In a move that has sparked widespread concern, the United States government has halted funding for HIV treatment programs in Nigeria and other developing countries. This decision follows an executive order by former President Donald…
The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has called off its warning strike following the intervention of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. The strike, which began on Wednesday, was sparked by…
Delta State Government has confirmed a cholera outbreak in Ikpide-Irri community, Isoko South Local Government Area, but fortunately, no fatalities have been recorded. According to Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, the State Commissioner for Health, the situation…
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has issued a nationwide alert following the confirmation of an anthrax outbreak in Zamfara State. According to a statement on Tuesday by the Director of Gistzone and Public Relations,…
Citing the potential leaching of harmful chemicals from plastic into food, nutrition experts have kicked against microwaving food in plastic containers. They warned that doing so could expose consumers to many health risks such as…
The Nigerian Government has activated surveillance measures to prevent the spread of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China. The virus has led to overcrowded hospitals, emergency measures, and public concerns in China, particularly among…
Resident doctors at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH) in Ondo State have embarked on an indefinite strike action, citing non-payment of salaries and poor working conditions. The doctors, who had staged a…
The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) is advocating for a 70-year retirement age for medical consultants. According to Prof. Muhammad Muhammad, MDCAN President, the association has been pushing for this demand, along…
The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA), has given FCT Minister Nyesom Wike a two-week deadline to address their outstanding demands. Failure to comply, they warned, will result in the “deadliest shutdown”…
The holiday season is over, and if we’re being honest, most of us went all out. We’ve all downed the endless plates of jollof rice, fried chicken, goat meat, small chops, and the mountain of…
