Hospital shuns Sanwo-Olu’s directive, detains mother over delivery bill

By Uthman Salami A woman identified as Elizabeth Davis, who lost her baby just after delivering prematurely at the Ajeromi General Hospital in the Ajegunle Area of Lagos State, has been detained by... Read more »

Hunger may spike chronic diseases, shorten life expectancy, Experts warn

Janet Ogundepo Medical practitioners and other stakeholders have expressed concerns that the economic hardship, which has led to widespread hunger will likely increase the prevalence of chronic diseases and reduce the life... Read more »

Artificial sweeteners contribute to diabetes, kidney damage burden – Experts

Chijioke Iremeka Increased consumption of artificial sweeteners found in bread, pastries and biscuits, which are now being used by bakeries and food processing companies in place of sugar may pose serious health... Read more »

Tuberculosis kills 1,869 in Kwara, 7,496 cases recorded in Enugu, Borno

Kwara State has revealed that tuberculosis killed 1,869 lives in 2023 and assured that there are ongoing efforts aimed at its total eradication. This was disclosed by the Kwara State Commissioner for... Read more »

Abandoned PHC: Badagry community at mercy of preventable maternal. infant deaths

Chijioke Iremeka Daily, residents of Gberefu Community, a fishing Island in the Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State, count their losses as the only Primary Health Centre built and equipped to... Read more »

World Hearing Day: UBTH, Wilbon offer free hearing checks, treat patients

By Chioma Obinna To mark this year’s World Hearing Day with the theme: “Changing Mindset: Let’s Make Ear and Hearing Care A Reality For All”, the Ear, Nose and Throat (E.N.T) /... Read more »

Six cancer centres  will be completed in two years — FG

The Federal Government has assured that the government will complete the construction of six new cancer centres in Nigeria in the next two years.  The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare... Read more »