health

FG raises alarm over undiagnosed hypertension cases in Nigeria

The Federal Government has expressed deep concern over the high number of undiagnosed hypertension…

Edo battles growing diphtheria outbreak amid vaccine shortage

Edo State is currently facing a growing diphtheria outbreak, with rising numbers of suspected…

Lagos LCDA chairman Prince Musbau Ashafa dies after prolonged illness

The Chairman of Otto-Awori Local Council Development Area in Lagos State, Prince Musbau Ashafa,…

Kaduna resident doctors suspend six-day warning strike

Resident doctors at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, Kaduna, have suspended their six-day warning strike…

Diphtheria outbreak kills two in Edo

Edo State has confirmed an outbreak of diphtheria, which has already claimed two lives.…

Man who invented abortion pill Étienne-Émile Baulieu dies at 98

French scientist, Étienne-Émile Baulieu, renowned for developing the abortion pill mifepristone (RU-486), died at…

Four million Nigerians registered for NHIS in two years – Pate

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has said…

Schools shut after Diphtheria outbreak kills children in Imo community

A serious outbreak of diphtheria has killed several children in Mbutu community, Aboh Mbaise…

‘Depression is real’, Stanley Ontop defends Alex Ekubo amid health speculation

Nollywood actor Stanley Ontop has dispelled rumours surrounding the health of his colleague, Alex…

Lagos hospital performs record 15-hour heart surgery

A major medical breakthrough has been recorded in Nigeria as a Lagos hospital successfully…

Reality TV star Nina Ivy cautions Nigerians against blind trust in doctors

Reality TV star, Nina Ivy, has advised Nigerians to be cautious about blindly trusting…

American singer Billy Joel cancels tour dates over health condition

Legendary American singer Billy Joel has canceled all his upcoming concerts following a recent…

I’m preparing for modeling career, Shallipopi addresses weight loss concerns

Nigerian music star, Shallipopi, has responded to growing fan concerns over his recent physical…

Small Doctor laments alarming drug abuse among Nigerian youths

Nigerian street-pop artist Adekunle Temitope, widely known as Small Doctor, has raised serious concerns…

PCN shuts down 489 drug shops in Akwa Ibom

The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria has sealed 489 drug stores in Akwa Ibom State…