I Lost My Eyesight In 2020, Battled Chronic Kidney Disease – DJ Jimmy Jatt
Nigerian disk jockey, DJ Jimmy Jatt, has shared details of his tough health journey, which began during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. Speaking on Rubbin Minds, he recounted how he faced vision loss, battled chronic kidney disease, and eventually underwent a kidney transplant. According to Jimmy Jatt, his health struggles started unexpectedly in 2020. He […]
Bird Flu Outbreak Confirmed In Kano
Bird flu, also known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), has been confirmed in Kano State, Nigeria. This outbreak has affected different bird species, including layers, ducks, guinea fowl, and turkeys. The Federal Government has issued a warning about the high risk of the disease spreading further. A circular signed by Dr. Taiwo Olasoju on […]
Businesswoman accuses hospital of giving her mother expired drip
A Nigerian businesswoman has accused a hospital of using an expired IV drip on her mother, sparking a controversy online. She shared a photo showing that the IV fluid had an expiry date of September 2024. According to the woman, when she pointed out the expired drip to a nurse, she was told it was […]
Stakehodlers rally efforts in Nigeria as Human Metapneumovirus spreads in China
In recent weeks, cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus, have risen sharply in northern China, especially among children. Though similar to the common cold, HMPV can cause severe complications like bronchitis and pneumonia in vulnerable groups such as young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. Experts describe HMPV as a […]
Risk of HMPV infection in Nigeria moderate. FG monitoring the developments – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that the risk of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection in Nigeria is currently considered moderate. The virus, which was first discovered in the Netherlands in 2001, causes symptoms similar to the common cold or flu, such as coughing, fever, nasal congestion, and tiredness. It has an incubation […]
WHO declares new COVID outbreak in China global health emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a new COVID outbreak in China a global health emergency. This decision follows a meeting held by WHO’s emergency committee on Thursday, where they recommended labeling the outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The decision was almost unanimous among the committee members. WHO Director-General, […]
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on fake cancer treatment drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning about a fake cancer drug circulating in Nigeria. The counterfeit drug, labeled as Phesgo 600mg/600mg/10ml with batch number C5290S20, was flagged after a report from the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH-NSIA). NAFDAC’s alert highlights the dangers of counterfeit medicines, urging […]
US Surgeon General warns about the dangerous link between alcohol and cancer
On January 3, 2025, the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued a crucial warning regarding alcohol and its connection to cancer. He revealed that alcohol consumption raises the risk of developing cancer and urged for an updated health warning label on alcoholic beverages. “Alcohol is a well-established, preventable cause of cancer responsible for about […]
Ondo Resident Doctors Commences Strike
Resident doctors at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH) in Ondo State have gone on strike to protest unpaid salaries and challenging working conditions. On Monday, members of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) organized a peaceful protest at the hospital, demanding immediate action to address these issues. The doctors are calling for […]
Abuja Hospital Seeks Help To Identify Unconscious Accident Victim
The National Hospital Abuja is urgently seeking public assistance in identifying a middle-aged man who was involved in a road traffic accident and was admitted to their Trauma Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on December 21, 2024. According to Dr. Tayo Haastrup, the hospital’s spokesperson, the man was found unconscious along Jabi Express Road in Abuja. […]