Omoyeni Olabode-31 Jul, 2025

This facility is part of a broader initiative to expand access to cancer diagnosis and treatment across Nigeria, especially through the Cancer Access Partnership (CAP) which aims to make cancer care more affordable and accessible.

Omoyeni Olabode-28 Jul, 2025

The Society for Family Health (SFH) has raised alarm over the deadly impact of malaria in Nigeria, revealing that the disease kills an average of nine Nigerians every hour. Despite years of public health campaigns and efforts to improve access to treatment, malaria remains a major cause of death, particularly among children under five and pregnant women.

Omoyeni Olabode-26 Jul, 2025

The Minister of Health, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has announced that over 500 health-related projects have been completed under President Bola Tinubu’s administration in just two years.

Omoyeni Olabode-26 Jul, 2025

A baby boy from Iowa, USA, has been officially named the world’s most premature baby to survive, according to the Guinness World Records. Born at just 21 weeks and one day of pregnancy, the child, named Curtis Means, defied the odds after arriving more than 19 weeks early.

Omoyeni Olabode-25 Jul, 2025

A group of researchers in Japan have reportedly made a groundbreaking claim of successfully removing the extra chromosome responsible for Down syndrome in human cells. The scientists, working at a major genetics institute in Tokyo, say they used advanced genome-editing techniques to delete the third copy of chromosome 21, which causes the condition.

Omoyeni Olabode-24 Jul, 2025

The controversy surrounding genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Nigeria has intensified following remarks by popular health advocate, Dr. Chinonso Egemba

Omoyeni Olabode-23 Jul, 2025

Renowned pharmacist and publisher of Pharmanews, Chief (Dr.) Ifeanyi Atueyi, has passed away at the age of 85. Atueyi, a towering figure in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical industry, died after a brief illness, according to family sources.

Omoyeni Olabode-23 Jul, 2025

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised concern over the alarming rate of severe acute malnutrition affecting Nigerian children, revealing that at least 3.5 million children across the country are currently suffering from the condition.

Omoyeni Olabode-22 Jul, 2025

Nigerian doctors have announced plans to commence a nationwide strike starting Thursday, citing unresolved issues with the Federal Government. The decision was confirmed by leaders of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD)

Omoyeni Olabode-18 Jul, 2025

The Katsina State Government has officially extended the duration of maternity leave for nursing mothers from three months to six months. This new policy aims to promote exclusive breastfeeding and improve the health and well-being of both mothers and infants across the state.

Omoyeni Olabode-18 Jul, 2025

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has donated ₦15 million to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) Dentistry Department. The donation is aimed at supporting the department’s efforts to retain its accreditation, which has recently come under threat due to infrastructural and equipment deficiencies.

Omoyeni Olabode-18 Jul, 2025

President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a vein-related medical issue following noticeable swelling in his leg and visible bruising on one of his hands. According to his medical team, the condition was identified after routine checks raised concerns about blood circulation.

Omoyeni Olabode-12 Jul, 2025

The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), the Lagos State Government (through LASEPA), and Japan have launched a targeted initiative to curb cholera outbreaks in flood-affected parts of Lagos

Omoyeni Olabode-11 Jul, 2025

The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government over unresolved demands related to welfare, salary structure, and poor working conditions. In a statement released after an emergency meeting

Omoyeni Olabode-8 Jul, 2025

Sunmbo Adeoye, wife of Pastor David Adeoye, has opened up about her difficult journey to motherhood, revealing that she experienced multiple miscarriages and several failed IVF attempts before finally conceiving. In a heartfelt testimony, she shared that her husband waited for 21 years before welcoming their first biological child together, a journey marked by pain, hope, and unwavering faith.

Omoyeni Olabode-7 Jul, 2025

Fifteen female students from a school in Kaduna State have been discharged from the hospital following treatment for a diarrhoea outbreak. The students were among several affected by the sudden outbreak, which prompted swift medical response from state health authorities and school management

Omoyeni Olabode-7 Jul, 2025

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has raised an alarming concern, stating that over 50% of drugs currently in circulation across the country are counterfeit or substandard. The association warns that the prevalence of fake medications poses severe health risks to millions of Nigerians and undermines public confidence in the healthcare system.

Omoyeni Olabode-5 Jul, 2025

Members of the splinter faction of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have issued an ultimatum to Governor Dauda Lawal, threatening impeachment over alleged misuse of public funds tied to the renovation of the Yariman Bakura Teaching Hospital in Gusau

Omoyeni Olabode-3 Jul, 2025

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is currently recuperating in London following a stay in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a UK hospital. He was moved into intensive care during what was initially described as a routine medical check-up

Omoyeni Olabode-1 Jul, 2025

Medical doctors at the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital, Otukpo (FUHSO), Benue State, have downed tools in a move that has escalated from a short-term protest to an indefinite strike. What began as a one-week halt in October 2024, over deteriorating working conditions and welfare concerns, has now snowballed as grievances remain unresolved.

Omoyeni Olabode-30 Jun, 2025

The Anambra State Commander of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Ibadin Judith‑Chukwu, has raised serious concerns over a disturbing trend among youths in rural communities. She disclosed that some young couples are intentionally cohabiting solely to conceive children for sale—a form of trafficking she described as “producing babies for sale”

Omoyeni Olabode-30 Jun, 2025

The Federal Government has revealed plans to undertake a comprehensive review of the healthcare policy for civil servants in Nigeria. This move is aimed at improving the quality and accessibility of medical services available to public sector workers. The announcement was made during a recent stakeholders' meeting in Abuja, where officials highlighted the need for reform in light of growing healthcare challenges and feedback from employees.

Omoyeni Olabode-30 Jun, 2025

The Federal Government is establishing six Cancer Centre of Excellence across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones to enhance early detection and comprehensive treatment. Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, announced that three centres—located in Katsina, Nsukka (UNTH Enugu), and Benin

Omoyeni Olabode-29 Jun, 2025

President Tinubu has announced that his administration is upgrading thousands of primary healthcare centres across Nigeria and has committed significant funds to the initiative

Omoyeni Olabode-28 Jun, 2025

Dr. Timileyin Oluseyi, a Nigerian-born physician, has made history in the United States by becoming the first Black doctor to win all eight awards in his medical residency program