I Have Slept With Close to 1000 Women – HIV-Positive Nigerian Man Confesses
In a recent interview on the podcast Doyin’s Corner with BBNaija former housemate Doyin, a Nigerian man made a shocking confession about his past. He revealed that he is HIV-positive and has slept with almost a thousand women over the years. The man shared that he found out he was HIV-positive seven years ago. Reflecting […]
Health unions dismiss reports of crisis at Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja
Health unions in Lokoja have dismissed claims that the Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja (FTHL) is in crisis. The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) say the hospital is functioning well, despite protests by some doctors. Recently, a group of doctors staged a protest, demanding the reinstatement […]
Anthrax: Sokoto govt provides latest update
Sokoto State has successfully vaccinated 95% of its livestock to prevent anthrax and other diseases, as part of its efforts to protect public health. The vaccination drive comes after a warning from the Federal Government about potential anthrax outbreaks, especially following confirmed cases in neighboring Zamfara State. Dr. Nasiru Abdulrahaman, the Director of Veterinary Services […]
US HIV/AIDS Waiver: FG Plans Self-Funding Strategy For Nigeria’s HIV Response
Nigeria is taking significant steps to ensure the continued success of its HIV/AIDS response efforts. The government is working on a self-funding strategy to reduce reliance on donor aid and make sure the fight against HIV remains sustainable. This move is especially important as there have been concerns about the uncertainty of foreign aid, such […]
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, […]