The global fight against HIV/AIDS faces a significant setback as US funding cuts loom, warns Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). Byanyima told Associated Press on Monday that…
In a significant move, President Bola Tinubu has approved a major policy change, raising the retirement age for doctors and other healthcare workers in Nigeria from 60 to 65 years. This development was announced on…
Nigeria’s healthcare system is gaining recognition globally, with patients from the UK, US, and other countries seeking quality medical care in the country. This was disclosed by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare,…
The United States government has granted a reprieve to millions of people living with HIV in Nigeria and “54 other countries.” An “emergency humanitarian waiver” was approved, ensuring uninterrupted US-funded HIV treatment despite a recent…
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…
