A nurse in her 50s is in critical condition after being attacked by a member of the public at the Royal Oldham Hospital in Greater Manchester, Uk. The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Saturday in the hospital’s Accident and Emergency (A&E) department. A 37-year-old man was swiftly arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody for questioning. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed…

A substantive numbers of cannabis, weighing 2,217.6 kilogram and a 40-ft trailer load of skunk have been seized by the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at Abuja. Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media and Advocacy, on Sunday disclosed the federal agency made this interception while being distributed into six vehicles at an abandoned fuel station in the Kagini area of Kubwa, Abuja, which was meant for…

To curb maternal and infant mortality, the Immunisation Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Service (IMPACT) has move to revitalise and upgrade 58 Nasarawa health centres. The project is said to cut across the Primary Healthcare Centres (PHC) located in 13 Local Government Areas (LGA) in the state. At the one-day stakeholders’ engagement meeting held today, the Project Manager of IMPACT in the state, Adamu Yakubu-Ohagenyi, revealed…

Labour opens door to scrapping free prescriptions for over-60s The government has left the door open to ending free prescriptions for people over 60, as part of efforts to raise additional funds for the NHS. Ministers have not ruled out a future change that could see the qualifying age increased to align with the state pension age of 66. Critics have accused the government of targeting older people through cuts…

A groundbreaking new drug, NXP800, has shown promising results in shrinking prostate cancer tumors in men with advanced disease, offering hope for patients who no longer respond to existing treatments. The experimental medication, also being trialed for ovarian cancer, was hailed by experts as a potential game-changer in overcoming treatment resistance. How It Works The drug targets the heat shock factor 1 (HSF1) pathway, a cellular mechanism that cancer cells…

Rivers State Government has promised to support survivors of the January 4 gas explosion with quality healthcare services. This commitment was made known on Thursday after the Deputy Governor, Professor Ngozi Odu, visited the survivors at the Rivers State Government Hospital (RSGH) on Wednesday. The Deputy Governor shared sadness after hearing of the death of three persons. Unfortunately, three lives were lost out of 18 people affected by the gas…

The Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has urged the Federal Government (FG) to prioritise the needs of marginalised groups, including the person with albinism, as the nation plans ahead of the 2025 Global Disability Summit (GDS). The programme scheduled to be held in April aims to address issues of inclusion, equity, and accessibility for persons living with disabilities. This appeal was made on Wednesday by the Executive Director of AAN,…

In an effort to tackle discrimination among mobility-challenged persons in Nigeria, the Centre for Disability and Inclusion Africa (CDIA) has unveiled a campaign to address the alarming rate of abuse seen among transporters. The campaign titled “WheelChairNotLuggage” was launched in Lagos State with the aim to end human rights abuses practices in both public and private transportation, ranging from refusal to payment of additional fees. During the launch, the Executive…

Amid Nigeria’s economic reforms, asthma patients struggle with soaring medication costs, limited healthcare access, and environmental triggers, relying on NGOs and coping strategies for survival. As most Nigerians grapple with escalating economic reforms, the high cost of medications has exacerbated their health challenges, turning manageable conditions into severe burdens. For asthma patients, the rising prices of essential medications, such as inhalers and tablets, have become a financial drain, complicating their…

In an effort to combat drug-related crime, the United States government has donated a central exhibit office to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). At the inauguration ceremony held on Tuesday, the US Consulate General, Ms. Jo Ellen Georg, along with other senior US officials, handed over the facility to the anti-drug agency headquarters annex in Ikoyi, Lagos State. The Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa…

In a major crackdown, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down a Chinese owned supermarket in Abuja for allegedly violating the agency’s labelling regulations and selling expired goods. Acting on a credible source, the agency stormed the Chinese supermarket located at Azba Mall, 2 Durban Street, Wasu 2, to verify the claim. The agency enforcement team leader, Shaba Mohammed, confirmed that the supermarket…

Obese patients and smokers face delays for NHS surgeries under new reforms requiring them to be assessed as “fit to proceed.” Obese patients and smokers could see their surgeries delayed under reforms announced by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The new plan requires patients to be assessed as “fit to proceed” before receiving a surgery date. The measures aim to boost NHS productivity and tackle extensive waiting lists. Patients waiting…