Christiana Nwosu, a Nigerian woman visiting her family in the UK, died of cardiac arrest on July 19, 2026. Her family launches a GoFundMe campaign to raise £10,000 for repatriation of her remains to Nigeria for burial.
A mother whose twins never had breast milk due to severe health struggles shares their academic success, reigniting debate on formula feeding versus exclusive breastfeeding.
A Nigerian nurse shares video of a colleague's skin reaction after taking lenacapavir, an HIV prevention injection, but stresses it is uncommon and urges monitoring.
US warns Medicare and Medicaid won't cover foreign medical costs for seniors. Travelers must plan 6-8 weeks ahead, carry medications properly, and check local laws.
Rebecca Luna, 49, who documented her young-onset Alzheimer's journey on TikTok to 95K followers, died by medical aid in dying on July 25, surrounded by family.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, with over 1,400 deaths and more than 3,200 confirmed cases since May 15.
Confirmed Ebola cases in the DRC have risen to 3,200 with 1,405 deaths, according to government data released Sunday. The fatality rate now exceeds 40 percent.
CEPI announces the first human clinical trial of a vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, with the first volunteer vaccinated at the University of Oxford.
A peace meeting between Federal Ministry of Health officials and FUTATH workers failed after labour unions failed to attend, citing unavoidable engagements amid an ongoing strike threat.
President Tinubu called on Nigerian doctors abroad to return home and help transform the healthcare sector under the Renewed Hope Agenda, emphasizing patriotism and expertise.
Nigeria's NCDC reports a decline in new Lassa fever cases to 14 in week 27, but deaths rise to 224 with a 23.9% fatality rate, warning of ongoing threat.
There is no scientific evidence that using clean, unscented toilet tissue after urinating causes urinary tract infections, according to medical experts who warn that douching and scented wipes are the real culprits.
The federal government announced that nearly 10,000 Nigerians received specialist medical services under the 2026 Nigeria Diaspora Health Impact Initiative, according to Minister Iziaq Salako.
The Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress have ordered an indefinite strike at FUTATH from midnight Sunday over the failure to enroll workers on IPPIS after a seven-day ultimatum.
Canada's government identified nurse practitioners, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists, and social workers as priority roles for international recruitment in 2026, offering benefits including settlement services and permanent residency pathways.
Ebola outbreak in DRC kills over 1,354 in under 10 weeks. No approved vaccine for the Bundibugyo variant. Cases surge 27% in 5 days, health workers strike.
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A new study suggests humans could live up to 156 years by tackling somatic mutations, but experts say brain and heart regeneration remain major hurdles.
At least 5,764 excess deaths occurred in France during a June 17-July 2 heat wave, the deadliest since 2003, with Paris hardest hit.
Ebola deaths have surpassed 1,000 in the current outbreak, now the fastest-growing on record, as African health authorities race to contain the spread across multiple countries.
WHO calls on African nations to expand hepatitis vaccination, testing, and treatment, warning millions miss life-saving services despite effective interventions.
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare calls for stronger breastfeeding support in homes, communities, and workplaces ahead of World Breastfeeding Week 2026.
Enugu State extends health insurance to traders under a new scheme with an annual premium of N12,000, signed via MOU with market union.
After a decade, She Writes Woman's helpline reveals over 25,000 calls, 55% suicidal ideation, linking distress to economic hardship and survival pressures in Nigeria.
A cholera outbreak in Borno State has infected over 35,500 people and killed 198 since May. MSF warns health facilities are overwhelmed, with limited clean water and sanitation fueling the crisis.
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Dr. Salamat Ahuoiza Aliu-Ibrahim, Nigeria's first female neurosurgeon, left for the US for better opportunities and now practices pediatrics in Joplin, Missouri.
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Experts warn that frequent painkiller use, unsafe water, self-medication and other everyday habits may increase the risk of kidney problems among Nigerians.
Sri Lanka reports 53 deaths and 76,044 dengue infections since January, prompting military drone deployment to track mosquito breeding sites amid a severe outbreak driven by the DENV-2 strain.
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EL-Lab Medical Diagnostics and Research Centre, a leading diagnostic centre in Lagos, has secured reaccreditation to ISO 15189:2022, reinforcing its technical competence in medical laboratory testing.
Canada has imposed travel bans on three African nations—DRC, South Sudan, and Uganda—due to Ebola outbreak concerns, restricting both residents and recent visitors.
Nigeria's financial inclusion rose from 36% to 64% (2010-2023). Ten lessons from this success can be applied to tackle health equity challenges, leveraging digital technology and innovative business models.