I’m fit and healthy, Wike denies alleged medical trip to London
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed rumors suggesting he is facing health challenges. Speaking during a media briefing on Sunday,…
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Health news from Nigeria: hospitals, doctors and nurses, disease outbreaks, NAFDAC alerts, health policy and patient care.
Rivers State Confirms Cholera Outbreak, Records Nine Deaths
The Rivers State Government has confirmed five cases of cholera and nine related deaths following an outbreak in Akuku-Toru and Andoni Local Government Areas. State Commissioner…
‘Where will I start from?’ – Father of quintuplets cries for help, plans to escape from hospital
“Where will I start from ?” Mr Joseph Ogagbe, father of newly born quintuplets cried as he spoke to the Vanguard, appealing to the wife of…
Kano Government Approve Health Insurance Scheme For Prisoners
Inmates across custodial facilities in Kano State will now have access to healthcare services following the approval of their enrollment in the state’s Healthcare Contributory Scheme.…
Bathing With Sponge Daily not Necessary – Health Expert
A Consultant Dermatologist at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, Dr. Folakemi Cole-Adeife, has cautioned against the frequent use of sponges during bathing, citing potential…
Abuja Doctors Give Wike Two Weeks Ultimatum, Threaten Deadly Shutdown
Resident doctors in Abuja have issued a two-week ultimatum to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to address their demands or risk…
Nurses, HealthCare Workers Begin 3 Days Strike in Lagos
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has announced a three-day warning strike in Lagos State, slated to run from Wednesday, December 11, to…
Tragedy as Fire Outbreak Kills Teenager in Ilorin
An 18-year-old boy was killed in a fire outbreak that occurred in the early hours of Monday at the Sayi area of Alore, Ilorin, Kwara State.…
Over 50,000 Kogi residents HIV/AIDS positive – official
The Acting Executive Secretary, Kogi State Agency for the Control of Aids, Ibrahim Anate, has declared that no fewer than 50,000 people are currently living with…
‘I’m not afraid of death’ Bishop TD Jakes addresses recent health emergency
Bishop TD Jakes has assured his followers that he is “not afraid to die” as he addressed the public for the first time following a recent…