FG, CSOs Launch Mental Health Reform in Prisons
Federal Government partners with civil society on a new mental health initiative in Nigerian prisons. Over 100 inmates and officers trained. A step towards rehabilitation and reintegration.
Category : Health
WHO: Drug-Resistant Gonorrhoea Surges Globally
WHO warns of dangerous gonorrhoea surge with 95% ciprofloxacin resistance. Urgent action needed as primary treatments fail. Learn how this affects Nigeria.
National Assembly Advances Sickle Cell Disease Bill
Senator Sunday Marshall Katung sponsors crucial bill to address Nigeria's sickle cell crisis. The legislation aims to establish treatment centers and promote local drug production to save lives.
JFK's Granddaughter Diagnosed with Terminal Cancer
Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK's granddaughter, reveals terminal AML cancer diagnosis after childbirth. Read her emotional journey and healthcare critique.
LUTH: Diabetes May Affect 40% of Nigerians in 30 Years
LUTH experts warn diabetes could affect 40% of Nigerians within 30 years. They urge workplace support, prevention strategies, and sugar tax implementation to combat rising cases.
Lemon Water: Real Health Benefits Experts Confirm
Nigerian nutritionists reveal the truth about lemon water benefits for digestion, immunity and weight management. Learn the facts vs myths about this popular drink.
Lions Club Empowers Students, Widows in Shagamu
Metropolitan Lions Club Shagamu empowers female students with hygiene education, supports 18 widows, provides eye care to 70 beneficiaries, and feeds 700 people to mark special occasions.
N1.6b Free Mental Health Hospital Opens in Anambra
Zion Ministry builds N1.6b psychiatric facility in Aguleri offering completely free mental healthcare, medication and rehabilitation for street patients across Anambra State.
VerveLife 8.0 Grand Finale Wows Lagos Fitness Crowd
Over 10,100 fitness enthusiasts celebrated at VerveLife 8.0 grand finale in Lagos. Winners received cars and cash prizes in Africa's biggest fitness movement.
Lady's dramatic reaction to becoming registered nurse
Watch the emotional moment a Nigerian lady celebrates passing her nursing exams. Her viral TikTok video shows pure joy as she becomes a registered nurse. Read reactions!
Newborn dies, mother injured in Kwara hospital negligence
A family in Ilorin alleges gross negligence at Cottage Hospital Adewole led to newborn's death and mother's severe injuries. Kwara health board confirms system gaps.
MSF expands diphtheria response in Northern Nigeria
Médecins Sans Frontières escalates diphtheria intervention across Borno, Kano, and Bauchi states amid rising cases. Learn how the health crisis is unfolding and what's needed to contain it.
Zamfara First Lady Flags Off Immunisation Campaign
Hajiya Hurriya Dauda Lawal, Zamfara's First Lady, launches a major advocacy campaign for routine immunisation, urging mothers to protect their children from preventable diseases.
Polaris Bank: Free Prostate Screening for 250 Men
Polaris Bank partners with Men's Health Clinic to offer free prostate cancer screening for 250 men aged 40+ from Nov 24. Early detection saves lives!
NARD rejects govt claims, strike continues indefinitely
Nigerian resident doctors continue nationwide strike, refuting Labour Ministry's progress claims. NARD says no demands met, no payments received. Strike persists until minimum conditions are fulfilled.
Brain Health Crisis Costs Africa $54B Yearly - Experts Warn
Brain Health Initiative Nigeria urges National Assembly to integrate brain health into national policies as Africa faces $54 billion annual losses from brain disorders and productivity decline.
Expert Calls for Hepatitis B Vaccination at Birth in Nigeria
Public health expert Dr. Cindy Iheanetu urges Nigeria to implement mandatory hepatitis B vaccination at birth and data-driven health policies to reduce maternal mortality and disease spread.
Young Man Commits Suicide in Ebonyi Over Strange Voices
Joshua Kosoro, 24, tragically ended his life in Ebonyi after complaining of persistent strange voices. Police confirm investigation ongoing. Read full details.
Cholera Outbreak Claims 10 Lives in Adamawa
Rural communities in Adamawa face devastating cholera outbreak with 10 confirmed deaths. Victims describe drinking unsafe water and using makeshift remedies as government aid fails to reach remote villages.
Lagos Fitness Event Ends with Million-Naira Prizes
The VerveLife 8.0 grand finale in Lagos featured intense workouts, masterclasses, and celebrity performances. Winners received ₦1 million and a new car. Join the fitness movement!
Digital Health Revolution Faces Infrastructure Hurdles
Limited infrastructure, unreliable power and digital illiteracy slow Nigeria's digital health transformation. Legislative action needed to achieve Universal Health Coverage goals.
Toxic Groundwater Threat in Kogi, Lagos, Kebbi
Federal Government warns of dangerous chemical and microbial contamination in groundwater across Kogi, Lagos, and Kebbi states. Health risks include neurological damage and kidney failure. Urgent action required.
Daily Pill Aids 10% Weight Loss in New Study
A new daily weight loss pill from Eli Lilly shows promise in helping people lose significant body weight without injections. Learn about this potential game-changer for obesity treatment in Nigeria.
NARD: Strike continues until minimum demands are met
Nigerian resident doctors reject government claims of progress, vowing to continue nationwide strike until all 19 core demands are fully addressed. Health crisis deepens.
WHO Vaccinates 10,000 Gaza Children Amid Ceasefire
WHO, UNICEF, and UNRWA launch a major vaccination campaign for over 40,000 children in Gaza. Over 10,000 already immunized as the fragile ceasefire holds. Read more.
Terminally ill woman, 25, chooses assisted dying
Annaliese Holland, 25, ends lifelong suffering from rare autoimmune disease through voluntary assisted dying. Her courageous story highlights end-of-life choices.
$800,000 Oxygen Investment in Cross River Health
Federal Government and NACA unveil $800,000 oxygen infrastructure in Cross River health facilities, enhancing emergency care services across the state. Discover how this investment transforms healthcare delivery.
Lagos Commends HEI for Emergency Care Strengthening
Lagos State celebrates Health Emergency Initiative's decade of strengthening emergency care, training 149,000 first responders and supporting 50,000 patients across 16 states.
Workers Reject FG's Health Insurance Salary Cuts
Federal workers protest unexplained NHIS deductions from October 2025 salaries. NLC demands refund, calls government action 'wage theft'. Read full details.
Lagos trains health workers on SGBV forensic care
Lagos State Ministry of Health has trained senior doctors and health workers on forensic evidence collection and timely clinical management for SGBV survivors to strengthen justice delivery and survivor-centred care.
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