PCOS Renamed to PMOS After 14 Years of Research
PCOS is now PMOS. The name change reflects a broader understanding of the condition as a metabolic and hormonal disorder, not just ovarian cysts.
Category : Hospitals
Obi Hails Nurses as Backbone of Nigeria's Healthcare System
Peter Obi describes nurses as the backbone of Nigeria's healthcare system, urging reforms on World Nurses Day for better pay and conditions.
Cross River Nurses Decry Acute Manpower Shortage
Cross River NANNM chair Josephine Bassey calls for massive recruitment of nurses and midwives to address acute manpower shortage, warning of burnout and declining efficiency.
Lagos Faces Shortfall of 33,000 Doctors, Commissioner Says
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, says the state has only 7,000 doctors against a required 40,000, highlighting a severe healthcare manpower gap.
PSHAN Launches Vivo Health to Improve Nigeria Healthcare
PSHAN launches Vivo Health, a digital platform integrating AI telecare, emergency services, and verified providers to improve healthcare access and accountability in Nigeria.
Texas Nurse's Family Hails Miraculous Coma Recovery
Sarah Danh, 27, a Texas nurse in a coma after a honeymoon stroke, is recovering miraculously. Her family shares her progress from sitting up to speaking.
Only 3.4% of Nigerian men attend antenatal visits: UN Women
UN Women reveals that only 3.4% of Nigerian men accompany spouses to antenatal visits, highlighting low male involvement in maternal healthcare.
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Lafarge Africa Free Breast Screening for Women in Lagos
Lafarge Africa, in partnership with Leadway Health, provided free breast cancer screening for women in Lagos, addressing early detection and healthcare access.
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Lafarge Africa Fights Malaria in Host Communities with Campaign
Lafarge Africa launched a nationwide malaria outreach campaign on May 6, 2026, mobilizing over 1,000 participants across host communities to raise awareness and promote prevention.
WHO, NCDC Say Hantavirus Risk Low for Nigerians
WHO and NCDC downplay hantavirus risks, confirming no cases in Nigeria and low transmission risk, unlike COVID-19.
Lagos Issues Hantavirus Advisory After Cruise Ship Outbreak
Lagos State health authorities have issued an advisory on hantavirus symptoms and prevention following an outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, with confirmed Andes strain cases and fatalities.
NCDC Lists 7 Steps to Avoid Hantavirus in Nigeria
The NCDC urges Nigerians to maintain hygiene and avoid rodents as global hantavirus cases rise, though no case has been confirmed in Nigeria.
Olaopa Praises Wada's IVF Breakthroughs
Prof. Tunji Olaopa lauds Dr. Ibrahim Wada's IVF successes at Nisa Premier Hospital, highlighting the impact on infertility stigma and societal pressures in Nigeria.
FG Commissions 100-Bed Hospital in Zaria for Healthcare
Nigeria commissions a 100-bed Renewed Hope Specialist Hospital in Zaria, Kaduna State, to expand access to quality healthcare and advance SDG 3.
Ethiopian woman births quintuplets after 12-year wait
An Ethiopian woman delivered quintuplets naturally after 12 years of trying, with all five babies in full health, a rare 1-in-55-million event.
CAS Hails Nurses as Lifesavers, Critical Health Pillars
Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Sunday Aneke praises nurses as lifesavers and critical pillars in military healthcare during 2026 International Nurses Week.
Dr Fatelyn Okakah Appointed Director at ISTH Geriatric Centre
Dr Fatelyn Okakah is named director of the Centre for Geriatric Care at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, effective April 27, 2026, recognizing her leadership and dedication to medical excellence.
SEOF Mission Saves Lives with Cardiology Procedures in Anambra
The Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation's ninth Biannual Medical Mission has performed life-saving cardiology procedures on babies and adults in Anambra State.
Nigeria’s First Cardio-Nephrology Professor Drives Innovation
Prof. Olurotimi Badero, Nigeria’s first Professor of Cardio-Nephrology, advances healthcare through innovation, mentorship, and specialist training amid brain drain concerns.
Nephrologist Warns Late Visits Worsen Kidney Failure in Nigeria
Prof. Jacob Awobusuyi warns that many Nigerians with kidney disease delay treatment, leading to advanced stages and poor outcomes. Over 20 million affected.
Banigo Hails Senate Passage of Healthcare Funding Bill
Senator Ipalibo Harry Banigo praised the Senate's passage of the BHCPF Amendment Bill, increasing the fund from 1% to 2%, as a major milestone for Nigeria's healthcare system.
Prostate Enlargement Fuels Kidney Failure in Nigerian Men
Experts alarm as prostate enlargement and late cancer diagnosis cause kidney failure among Nigerian men. Over 80% present late; TPC marks 100 robotic surgeries and plans a dedicated robotic cancer centre.
Dr Okakah Named Coordinator of Geriatric Care at ISTH
Dr Fatelyn Okakah has been appointed Coordinator of the Centre for Geriatric Care at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, effective April 27, 2026.
85% of Nigeria's PHCs Lack Doctors Despite N55.4bn Budget
A new survey reveals 85% of Nigeria's primary health centres have no doctor, despite N55.44 billion disbursed from 2022-2025. Experts blame weak governance and poor state prioritization.
FG to Deploy Gene-Based Therapies for Advanced Medical Treatment
Nigeria's FG announces plans to adopt CAR T-cell therapy and gene-based technologies to advance medical treatment, boost healthcare, and reduce medical tourism.
Nigeria, nine others account for 69% of global hepatitis B deaths
WHO report shows Nigeria among 10 countries responsible for 69% of hepatitis B deaths worldwide in 2024, with 1.34 million lives lost to viral hepatitis.
Meningitis Outbreak Kills 34 in Sokoto State
A meningitis outbreak in Sokoto State has claimed 34 lives out of 254 infected across nine local councils, prompting urgent health responses.
Experts warn of rising prostate enlargement in Nigeria
Medical experts raise alarm over increasing prostate enlargement and late-stage cancer diagnosis among Nigerian men, urging early screening and treatment.
UNICEF, Borno immunise 1.6m children against polio
UNICEF and Borno State immunised 1.6 million children against polio and other preventable diseases, targeting 85% coverage under six years.
Advocates Call for Improved PH Care in Nigeria
On World Pulmonary Hypertension Day, advocates urge early diagnosis, better care, and clinical trial access for PH patients in Nigeria, where the condition remains underdiagnosed.
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