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Concerns Over Increasing Wrong Medical Diagnoses in Nigeria

In recent years, there has been growing concern among stakeholders about the rising cases of wrong medical diagnoses in Nigeria. One of the alarming stories is that of Kevin Abonyi, a man from Enugu State who experienced a life-changing ordeal due to a misdiagnosis. Kevin had planned to get married and decided to undergo routine […]

Olori Tobi Philips of Ife Shares Heartwarming Photos of Her Twins

Olori Tobi Philips, one of the esteemed queens of Ife, recently delighted her followers by sharing adorable photos of her newborn twins. The twins, a boy and a girl, were welcomed earlier this year by Olori Tobi and her husband, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. In a recent Instagram post on August […]

Youth Swallows Keys, Knife, and Nail Clippers: A Shocking Medical Case

In an unexpected and alarming incident in India, doctors were taken aback when they discovered a collection of metal objects inside the stomach of a young man in his early twenties. The objects, which included keys, nail clippers, and a knife, had been swallowed by the man, leading to an urgent and delicate surgical procedure. […]

New Study Reveals Smoking Cannabis May Triple Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes

A new study from France has found that smoking cannabis may significantly increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Researchers who studied over 1,300 intensive care patients discovered that those who used cannabis were almost twice as likely to suffer from serious heart problems. Experts are now urging hospitals to consider screening emergency room […]

NAFDAC Clarifies Saccharine Use in Bread Production: What You Need to Know

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has recently issued a significant clarification regarding the use of saccharine in bread production. This move comes in response to concerns and misinformation circulating about the safety and regulation of food additives. NAFDAC has made it clear that saccharine, a type of artificial sweetener, […]

Tragic Loss: Man Dies After Hospitals Reject Him During Anambra Doctors’ Strike

Chuwkunonso Nzekwe is grieving the loss of his friend, Obum Mekowulu Oluchukwu, who passed away just three days ago. Nzekwe’s heartache is compounded by the fact that Obum, an On Air Personality, died after being rejected by several hospitals in Anambra State due to an ongoing doctors’ strike. The strike, which started last Thursday, was […]

Over 4 Million Children Malnourished in Nigeria’s Northeast and Northwest Regions

The Nigerian government has officially acknowledged a critical malnutrition crisis affecting the country’s Northeast and Northwest regions. According to Mrs. Ladidi Bako-Aiyebusi, Director of the Nutrition Department at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, over 4 million children are suffering from malnutrition in these areas. This revelation was made during a five-day strategic […]

Rivers State Confirms Two New Cases of Mpox Virus

The Rivers State government has confirmed two new cases of Mpox, a viral disease. Dr. Adaeze Oreh, the State Commissioner for Health, announced the news in Port Harcourt. She assured the public that the Ministry of Health is well-prepared and that the State Public Health Emergency Operations Centre is on high alert to handle any […]