Community leader appeals for more sanitary pads for young women
The Deputy Community Leader of Ekot Etonko in Calabar South Local Government Area, Mr. Effiok Okon, has appealed to government authorities and well-meaning organisations to continue supporting young women in his community with free sanitary pads. He made the appeal during a PadBank outreach programme, where the NGO distributed free sanitary pads to women and […]
Anambra Varsity Medical Consultants Give Soludo 21-Day Ultimatum, Threaten Strike
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH) chapter, has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Anambra State Government, demanding the immediate implementation of their pending welfare and salary adjustments. The group warned that failure to meet their demands would lead to a total shutdown of medical […]
Wale Edun: Nigerian Finance Minister flown to UK for treatment
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has reportedly been flown to the United Kingdom for medical treatment. According to reliable sources who spoke with The West Post on Tuesday, the minister left the country following health concerns that required urgent attention abroad. This development comes just days after presidential […]
NAFDAC shuts down two Chinese supermarkets and eight cosmetics shops in Abuja
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has closed down two Chinese-owned supermarkets and eight cosmetics shops in Abuja. The agency explained that the action followed inspections that revealed the businesses were selling unregistered and potentially harmful products to the public. NAFDAC officials said the operation was part of its wider […]
Nigeria joins global deal to cut cost of HIV prevention drug
Nigeria has joined a global initiative aimed at reducing the cost of HIV prevention drugs, making them more accessible to millions of people at risk. The move is part of efforts to curb the spread of HIV and improve public health across the country. The agreement will lower the price of life-saving drugs such as […]
Gwarinpa Road Lane Covered With Refuse In Abuja
Residents of Gwarinpa, Abuja, have raised alarm over a lane on the busy Gwarinpa road being completely covered with refuse. The heap of waste has not only blocked part of the road but also created health and environmental concerns for people living and working around the area. Motorists and pedestrians expressed frustration, noting that the […]
Haemorrhagic Fever In Abuja: NCDC Issues Public Alert
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health alert following reports of suspected viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF) cases in Abuja. According to the agency, two recent suspected cases have tested negative for Ebola and Marburg viruses. However, further investigations are ongoing for other viral haemorrhagic fevers such as Lassa […]
Cholera outbreak claim 58 lives in Bauchi
Bauchi State is facing another health crisis as a fresh outbreak of cholera has claimed at least 58 lives across 14 out of its 20 local government areas. Officials also confirmed 258 new cases of the disease, raising concerns about the state’s health system. Speaking during the inauguration of two response committees — the State […]
Aproko Doctor Warns Women Against ‘Cryptic Pregnancy’ Scam
Nigerian health expert Dr. Chinonso Egemba, popularly known as Aproko Doctor, has raised awareness about a growing scam called “cryptic pregnancy,” which is targeting women in the country. According to him, fake doctors and fraudsters trick women by giving them hormone injections that make them feel and look pregnant. Later, these victims are handed babies […]
WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler suffers stroke
WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler has pulled out of a planned event after suffering a stroke, TMZ Sports reported. The health scare happened last Friday at one of his homes in Florida. His daughter confirmed that he is recovering and will spend the next few weeks resting at his main home. Lawler […]