Nigerian nurses begin nationwide strike today
Nurses across Nigeria have started a nationwide warning strike today, July 30, 2025.The strike is led by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Federal Health Institutions Sector. The strike began at midnight after a 15-day ultimatum given to the federal government ended without any response. NANNM-FHI Chairman, Morakinyo Rilwan, said on Monday, […]
Ghana records first monkeypox de@th as cases surge
Ghana has recorded its first death caused by Mpox, marking a troubling milestone in the country’s ongoing health challenge.According to the Ministry of Health, 23 new infections were reported in just the past week — bringing the total number of cases to 257 since the virus was first discovered in the country in June 2022.This […]
Lagos doctors declare three-day warning strike over salary deductions
Doctors working under the Lagos State Government have started a three-day warning strike over what they say are unfair and illegal salary deductions. The Medical Guild, which represents doctors and dentists in public hospitals across Lagos, announced the strike.It began at 8 a.m. today and will end at 8 a.m. on Thursday. Dr. Japhet Olugbogi, […]
Coartem Price: Malaria Drug Now Costs Nearly ₦10k – Man Laments
A Nigerian man has raised concerns over the high cost of malaria treatment in the country, especially the price of Coartem. He shared that one of his staff members was unwell the previous day, so he told her to get treatment. Later, he was shocked to see that Coartem, a commonly used malaria drug, was […]
Nigerian men dying to impress side chicks – Experts expose dark truth about sex enhancers
Experts are raising alarm over the increasing number of Nigerian men who collapse and die during sexual activities—especially with women who are not their wives. These cases mostly happen in hotels and have been traced to the misuse of sex-enhancing drugs. One of the latest cases involves a lecturer from Kogi State University, Dr. Olabode […]
Nigeria moves to reduce drug imports with cardiovascular GMP training
The Nigerian government is taking steps to reduce the country’s dependence on imported medicines by launching a major training program for local pharmaceutical companies. This training will help boost the production of high-quality heart-related medicines within the country. This effort is being led by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in partnership with […]
Abuja hospital seeks public’s help identifying woman found unconscious by roadside (photo)
Abuja Hospital Asks Public to Help Identify Woman Found Unconscious on Roadside A hospital in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, is asking for help to find out who a woman is after she was found unconscious on the roadside. She was brought to the National Hospital Abuja and is currently being treated in their Trauma Intensive Care […]
Microsoft AI Can Now Diagnose Illness 4 Times More Accurately Than Human Doctors
Microsoft has announced that its latest health-focused AI system can diagnose medical cases four times more accurately than human doctors. In a blog post shared on Monday, the company revealed that its AI tool, called the Microsoft AI Diagnostic Orchestrator, outperformed experienced physicians during a medical test. The trial included 304 medical case studies from […]
My eyes were burning – Woman hospitalised after lash extension nightmare
A woman from Midrand, South Africa, ended up in the hospital after getting eyelash extensions. What was supposed to be a simple beauty treatment almost caused her to lose her eyesight. Refilwe Motiang, 31, had gone to a local salon last Thursday to get her lashes done before a trip. But things took a bad […]
Breast cancer: Early detention will reduce mortality rate in Nigeria – ACPN
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has said that finding breast cancer early can help reduce the number of women who die from it in Nigeria. This message was shared by the ACPN Chairman in Oyo State, Pharmacist Adebayo Gbadamosi, during a one-day training on breast care awareness. The event was organised by […]