The surge in demand for weight loss drugs in the UK has reached “unsustainable” levels and could soon outstrip supply, pharmacists have warned, prompting concerns about patients turning to unsafe, unregulated sources. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA), which represents 6,000 independent pharmacies, said supply issues surrounding popular weight loss medications such as Wegovy and Mounjaro may encourage desperate individuals to seek out online alternatives, despite the significant health risks. More…

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has issued a renewed appeal for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, alongside urgent calls for full humanitarian access, the safeguarding of children, and the safe release of all hostages. In response to Israel’s recent commitment to implement humanitarian pauses, UNICEF welcomed the move as a step towards improving the delivery of critical aid. The organisation described the situation in Gaza as “catastrophic,”  with children…

With the aim of easing mobility among patients who face challenges, the Adunni Olayiwola Foundation, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has donated 14 wheelchairs to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH). While disclosing this on Saturday through the hospital’s Facebook post, it was shared that the donated items were in honour of the matriarch, late Mrs Adunni Olayiwola. Speaking at the event, Mr Seun Olayiwola, son of the deceased, explained…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared Timor-Leste malaria-free — a major public health victory for the young nation, which has prioritised the disease since gaining independence in 2002.

The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) is set to kick-start the implementation of an €18 million grant from the European Union (EU), aimed at transforming Nigeria’s vaccine landscape. Speaking in Abuja, NIPRD Director-General, Dr Obi Adigwe, described the grant as a “game-changer” for the country’s vaccine independence. According to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the funding supports Nigeria’s 10-year plan (2024–2034) to build a self-reliant vaccine ecosystem…

With tomato season in full swing, experts are urging Britons to stop storing their tomatoes in the fridge. While it might seem like a way to preserve freshness, chilling tomatoes at low temperatures destroys both their texture and flavour. According to Professor Graham Seymour, emeritus professor of plant biotechnology at the University of Nottingham, storing ripe tomatoes at 5°C – the average fridge temperature – significantly reduces the aromatic compounds…

The United Kingdom (UK) government has acknowledged that its deep foreign aid cuts will likely lead to more global deaths, disproportionately affecting women, girls, and crisis-hit regions in Africa. In its latest report, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) confirmed a £575 million cut for 2025-26. Overall aid will drop from 0.5% to 0.3% of Gross National Income by 2027—around £6 billion less. The FCDO’s own impact assessment warns…

The Kogi State Government has taken a decisive step in the fight against malnutrition, initiating treatment protocols for affected individuals and expanding healthcare coverage for children with co-morbidities. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, speaking through his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Ali Bello, at the launch of a training programme on the Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) in Lokoja, reiterated his administration’s commitment to improving child nutrition across the state. He…

Health officials and managers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have called for a substantial increase in health sector funding, in line with the 15 per cent target set by the Abuja Declaration of 2001. The call was made at the close of a four-day capacity-building workshop in Abuja, organised by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The training focused on developing data-driven, budget-linked Annual Operational Plans (AOP)…

With its 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government set to expire on July 23, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has warned of a possible nationwide shutdown of medical services if its demands are not addressed. The NMA President, Prof. Bala Audu, reaffirmed the association’s readiness to take decisive action, saying, “We have made our position clear. The ultimatum ends on July 23, and if the Federal Government does not address…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 60-year-old drug baron Okpara Chigozie after seven years on the run. According to the Director Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, Chigozie was captured on Sunday, 13 July 2025, at his hideout in Isheri, Lagos, following the interception of his courier, Achebe Kenneth Nnamdi, along the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway. Achebe, en route to Onitsha in a Toyota Sienna, was found with 7.6kg of…

Eight persons have been sentenced to one month in prison by a Magistrate Court sitting in Bolade, Oshodi, for contravening Lagos State’s laws against open defecation and urination. The culprits, aged between 18 and 45, were brought before Magistrate Oshikoya of the Special Offences (Mobile Court) recently. Upon arraignment, all eight pleaded guilty to the charges levelled against them. The Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, in…