The Head of the UK’s emergency medicine body has accused the government of failing the most vulnerable patients, as new data suggests more than 16,000 people may have died last year due to excessive delays in A&E departments. Dr Adrian Boyle, president of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM), said older and severely ill patients are being overlooked in favour of quicker wins, such as treating minor injuries, to…

After a car lost control and hit six persons along G.U. Ake Roadof Rivers State, four have been confirmed dead while two are said to be receiving treatment at Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH). The State Police Command spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed this in a document shared with journalists, stating that the incident occurred on 12 May at approximately 11:42 p.m. Iringe-Koko said the bodies of the four persons…

A major outbreak of chikungunya virus has struck La Réunion, with over 47,500 confirmed cases and 12 related deaths as of 4 May, 2025. The island, a French territory in the Indian Ocean, had not seen an outbreak of this scale since 2005-2006. In Mayotte, another French territory nearby, locally transmitted cases have also reappeared for the first time in nearly two decades. The chikungunya virus is spread by infected…

The WHO has urged the people of Saudi Arabia to remain vigilant over the recent outbreak of Middle East respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-Cov) in the country.

A new study has found that regularly working more than 52 hours a week could alter the structure of your brain, potentially impairing areas responsible for memory, problem-solving, and emotional regulation. Published in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine, the research highlights serious concerns about the neurological and psychological effects of overwork, particularly among healthcare professionals. The study was conducted by researchers, including experts from Yonsei University in South Korea,…

In efforts to tackle the recurring Lassa fever outbreak in West Africa, the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) has revealed that three regional health organizations have been welcomed into the Lassa fever Coalition partnership to support vaccine access. The announcement was made during the recent Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Assembly of Health Ministers Meeting, with support from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). The newly welcomed…

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the Government of Japan, has launched an emergency training initiative aimed at curbing the spread of cholera in flood-prone areas of Lagos State. The two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop, which commenced on Tuesday at NECA House, Alausa, Ikeja, is part of project 240236 titled “Emergency Capacity Building of Informal Food and…

Gaining weight in early adulthood may be far more dangerous than previously thought, with new research revealing that becoming obese before the age of 45 significantly increases the risk of dying young. The findings, presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Malaga, Spain, show that the earlier in life individuals become obese, the greater the long-term consequences on their health. The study, which followed 620,000 Swedish adults aged between…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) have said 57 children have died from the effects of malnutrition during the ongoing blockade of the Gaza Strip A representative of WHO in the Palestinian Territories, Rik Peeperkorn, said in a video call that the UN organisation has not yet verified these figures. However, he noted that the WHO has observed an increase in malnourished children. In connection with this, he reported many young…

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Rivers State Chapter, has strongly condemned the stigmatisation of a deaf and mute child by women, particularly mothers, at the Azikiwe Police Division in Port Harcourt, where the child was taken for safety. In a statement jointly signed by Chairperson Susan Serekara-Nwikhana and Secretary Precious Ahiakwo-Ovie, NAWOJ expressed deep disappointment over reports that some mothers at the station mocked the child and referred…

In a major step toward making healthcare more affordable, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has endorsed a new group purchasing scheme, Medipool. Medipool is aimed at reducing the cost of medicines and essential medical supplies across Nigeria. The announcement followed Monday’s FEC meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja and chaired by President Bola Tinubu. READ ALSO: Cyber slavery on rise: FG issues fresh warning to Nigerians The Coordinating Minister…

To improve healthcare access and provide quality service delivery for citizens, the Kaduna State Commissioner of Health, Umma Kaltum-Ahmed, has charged newly elected members of the Expanded State Oversight Committee of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to partner and ensure funds are well managed. According to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the newly elected members of the committee were inaugurated on Monday by Kaltum-Ahmed in Kaduna. Kaltum-Ahmed described…