In a significant move to reduce medical tourism and enhance healthcare delivery in Nigeria, the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) in partnership with Patricare has unveiled a premium medical facility. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony on Tuesday, the Chief Medical Director of UPTH, Professor Henry Ugboma, highlighted the negative impact of medical tourism on Nigeria’s healthcare reputation and economy. He emphasized that the UPTH premium facility is designed…

The Kebbi State Government has urged residents to report suspected cases of cerebrospinal meningitis to the nearest health facilities following the outbreak which has claimed 26 lives in the state. About 248 suspected cases reported across Aliero, Gwandu, and Jega Local Government Areas (LGAs). The state’s Commissioner for Health, Yanusa Ismail, disclosed the figures during a press briefing on Tuesday, adding that 11 samples were taken for laboratory examination, with…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised alarms over the increasing spread of Lassa fever across the country following the death of a 31-year-old doctor in Ondo State. According to the NCDC, the doctor had traveled to the UK on February 19, 2025, and returned to Nigeria on February 27. Shortly after, he developed symptoms of viral hemorrhagic fever and was admitted to a private hospital,…

By Alade Adisa Anxiety has gripped parents of students at King’s College, Lagos, following an outbreak of diphtheria in the school. Some parents have asked their children to stay at home after one of the students succumbed to the illness. Meanwhile, the Lagos State Government is set to commence mass vaccination for students on both campuses of the school. New Daily Prime gathered that the outbreak may be linked to…

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) says that antiretroviral drugs in Nigeria remain free at government-approved health facilities, describing circulated claims as false and misleading. This statement came following widespread speculation that antiretroviral drug subsidies had been withdrawn. According to Voice of Nigeria (VON), a statement shared on Sunday, the Director-General of NACA, Dr. Temitope Ilori, refuted the claim that ARV medication would cost N250,000 per dose,…

Well, I know you found work frustrating last week and this is the last thing you need on your plate this morning. But if that job serves your needs, you have to hear me out. Doing a 9-5 job has its pros, but sometimes, its cons outweigh its pros. You’ve got to show up to work every day, think about what to wear, and smile at coworkers on Monday morning…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised alarms over the potential consequences of imminent funding cuts to global Tuberculosis (TB) programmes, warning that such reductions could have devastating effects on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) that heavily depend on international aid. According to Voice of Nigeria (VON), it noted that WHO statement released on Thursday in Abuja, disclosed that the planned budget reductions, particularly from the United States, place 18…

The Ondo State Government, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health and OneSight Essilor Luxottica Foundation, has commissioned an eye care centre at General Hospital, Idanre. The newly commissioned eye care centre aims to complement the Millennium Eye Care Centre in Akure. A post shared on their Facebook page on Wednesday revealed that the development will enhance quality affordable and accessible eye care services to the people of the…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has inaugurated the remodeled Rivers State Fire Service Headquarters at Isaac Boro Park Flyover, Port Harcourt. The upgraded facility, equipped with modern firefighting tools, aims to improve emergency response and reduce fire disasters. Governor Fubara highlighted past fire incidents, including the Mile One and Fruit Garden Market fires, where inadequate response led to severe losses. “We lost the Mile One Market because we couldn’t respond adequately. We…

To improve mobility for People Living with Disabilities (PWDs), the Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese, Rev. Stephen Mamza, presented 93 wheelchairs and disclosed that additional wheelchairs would be distributed to those who were unavailable at their various residential homes. According to Voice of Nigeria, Mamza presented the wheelchairs on Tuesday in Yola, Adamawa State. The bishop is the immediate past chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Adamawa chapter.…

Healthcare professionals have raised concerns over the increasing cases of hypertension and diabetes among market traders, attributing the trend to poor diet, financial constraints, and limited access to medical care. Speaking during a free medical outreach in Lagos, the Medical Director of General Hospital Mushin, Dr. Oluyemi Taiwo according to the Punch, highlighted the urgent need for regular health screenings, especially among traders who are often unaware of their health…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced an immediate ban on the registration, renewal, and variation of Multi-Dose Artemether/Lumefantrine dry powder for oral suspension in Nigeria. In a statement issued on its website on Monday, March 3, NAFDAC cited concerns over the product’s instability after reconstitution, which compromises its effectiveness over time. The agency noted that this ban applies to both locally manufactured and…