An Australian man has taken legal action against the hospital where he was present during his wife’s cesarean-section delivery in 2018, asserting that this experience triggered a “psychotic illness” in him. The lawsuit, initiated several years after the successful operation, was brought by Anil Koppula, a father who alleged that witnessing the procedure contributed to…

Dr. Afam Obidike, the Commissioner for Health, recently announced that the Anambra State Government has initiated the installation of clock-in devices in public health facilities. The purpose of this endeavor is to curb absenteeism among health workers and ensure their commitment to their duties. During a meeting with administrators of public hospitals in the state…

Five people have died following the outbreak of cholera in Kano State. Dr. Aminu Tsanyawa, the State Commissioner for Health, who confirmed the outbreak to newsmen at a briefing, explained that of the 189 cases recorded in the State, five have died. Back in April 2022, the World Health Organisation disclosed that the cholera outbreak…

North Korea has reported an outbreak of an unidentified intestinal disease in the country following the outbreak of covid-19 . At least 800 families suffering from what North Korea has only called an “acute enteric epidemic” have received aid so far in South Hwanghae Province, about 75 miles south of the capital Pyongyang. State…

US vice president, Kamala Harris has tested positive for COVID-19. Her press secretary Kirsten Allen said in a Tuesday statement that Harris was exhibiting no symptoms. She will isolate and work from the vice president’s residence. The VP’s office said Harris had not participated in any meetings at the White House on Tuesday, and she had…

Nigerian medical personnel, Dr. Olufunmilayo, has warned against the use of toilet rolls to cleanup whenever one passes excreta. In a thread shared on his Twitter handle, Dr Olufunmilayo opined that toilet rolls are harmful to the anus. He said instead of using Tissue paper, people should use soap and water or wet towels…

The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Olorunmimbe Mamora, has denied media reports claiming the Federal government has concluded plans to conduct free deoxyribonucleic acid tests popularly known as free DNA tests for Nigerians in all general hospitals. On Tuesday January 25, rumor was rife on Twitter that the Health Minister had said government hospitals…