Lagos Cracks Down on Fake Clinics in Anti-Quackery Drive
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified its crackdown on medical quackery, warning residents to avoid unregistered clinics and report illegal operators…
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IHVN Expands Free HIV Treatment to 380 Facilities Nationwide
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has expanded its free HIV treatment and testing services to 380 health facilities across…
Wale Edun Dispels Stroke Rumours with Calm London Appearance
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has silenced mounting rumours about his health after making…
Gates Foundation Urges Parents to Vaccinate Children Against Measles-Rubella
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Nigeria has urged parents to vaccinate their children against Measles and Rubella, calling the Measles-Rubella…
Fake Kpomo Sparks Health Fears as Abuja Residents Raise Alarm
ABUJA, Nigeria – Outrage is spreading across Abuja as residents raise alarm over fake kpomo (cow skin) allegedly flooding local markets. The outcry follows…
NARD Demands Reinstatement of Sacked Doctors, Warns of Crisis
LOKOJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has renewed its call on the Federal Government to reinstate five doctors dismissed by…
Medical Academics Deny Strike, Reaffirm Independence from Other Unions
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) has dismissed reports that its members are on strike, reaffirming its independence…
Blink Often to Protect Eyes from Screen Damage – Expert Warns Nigerians
ABUJA, Nigeria – A consultant community ophthalmologist, Dr. Bolarinwa Tota of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), has urged Nigerians to blink more…
WHO Appoints Ursu as New Representative to Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has appointed Dr. Pavel Ursu as its new Country Representative to Nigeria, following the formal presentation…
WHO Warns India Over Toxic Syrups Killing Children Nationwide
LAGOS, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a global medical alert after discovering contaminated cough syrups in India linked to multiple…