The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified political inaction, lack of accountability and funding, and intolerance, discrimination, and stigma as core challenges compromising the right to health globally. In a message to mark the World Health Day, on Sunday, the WHO urged countries to invest, tackle discrimination and intolerance, and expand equitable access to quality…
…Navy Confirms Incident, Assures of Addressing Matter The Onumegbu family is demanding justice for their late son, Mr. Richard Onumegbu, who they allege was brutally killed by Naval officers. Richard, a 33-year-old civilian staff member of the Nigerian Ministry of Defence for 15 years, tragically met his demise after enduring a brutal seven-hour…
Rick Slayman, the world’s first living recipient of a genetically edited pig kidney transplant, has been discharged from the hospital. Slayman, a 62-year-old manager with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, had previously said his doctors suggested that he try a pig kidney when he was diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease last year. According to CNN,…
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Self-Care Wheel has won the prestigious Director-General’s Excellence Award for Innovation 2023. This marks a significant milestone in the effort to demystify self-care and promote WHO’s recommended self-care interventions. The innovative tool, which was developed as part of WHO’s 2023 LEAD Innovation Challenge, has garnered attention for its potential to…
The Military high command has issued a public appeal for assistance in capturing the remaining seven wanted killers of its 17 soldiers in the Okuoma community of Delta state. Major General Erdward Buba, the Director Defence Media Operations, made the appeal while providing updates on the first quarter operational activities conducted by the armed forces…
Ward attendants at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, Kogi state, took to the streets in protest, Thursday demanding justice for the death of their colleague, Salamatu Aliu, in the post-natal ward. The protesters called on the Federal Ministry of Health to investigate the incident at the hospital. Chanting solidarity songs and holding fresh leafs, the…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has given the green light for a substantial increase of 300% in electricity tariff for Band A consumers in the country. The Vice Chairman of NERC, Musiliu Oseni, made this announcement in Abuja on Wednesday. According to Oseni, “Power distribution companies (DisCos) will…
The Nigeria’s first lady, Oluremi Tinubu has emphasised the importance of early diagnosis and intervention for individuals with autism. Mrs Tinubu who said this on Tuesday in Abuja, also acknowledged the challenges faced by families with autistic loved ones and commended them for their love and dedication. While highlighting the unique strengths and creativity of…
In a bid to provide effective healthcare services to the people, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has revealed plans to upgrade three general hospitals to meet world standards. The Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, made this announcement during a chat with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday. The hospitals set to undergo the upgrades include Gwarinpa…
