The Kaduna State Government has called on residents to stop open defecation following a diarrhoea outbreak that affected 81 students at Government Girls Secondary School, Kawo. Open defecation refers to the practice of when human uses their environment as toilet instead of a built toilet. Health Commissioner, Umma Kaltum-Ahmed, confirmed that 15 students who were hospitalised have fully recovered and resumed classes. She credited the swift intervention of the State…

Following speculation of an alleged power tussle at Yaba Hospital, the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Lagos State Chapter, and the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital (FNPHY), Yaba branch, have dispelled claims of a leadership crisis. This was debunked on Monday during a media briefing held by the TUC Lagos State Chairman, Mr Ekundayo Olugbenga. The meeting aimed to address and clarify the circulated speculation and highlight hospital…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted multiple drug shipments destined for the United Kingdom (UK) and Saudi Arabia, arresting high-profile traffickers and dismantling criminal networks.

The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has called on the Federal Government (FG) to urgently introduce comprehensive health insurance coverage for all medical and dental practitioners across the country. This appeal comes amid growing concerns over unresolved welfare issues affecting healthcare professionals. MDCAN, in a statement jointly signed by its President, Prof. Mohammad Aminu, and Secretary, Prof. Daiyabu Alhaji, also urged the government to address demands raised…

Stakeholders have called for urgent investment in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Nigeria to avoid the risk of jeopardising the future of youths.

Resident doctors at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Yaba have vowed to begin a one-week warning strike starting Monday, July 7, citing non-payment of salaries and persistent neglect of their welfare by hospital management. In a communiqué released on Friday, the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at the hospital expressed deep dissatisfaction with the continued delay in salaries for newly employed medical staff. According to the statement signed by ARD…

To better understand the health implications resulting from exposure to oil pollution in Ogoniland, Rivers State, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), in collaboration with the International Agency for Research on Cancer and the World Health Organisation (IARC-WHO), has embarked on a health study. The health study, a Human Biomonitoring (HBM) project to be conducted in the affected area, was recommended by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Report. HBM…

In a move to prevent 50 million premature deaths over the next five decades, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is urging countries to increase one-off health taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by 50%, targeting 2035. While unveiling the global campaign, WHO stated that the initiative, “3 by 35,” aims to curb chronic and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), which currently account for over 75% of global deaths, while also boosting…

A group of researchers has urged the public to reconsider following anti-inflammatory food trends aimed at slowing down the ageing process. Anti-inflammatory foods are specific diets believed to reduce inflammation in the body, promote good health, and help prevent chronic diseases. “Inflammaging” refers to a chronic, low-grade form of inflammation commonly associated with ageing, while inflammation itself is the body’s natural response to infection and injury. Some researchers believe that…

Scientists have discovered a groundbreaking method to transform plastic waste into paracetamol.

The Lagos State Government has launched the implementation phase of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Executive Order mandating compulsory health insurance for all residents of the state. At an event held at the Ministry of Health Conference Room in Alausa, the government inaugurated the Management Committee (ManCo) of the Lagos Private Health Partnership (LPHP), which will lead the rollout of the health insurance initiative. Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi,…

A newly emerging Covid variant, NB.1.8.1—commonly referred to as the Nimbus strain—is rapidly gaining ground in the United Kingdom (UK), sparking concern among health experts due to a particularly painful symptom. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reports a near 10% surge in Covid-related hospital admissions, with 947 patients hospitalised in the week ending 31 May. Confirmed cases have also increased by 6.9%, reaching 1,211 infections in the week to…