By Safia Abdulrahman Dr Marvelous Idemudia of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Clinic, Abuja, has warned pregnant women against ignoring early signs of eclampsia, a life-threatening pregnancy complication. Expert says eclampsia is a severe, life-threatening pregnancy complication characterised by the onset of sudden, uncontrollable seizures (convulsions) or comaContinue Reading
By Ifeoluwaloju Ajirenike The Afe Babalola University Multi-System Hospital (AMSH), Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti, says it has carried out no fewer than 50 successful kidney transplants and surgeries. The health institution also announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Manipal Hospitals, India, to strengthen specialist healthcare delivery. Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) has disbursed N339 billion to states in its 12-year existence, with N235 billion released in the last three years. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, said the figure reflected intensified investmentsContinue Reading
By Osayi Aghahowa The Edo Government has reiterated its commitment to combating drug abuse and illicit trafficking through strengthened prevention, enforcement, treatment and rehabilitation programmes across the state. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Eugenia Abdallah, said this in Benin on Friday during activities marking the 2026Continue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun Dr Ayomide Akintan-Adejuwon, the Founder of Scoliosis Focus Foundation, has urged parents and caregivers to prioritise early detection of scoliosis and protect affected children from stigma. Akintan-Adejuwon made the call on Friday in Lagos during the commemoration of 2026 World Scoliosis Day organised by the foundation inContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA) Detox Centre has called for tech-driven and culturally grounded interventions to counter evolving drug threats in Nigeria. The Executive Director of VGADA, Dr Hope Omeiza, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday inContinue Reading
By Racheal Abujah/ Chelsea Isa/Joy Akanu Some stakeholders have called for a community-led approach to addressing dementia in Nigeria, stressing the need for greater awareness, early detection, caregiver support and stronger primary healthcare capacity. They made the call at a stakeholders’ engagement on dementia and brain health in Abuja. Researchers,Continue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Association of Wives of FCT Traditional Rulers (WOFCTTRA) has called for stronger community-based justice mechanisms to promote gender equity and social inclusion across communities in the territory. The President, Hajiya Hauwa Adamu, made the call on Thursday in Abuja at a one-day stakeholders’ workshop. The workshopContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Dr Jean Kaseya, says the worsening Ebola outbreak recorded 89 deaths in one week. He said the development had raised concerns over treatment capacity and the growing level of community transmission. Kaseya spoke onContinue Reading
By Desmond Ejibas The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Rivers has dismissed claims that a person’s genitalia or any body part can be stolen through physical or spiritual means. The association’s Public Relations Officer, Dr Siene Orogun, gave the clarification while speaking with journalists on Thursday in Port Harcourt. OrogunContinue Reading
