diphtheria outbreak in the country. Ifedayo Adetifa, NCDC director-general, said this on Friday during…
Nigeria to have a $700m cancer, cardiovascular hospital
Nigeria is set to have its first specialised hospital for the detection and treatment of cancer. The $700 million worth 500 bedded hospital is expected to come upstream in the…
Kano confirms outbreak of Diphtheria in 13 local govts
The Kano State Government has confirmed the outbreak of Diphtheria in 13 local government areas of the state.The state’s Commissioner for Health, Aminu Tsanyawa, stated this at a briefing on…
Diphtheria cases recorded in Kano, Lagos, Osun, Yobe – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it is monitoring and responding to cases of diphtheria in some states. Recall that at least 25 persons — mostly children —…
NAFDAC Raises Alarm Over ‘Toxic’ Cough Syrups
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has notified the public of two “substandard (contaminated)” cough syrups named AMBRONOL and DOK-1 Max containing “toxic” ingredients. In…
Alcohol consumption, smoking can cause lung, liver cancer, Expert warns
Dr. Omolara Adelowo, a medical expert has advised women across the country to shun alcohol consumption and all forms of smoking. Adelowo, a former Head of Department at the University…