Imo Begins Robotic-Assisted Surgery as Uzodimma Unveils Advanced Specialist Healthcare
OWERRI, Nigeria – Imo State is set to commence robotic-assisted surgery on Friday, marking a major milestone in the state’s healthcare advancement and specialist…
FG Wants to End Jail Terms for Suicide Attempts: 7 Things Nigerians Need to Know
For decades, a person who survived a suicide attempt in Nigeria could face criminal prosecution instead of receiving mental health support. That could soon…
Oyo Begins HIV Surveillance Survey to Strengthen Evidence-Based Prevention
IBADAN, Nigeria – The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening evidence-based HIV prevention through improved research and data collection as preparations…
FG Moves to Decriminalise Attempted Suicide Through Mental Health Act Amendment
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved an amendment to the National Mental Health Act to remove criminal penalties for attempted…
Scotland Confirms Isolated Mad Cow Disease Case, Says No Risk to Food Chain
SCOTLAND – Scottish authorities have confirmed a case of classical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), commonly known as mad cow disease, on a farm in…
DRC Ebola Cases Rise Above 5,000 as Africa CDC Warns of Continued Transmission Risk
DRC, Congo – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)…
Kano Bans IV Fluid Administration, Blood Transfusions at Patent Medicine Stores
KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has prohibited patent medicine stores from administering intravenous (IV) fluids and carrying out blood transfusions as part…
Residents Call for Urgent Upgrade of Gwagwalada Livestock Market Over Public Health Concerns
ABUJA, Nigeria – Residents of Gwagwalada Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have called for the urgent rehabilitation of the Anagada Livestock…
Electricity Now One of Biggest Costs of Running Hospitals
LAGOS, Nigeria – Healthcare operators have warned that rising electricity tariffs and increasing operating costs are placing hospitals under severe financial pressure, with the…