Medical News


Experts Worry Over Vaccine Hesitancy

Statistics from the World Health Organisation (WHO) have revealed that an estimated 1.5 million ch…

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Why Breast Milk is Good For Babies

Experts stress need for this nature's wholesome gift to mankind    TO everyone, …

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Medicare For Sale?

•To privatise or not to privatise, that is the question now in Nigeria’s health sector …

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Foot Ulcer, Leading Cause of Diabetes-Related Deaths

Experts have described diabetic foot as the second leading cause of diabetes-related deaths in Nig…

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UCH Takes HPV Vaccination to Rural Areas

Prof. Temitope Alonge, Chief Medical Director of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, ha…

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Rotary Club Intervenes to Reduce Maternal, Infant Mortality Problems

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) recently, expressed serious concern…

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Medical Mission: ASA - USA Treats Over 9,000 Patients in Anambra

FOR 10 years running, the Anambra people living in the United States of America under the aegis of…

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Sokoto Health Workers Reject Doctor, Nurse As PHCDA Head

The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria in Sokoto State yesterday vowed to resist any atte…

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The New Malaria Vaccine

A new anti-malaria vaccine called Mosquirix was recently approved by the European drugs regulators…

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Sierra Leone’s Last Known Ebola Patient Leaves Hospital

Sierra Leone’s last known Ebola patient has been released from hospital, raising hopes the w…

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CT Scan Use in Kids Fell Over Past Decade

Children are receiving fewer CT scans now than a decade ago, dovetailing with a move to radiation-…

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20 Undergo Heart Surgery at Enugu Hospital

The Chief Medical Director, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State, Dr…

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Obesity and Cancer

There are many reasons why you should avoid being overweight or obese; and cancer is one of them. …

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MUST READ: Interested in Working as a Nurse in Canada?

Are you a Registered Nurse from Nigeria?  Do you want to work as a nurse overseas or abroad…

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Helpful Physicians May Be Key To Successful Weight Loss

When participating in weight-loss programs, a helpful physician can improve the chances of success…

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8 Weeks Pregnant: Your Pregnancy Week By Week

During week 8 of pregnancy, your baby will continue taking huge developmental strides; your baby&#…

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Heart Disease Deaths Only Slightly Improved In Young Adults Over Past 3 Decades

While deaths from heart disease have declined quickly and consistently among older adults over the…

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Obstetric Delivery For Low-Risk Pregnancies Does Not Improve Birth Outcomes, Study Finds

Expectant mothers are likely to opt for an obstetrician to deliver their child over a family docto…

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Rotary Sponsors 20 Open-Heart Surgeries at UNTH

TWENTY persons suffering various degrees of heart problems are currently undergoing open heart sur…

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Red Cross Urges Nigerians To Donate Blood Twice Yearly

Vice chairman of the Nigeria Red Cross Society, Anambra State chapter, Prof. Peter Katchy has urge…

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