Invest in local production of drugs to tackle HIV/ AIDS – Pharmacists urge Nigerian govt
Pharmacists in Nigeria have called on the government to invest in the local production of drugs to effectively combat HIV/AIDS. They argue that relying heavily on imported medications makes treatment costly and less accessible for many patients. Experts emphasized that local drug manufacturing would reduce dependency on foreign suppliers and ensure a steady supply of […]
No progress made to address our demands, strike continues – NARD
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has announced that its nationwide strike will continue, insisting that the government has made no meaningful progress in meeting their demands. The association expressed disappointment that several weeks into the industrial action, none of the issues raised—ranging from improved welfare to better working conditions—have been addressed. According to […]
Cardiovascular diseases leading cause of illness in Northeast – Yobe govt
The Yobe State Government is taking steps to improve healthcare, especially in the area of heart-related illnesses. During a meeting with international health experts and local stakeholders, the government shared its plan to upgrade medical imaging services. This is part of a broader effort to strengthen healthcare in the state. Governor Mai Mala Buni, represented […]
VDM calls out Gbagada General Hospital staff for allegedly failing to treat accident victims rushed to their facility by kindhearted Nigerians
Nigerian social media activist Martis Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has strongly criticized the staff at Gbagada General Hospital in Lagos. He claims they refused to treat victims of a terrible accident brought in by compassionate Nigerians. VDM explained that there was a serious accident on the Third Mainland Bridge. The crash left several […]
Tinubu Expected In Abia To Commission Federal Road
President Bola Tinubu is expected to visit Abia State this month to officially open the Port Harcourt Federal Road in Aba, which is almost fully rebuilt by the state government. This follows former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent visit, where he commissioned the 46.4-kilometre Umuahia-Akara-Abiriba Road, also fixed by the state. Governor Alex Otti shared the […]
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 […]
Government Urges Resident Doctors to End Warning Strike
The Federal Government, led by President Tinubu, is calling on the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to end their seven-day warning strike. The strike, which began to push for the release of Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, a doctor from Kaduna who was kidnapped in December 2023, has now reached its seventh day. Dr. Popoola has […]
Nigerian Man Shares Heartbreaking Story of Friend’s Death Due to Lack of Defibrillator
A Nigerian man, Chuck, recently shared a heartbreaking story on X (formerly Twitter) about his friend who died from a heart attack. The tragedy occurred because the hospital where his friend was taken did not have a defibrillator. This device is essential for applying an electric current to the heart to restore a normal heartbeat […]