UN Urges Community Leadership as Key to Achieving a World Without AIDS
On the 2023 World AIDS Day, the United Nations emphasizes that ending AIDS is feasible if communities take charge, highlighting the need […]
USAID Urges Swift Action for Victims of Gender-Based Violence, Emphasizes the Power of Early Intervention
In a compelling call to action, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has urged victims of gender-based violence to seek […]
NAFDAC and NIMR Join Forces with Xcene Research to Revolutionize Clinical Studies in Nigeria
Collaboration aims to transform the clinical research sector, improve healthcare delivery, and streamline regulatory processes. In a groundbreaking move, the National Agency […]
WHO Identifies BA.2.86 as Emerging COVID-19 Variant: Insights and Precautions
The World Health Organization raises awareness about the BA.2.86 variant, nicknamed ‘pirola,’ citing its slow but steady rise and potential impact. The […]
LUTH Crisis: Reps expose shutdown of five wards amid health worker exodus
Lagos University Teaching Hospital grapples with staffing shortages, closing down vital wards as brain drain crisis intensifies. In a startling revelation, the […]
Unlocking Affordable Healthcare: Diverse Options for Nigerians Amid Rising Living Costs
As the cost of living tightens its grip, navigating healthcare expenses becomes paramount for individuals and households. Health Management Organisations (HMOs) emerge […]
Global Health Community Urges Immediate Action on Climate and Health Ahead of COP28
In anticipation of COP28, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the global health community are rallying for heightened attention to the profound […]
Antibiotic Overuse and Resistance: A Call to Action for Medical Professionals
Antibiotic overuse and resistance pose significant dangers to public health . Overuse refers to the unnecessary or excessive use of antibiotics, while resistance […]
Improving Colorectal Cancer Survival Rates in Sub-Saharan Africa: Insights from a New Study
A recent study conducted by University Medicine Halle, in collaboration with the American Cancer Society and various international institutes, sheds light on […]
Breakthrough: UK Approves Groundbreaking Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease
In a historic move, the United Kingdom has become the first country to grant approval for the use of revolutionary gene therapy […]
Implementation of Graphic Health Warnings Expected to Save Thousands of Lives in Nigeria Annually
The Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) has asserted that the enforcement of graphic health warnings has the potential to prevent the premature […]
FCCPC Urges Doctors: Prioritize Treatment for Accident and Gunshot Patients, Regardless of Financial Concerns
In a recent directive, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) emphasized that the rights of patients, especially those involved in […]