Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate

Patients from US, UK Now Seeking Treatment in Nigeria – Health Minister

The Federal Government has said that Nigeria’s health sector has greatly improved so much so that it is now attracting patients not just from the West African subregion but also from countries... Read more »
AIDS

HIV/AIDS Treatment in Developing Nations Threatened by U.S. Funding Suspension

The U.S. government, under an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump, has suspended funding for HIV treatment programs in Nigeria and other developing nations.  The freeze affects the President’s Emergency... Read more »
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CIA Suggests COVID-19 Pandemic “More Likely” Originated From Lab Leak

The CIA has announced that it believes the COVID-19 pandemic “more likely” originated from a laboratory leak than a natural event. The CIA’s “low confidence” assessment comes after John Ratcliffe was sworn... Read more »
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SEGOFS Energy Partners Apex Hospital to Build N3bn AI-Powered Diagnostic Centre in Anambra

Respite seems to have come the way of Ndi Anambra, Igbos and Nigerians struggling with medical issues as Segofs Energy in partnership with Apex Hospital System has commenced construction of a World... Read more »
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Mohbad’s Father Provides Update On Late Singer’s Independent Autopsy Results

Joseph Aloba, the father of the late Nigerian artist Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has revealed that the family has conducted a private autopsy and toxicology test to determine the cause of... Read more »
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WHO declares a new COVID outbreak in China global health emergency

The World Health Organization, WHO, has declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China, a global health emergency. The WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus made the announcement at a press conference in... Read more »
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Russia Says It Has Developed New Cancer Vaccine, Will Distribute It For Free

The Russian Health Ministry has announced that it has developed a cancer vaccine that will be distributed to patients free of charge in early 2025. The vaccine will reportedly be used to... Read more »
International Day of Persons

Nigerians Mark Disability Day with Road Walk, Call for Better Inclusion Policies

As Nigerians join the rest of the world to celebrate the 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Federal Government has been advised to set up Disability Inclusion Architecture (NDIA) in... Read more »
AIDS

FG Committed To End HIV/AIDS By 2030

The Federal government has reaffirmed commitment to end HIV/AIDS across the country by the year 2030. Director General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, Temitope Ilori made the reaffirmation... Read more »
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The Hidden Dangers of Sleeping Next to Your Phone: What You Need to Know

Mobile phones can be dangerous and cause serious health issues. Sleeping next to your mobile phone can affect you mentally and physically. Before going to bed, you should keep your phone away... Read more »
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Anambra begins Measles Campaign, reaffirms commitment to free immunization

The Government of Anambra State has begun Integrated Measles Campaign across the 21 local government areas of the state with a reaffirmation that all sorts of immunization is free of charge. Governor... Read more »
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Lady Excitedly Shares Amazing Breast Reduction Results After Surgery

A lady shared her excitement after undergoing a successful breast reduction surgery, revealing her transformed appearance. According to her, the big-sized “watermelon” breasts had caused her significant discomfort for years, making it difficult to... Read more »
Mpox

Nigeria’s Mpox Crisis Deepens: 1,031 Suspected Cases Reported

Statistics from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention have shown that more of those getting infected with Mpox in Nigeria are males. According to figures posted on the NCDC website... Read more »
Elon Musks brain chip startup

US govt approves Elon Musk’s neuralink to help blind people see

Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup, Neuralink, has achieved a significant milestone with its experimental implant, Blindsight, receiving the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) “breakthrough device” designation. This designation is granted to medical... Read more »
Cholera

Cholera Strikes Adamawa: 7 Dead, 100+ Under Observation

A disease suspected to be Cholera has broken out in some communities in Yola North, Adamawa State, with symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea. According to a post on X by the Director... Read more »
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NAFDAC Orders Recall of Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap Due to Chemical Impurity

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has ordered the recall of Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap (100g) with batch number 81832M 08, produced in Germany. A statement published... Read more »
Bill Gates

Bill Gates Unveils Lifesaving Micronutrient Supplements for Pregnant Women in Nigeria

Bill Gates Announces New Micronutrient Supplements for Pregnant Women in Nigeria to Combat Maternal Anaemia and Save 70,000 Babies. Bill Gates has announced the introduction of new Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) to the... Read more »
DNA TEST

Paternity Tests: 1 in 4 Men Not the Biological Fathers, Says DNA Report

Smart DNA, a leading DNA testing centre in Lagos State, has released its comprehensive 2024 report on DNA testing trends in Nigeria, covering July 2023 to June 2024. The report unveils several... Read more »
Kidneys

Foods to Limit or Avoid for Healthy Kidneys

Our kidneys play a crucial role in filtering waste and toxins from our blood, regulating electrolyte levels, and maintaining overall health. However, certain foods can put a strain on our kidneys, increasing... Read more »
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Ministry of Health Slams ‘No Work, No Pay’ on Resident Doctors Over Warning Strike

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has evoked the “No Work, No Pay” policy against the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) over its recent warning strike. NARD had embarked... Read more »