The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), Professor Chizindu Alikor, has…
Category: Health
Lassa fever kills 67 of 663 confirmed cases, amid rising fatality rate
Nigeria has recorded 167 deaths and 663 confirmed Lassa fever cases so far in 2026, as…
Research proves eating mango with avocado offers heart benefits
A recent study explores how a simple dietary addition may influence cardiovascular function in individuals with…
NAFDAC warns against high salt intake amid hypertension concerns
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised fresh alarm over excessive…
Delta doctors slam Blessing CEO’s cancer claim as scam
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Delta State chapter, has distanced itself from a histology report circulating…
Resident doctors suspend nationwide indefinite strike
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has announced it will…
Pensioners seek swift implementation of N5bn health insurance scheme
The Federal Parastatals and Private Sector Pensioners Association of Nigeria (FEPPPAN) has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving…
FG in talks with Airbus to acquire emergency care helicopters
The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has initiated talks with European aerospace…
Resident doctors to begin nationwide indefinite strike Tuesday
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced an indefinite nationwide strike starting at 12:00am…
Lagos, Benue lead as Nigeria records fresh 20,838 HIV cases
Nigeria reported 20,838 new Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections between January and March 2026, with Lagos and Benue states emerging as the…