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“There is still hope” – Influencer, Aproko Doctor’s wife encourages women with PCOS

In a heartwarming tweet that quickly became popular, Chiamaka Nwakalor-Egemba, the wife of well-known health influencer Aproko Doctor, gave hope to women living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Chiamaka, who also lives with PCOS, encouraged women struggling with infertility not to give up. She shared the story of Nigerian content creator Maraji, who is now […]

Pastors With Tithes Can Easily Seek Care Abroad – Resident Doctors Fault Oyemade 

Pastor Poju Oyemade, the founder of The Covenant Nation in Lagos, has sparked reactions online after his recent sermon. He criticized Nigerian doctors who move abroad, calling them ungrateful and saying they don’t work hard enough at home. In his message, Pastor Poju said that doctors in Nigeria spend only around N500,000 to complete their […]

Pregnant woman dies after hospital allegedly denies treatment over N500,000 deposit

A tragic incident has sparked outrage after a pregnant woman, Kemi Akinbobola, reportedly died because a private hospital refused to treat her without a N500,000 deposit. The heartbreaking story was shared on Instagram by her husband, Akinbobola Folajimi. In an emotional video, Kemi appeared weak as she sat inside a car while her husband pleaded […]

Ogun confirms Lassa fever outbreak as NYSC member dies

Ogun State has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever following the death of a 25-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member. The young woman, who initially fell sick in Ondo State, was brought to a hospital in Ijebu North Local Government Area on March 18, 2025. Sadly, she passed away the same day. The Ogun […]

A Nigerian Doctor invents the first BP device which he claims stops stroke and heart failure

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a major cause of stroke, heart failure, and kidney disease, leading to many deaths in Africa, especially among young and middle-aged people. Many cases go undetected or poorly managed, increasing the risk of serious health complications. However, a breakthrough has arrived. Dr. Richard Okoye, Chairman of Savealife Group, has invented […]

HIV treatment remains free in government facilities – NACA DG

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has reassured Nigerians that HIV treatment in government facilities is still free. The agency emphasized that funding and support from international donors, including the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the Global Fund, and other partners, remain in place. NACA Director-General, Ms. Ilori, dismissed […]

Tinubu Approves 80% Subsidy On Kidney Dialysis 

Kidney disease patients in Nigeria now have a reason to breathe a sigh of relief. President Bola Tinubu has approved an 80% subsidy on kidney dialysis, significantly reducing the cost of treatment in federal hospitals. With this new policy, the price of dialysis has dropped from ₦50,000 to just ₦12,000 per session. This initiative, led […]