Health
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Feb- 2025 -3 February
Albinism association urges Nigerian government to include skin cancer in health insurance
The Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has called on the Nigerian government on need to integrate free skin cancer treatment…
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3 February
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital performs first kidney transplant
The Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto State has successfully conducted its first-ever kidney transplant, while this achievement comes…
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Jan- 2025 -27 January
Rabies outbreak reported in two local government areas of Benue state
An outbreak of rabies virus has hit Kwande and Gboko Local Government Areas of Benue State with total of seven…
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24 January
Brain Drain: Nigeria left with only 6,000 medical consultants, says medical association
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has disclosed that only 6,000 consultants are left in the country…
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23 January
Strange illness hits Niger State as 24 residents are hospitalised
An outbreak of a strange illness causing sudden collapse and loss of communication abilities has hit residents of Bida in…
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9 January
Stress, risk factor for high blood pressure, sudden death, says Cardiologist
A Consultant Cardiologist, Dr Gerald Edeh, has identified stress as a major cause of high blood pressure which led to…
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8 January
Nigeria National Petroleum Company offers free cataracts surgery for 1000 patients
The Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Foundation has commenced free cataract extraction surgery in South-West of the country, with 1000…
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5 January
Drug Administration Control alerts Nigerians on fake cancer treatment drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised alarm over counterfeit cancer treatment drug, Phesgo…
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4 January
Resident Doctors call off strike after Ondo state government’s intervention
The striking Resident Doctors at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTHC) in Ondo Town have suspended their strike…
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Dec- 2024 -31 December
Ondo state resident doctors begin strike over unpaid entitlement
The Resident Doctors at the Ondo State University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH), have begun an indefinite strike over…
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