Medical News


Doctors’ Strike: We Have Not Been Informed — Ogun Govt

As doctors, nurses in Ogun state under the auspices of Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, and Nationa…

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WHO Push To Tackle Rampant Rise of Diabetes

The World Health Organization on Wednesday turned the spotlight on the insulin market — and its domi…

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Nigeria Records 89 New COVID-19 Infections, Total Now 164,000

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 89 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the to…

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‘U.S. Spent $6 Billion to Support Nigeria on HIV/AIDS in 18 Years’

The United States (U.S.) Consul-General in Nigeria, Claire Pierangelo, yesterday, disclosed that sin…

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WHO Rates Enugu High In Recent Epidemic, Pandemic Response

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has rated Enugu State health system high in the handling of the …

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157,680 Nigerians Die of TB Yearly, Says WHO

The National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) has raised the alarm over the signi…

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Kano Resident Doctors Suspend Strike

The President, Association of Resident Doctors, Dala Orthopedic chapter, Kano State, Buba Babangida,…

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154,225 Patients Recover from COVID-19 in Nigeria

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed that a total of 154,225 patients have recovered…

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US Suspends Use of J&J COVID-19 Vaccine over Blood Clots

United States federal health agencies, yesterday, recommended pausing the use of Johnson & Johnson’s…

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Pharmacists Move Against Draconian Legislations, Seek Equal Privileges Among Healthcare Professionals

Nigerian pharmacists have urged every healthcare professional body to join JOHESU in a rally at the …

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NAFDAC Investigates Kano Food Poisoning, Warns Against Addictives, Chemicals

The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control has urged Nigerians to avoid using che…

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Edo Vaccinates 33, 000 Persons as COVID-19 Active Cases Drop

Edo State Government has intensified its COVID-19 vaccination campaign across the state’s 18 council…

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Medical Women Association Partners Widows

The Medical Women Association of Nigeria has expressed its determination and commitment to support w…

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ISN Donates Reagents Others to UNILAG Medical Centre

A supplier of medical diagnostic products and services, ISN Products Nigeria Limited, has supported …

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UBTH CMD Seeks Support for Cancer Patients

The Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Prof. Darlington Obaseki, h…

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No Place in Ogun Safe, Says NMA, Doctors, Nurses Begin Strike

Ogun State health workers on Tuesday condemned the high level of insecurity in the state and lamente…

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Campaign to Alleviate Mental Effect of COVID-19 Begins in Lagos

An enlightenment campaign to boost mental well-being of Lagos residents, particularly in the wake of…

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Reps Summon Minister Over Resident Doctors’ Grievances

For an enduring resolution of the grievances of the resident doctors in the country, the leadership …

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ABUJA AHA BLS ACLS Starts April 23rd 2021 at National Hospital Abuja, Dont Miss It!!

The long awaited American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Lif…

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Growing Concerns As Nigeria Pivots From AstraZeneca to J&J COVID-19 Vaccine

There are growing concerns about the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine efficacy against coronavi…

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