Veteran singer Stella Monye breaks down in tears, pleading for financial assistance for her son Ibrahim's life-saving surgery after a 24-year medical battle following a tragic childhood accident.
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria cautions the National Assembly against creating new health bodies, calling proposals legally unnecessary and wasteful.
Bill Gates warns that cuts in international aid by Western nations are causing a tragic increase in child deaths worldwide. Read the full report and its implications for global health.
A US vaccine advisory panel, now led by skeptics, is reviewing the decades-old practice of giving hepatitis B shots to newborns. Experts warn this could cause preventable deaths and lower immunization rates. Read the full analysis.
Nigeria's Senate has declared a public health emergency in Ogijo, Lagos-Ogun border, over severe lead poisoning. It demands urgent medical and environmental action. Read the full story.
Ekiti State Teaching Hospital launches probe after patient accuses doctors of kidney removal. A seven-man panel has ten days to investigate and submit its report. Full details inside.
Federal Government urges Medical Lab Council to tighten regulations, fight quackery, and ensure global-standard services to safeguard public health and build trust in diagnostics.
Former Premier League goalkeeper Shaka Hislop shares his shocking prostate cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatment journey. Read his powerful story and learn about the importance of regular PSA tests.
The United States has donated $5 million to UNICEF to provide lifesaving nutrition support for 70,000 children facing acute malnutrition in Northwest Nigeria. Read more on this critical humanitarian effort.
Hacey NGO presents a new scorecard framework to track adolescent sexual health progress in Nigeria, highlighting key interventions and calling for increased government commitment.
Bill Gates warns of a 'significant reversal' in child deaths as global funding collapses. Over 200,000 more children could die this year. Governments must act now to save lives.
Nigeria's NHIA and private sector leaders target 2026 to enroll millions from the informal sector into health insurance. Success hinges on digital tools, enforcement, and rebuilding public trust. #HealthInsurance #UHC
Stakeholders at the 2025 National Nutrition Week blame poverty and insecurity for rising malnutrition, affecting millions of children and women. Discover the urgent call for action.
NSIA-MedServe partners with GE Healthcare to establish 10 diagnostic centres nationwide by mid-2026, boosting access to CT scans, mammography, and X-rays for early disease detection.
Health experts raise alarm as NCDC confirms 414 Mpox cases and six deaths across 33 states. Stakeholders call for stronger surveillance, vaccination, and public education to curb the persistent spread.
The Federal Government has inaugurated a committee to ensure sustainable electricity in all health facilities. This move aims to save lives and improve healthcare delivery nationwide.
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research warns that the country's health security is vulnerable without long-term investment in local research. Experts call for a unified national fund and media support to drive innovation.
Emmanuel Peter, a 40-year-old lecturer with mental health issues, has disappeared from Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital in Yola. Police urge anyone with information to contact them immediately.
Protect your family's future with the right health insurance. Our guide covers key features, plan types, and how to choose comprehensive coverage to avoid financial strain from medical costs.
Health expert Dr. Yusuff Adebayo advocates for a science-based Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) approach in Nigeria to reduce smoking-related diseases. Learn about the evidence and policy recommendations.
Roche Diagnostics' Dr. Allan Pamba warns Africa must urgently invest in health systems and diagnostics as global HIV funding tightens. Bold action needed to protect decades of progress.
An 8-year-old Kansas boy suffered severe burns after his chain necklace got caught in a phone charger while he slept. His mother warns parents to keep electronics off beds. Read his survival story.
An 8-year-old boy suffered severe burns after his chain necklace made contact with a phone charger while he slept. His mother warns other parents about the hidden danger.
Toke Makinwa's claim about not bathing her baby daily sparked debate. A paediatrician explains why climate matters and shares safe newborn skin care routines for Nigerian parents.
Nigeria's community pharmacists call for urgent local investment in HIV/AIDS commodities and services to reduce dependence on external donors and protect recent gains in the fight against the epidemic.
FMC Abuja denies viral video allegations of poor oncology facilities. Dr Oiza Ahmadu details the 12-bed ward, outpatient clinic, and N2,000 consultation fee. The hospital reaffirms commitment to cancer care.
A Nigerian woman's cryptic pregnancy story goes viral. She visited a hospital for severe stomach pain and left with a newborn baby girl, after multiple negative tests. Read her incredible journey.
A Swiss watchdog alleges Nestlé adds sugar to Cerelac baby cereals sold in Africa, violating WHO guidelines. African civil society demands immediate recall. Read the full investigation.
The Federal Government announces Nigeria may eliminate HIV/AIDS as a public health threat before the 2030 UN deadline. The country has achieved 98% treatment coverage and 95% viral suppression. Read more.
Nigerian resident doctors threaten an indefinite strike if the government fails to implement a recent MoU within 30 days. Key demands include payment of promotion and salary arrears. #NARD #Healthcare