health

South-West doctors threaten strike over poor allowances

Doctors in the South-West region have threatened to go on strike if the Federal…

FG orders urgent reforms at Abuja medical centre

The Federal Government has ordered immediate reforms at the Federal Medical Centre in Abuja…

Many ex-lawmakers struggle financially after office – Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dispelled the common perception that lawmakers retire into wealth,…

One in six katsina children die before age five – UNICEF

The United Nations Children's Fund has raised alarm over high child death rates in…

Lagos psychiatric hospital doctors to begin warning strike monday

Resident doctors at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Yaba, Lagos, have announced they will…

Edo declares dengue fever outbreak with 86 confirmed cases

Edo State has officially declared a dengue fever outbreak with 86 confirmed cases spreading…

Five home remedies for cold, catarrh this rainy season

As the rainy season blankets the country with its characteristic downpours and cool breezes,…

Nollywood veteran Tom Njemanze diagnosed with prostate cancer

Veteran Nollywood actor Tom Njemanze has been diagnosed with prostate cancer according to an…

Over 50,000 Nigerians test positive for Tuberculosis – Report

At least 50,000 Nigerians have tested positive for tuberculosis following intensified national screening campaigns,…

Loneliness kills over 870,000 people yearly — WHO

The World Health Organisation has raised alarm over the rising number of deaths caused…

Nigerian doctor breaks record, wins eight US residency award

A young Nigerian doctor, Timileyin Oluseyi, has made history in the United States by…

Yahaya Bello seeks return of passport for medical travel

Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, on Friday, urged Justice Emeka Nwite of the…

Ayefele reacts to AI video showing him dancing on his feet

Renowned Nigerian gospel singer Yinka Ayefele has sparked emotional reactions across social media after…

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…