Nigeria Expands Malaria Vaccine Rollout as Funding Pressures Threaten Progress
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria expands its malaria vaccination programme to new states, even as declining donor funding and rising costs threaten long-term sustainability. The…
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Doctor Warns Low Prostate Cancer Screening Threatens Nigerian Men’s Survival
ABUJA, Nigeria – A medical expert, Dr Joshua Oluwayomi warns that low awareness and poor screening uptake are fuelling a silent prostate cancer crisis…
NAFDAC Warns Nigerians Over Circulation of Suspected Fake Toothpaste Products
ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) raise alarm over suspected counterfeit toothpaste circulating in Nigerian markets,…
Pain After Every Meal: The Hidden Infection Millions of Nigerians Live With
ABUJA, Nigeria – Misdiagnosed as diet or stress, a silent bacterial infection thrives in Nigeria’s water and sanitation crisis, leaving millions untreated. Oluwafunbi Bello,…
Health Advocate Urges Preventive Care to Cut Disease Burden
LAGOS, Nigeria – A health advocate calls for a nationwide shift to preventive healthcare, urging Nigerians to adopt healthier lifestyles and prioritise early screening…
TOXIC HEAT: The Hidden Peril in Nigeria’s Kitchens Where Convenience Turns Poisonous
ABUJA, Nigeria – In kitchens across Nigeria, from the hum of Lagos apartments to the quiet corners of Abuja homes, a silent hazard simmers…
Kano Mother Dies After Delivering Quintuplets Amid Complications
KANO, Nigeria – A Kano-based mother, Hafsatu Yusuf, dies hours after delivering quintuplets at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, highlighting persistent maternal health risks in…
Dentists Warn Public Against Dangerous Oral Health Social Media Myths
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Dental Association (NDA) warns Nigerians to stop relying on social media influencers for oral health advice, citing rising cases…
Nigeria Launches First Immunotherapy Trial for Colorectal Cancer Patients
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigerian medical researchers officially launch the country’s first immunotherapy clinical trial for advanced colorectal cancer, marking a watershed moment for cancer…
Doctors Die, Risks Rise as Safety Failures Plague Nigeria’s Hospitals
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigerian doctors face escalating occupational dangers as weak safety systems, chronic underfunding and overstretched facilities expose frontline health workers to deadly…