Korede Abdullah in Lagos A fertility specialist, Dr. Jaiyeoba Adeyemi, has debunked the misconception that children conceived through In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) are abnormal. Speaking at the “Optimising Your Fertility Health” forum hosted by BridgeClinic in Lagos on Saturday, he emphasized that IVF babies are as healthy and normal as those conceived naturally. “Some people…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Ibadan, Oyo state, Victor Ifeolu Akinmoladun, has warned that chronic inflammation and poor dietary habits are major contributors to the growing burden of oral cancer. Delivering the 582nd inaugural lecture of the university titled “The Scalpel and the Laboratory: Collaboration…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued urgent recommendations aimed at curbing the global threat of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), with a sharp focus on vulnerable infants under six months. RSV is a leading cause of acute lower respiratory infections and under-five mortality, claiming an estimated 100,000 young lives annually and…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos As the three-day World Health Expo ended in Lagos, healthcare leaders and industry stakeholders urged the Nigerian government to leverage the event’s momentum by investing in local manufacturing of medical equipment. Former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke and Regtech Africa CEO Cyril Okoroigwe stressed the potential of local production to…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Families planning overseas travel this summer are being urged to ensure their vaccinations are up to date amid a sharp rise in global measles cases. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning following a 25-year high of measles infections in Europe, with outbreaks also reported in countries like…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A Nigerian medical expert, Dr. Iyayi Osifo, has sparked public interest after revealing that a rare genetic mutation can make some individuals naturally resistant to HIV. In a post shared on his social media platforms, Osifo explained that the mutation affects the CCR5 receptor found in white blood cells — a…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos As Muslims across Lagos State and Nigeria celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) has extended warm wishes to the Muslim community, highlighting the festival’s message of faith, sacrifice, and unity. In a statement by LSACA’s Chief Executive Officer on Friday, Dr. Folakemi Animashaun, the agency emphasized the alignment…
Hope rises for persons living with HIV/AIDS with a new study by Australian scientists revealing a groundbreaking application of mRNA technology. The mRNA is the same innovation used in COVID-19 vaccines. The study further shows that mRNA could transform HIV treatment by targeting the virus’s hidden reservoirs within the body. The peer-reviewed study, published in…
…Urges Urgent Action A civic technology platform, MonITNG, has sounded the alarm over the deteriorating condition of the General Hospital in Sabongidda-Ora, Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State, urging Governor Monday Okpebholo to intervene urgently before the facility becomes completely unusable. In a post shared via its official X handle on Friday, MonITNG…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a sharp departure from policy platitudes, philanthropist Bill Gates has issued a dire warning that Nigeria is on the brink of a worsening health crisis due to its underwhelming healthcare budget and looming global aid cuts. Speaking at the inaugural Goalkeepers event in Lagos on Wednesday, Gates stressed that the…
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