A Colorado mother who had bravely survived cancer four times was tragically killed after a man allegedly fired multiple gunshots into her home, claiming he was “just cleaning his gun,” according to police. Jennifer James, 49, was fatally shot on April 28 in Berthoud, north of Denver, when 20-year-old Ebenezer Worku allegedly discharged a Glock…
A nurse has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of the body of an eight-month-old infant from the mortuary at Chitungwiza Central Hospital, sparking public outrage and prompting a formal police investigation into possible mishandling of human remains. The arrested individual, 32-year-old Munashe Ganyiwa, was part of the hospital’s nursing staff and had been…
In a heartfelt tweet that quickly went viral, Chiamaka Nwakalor-Egemba, wife of well-known health influencer Aproko Doctor, shared an inspiring message for women struggling with infertility due to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Chiamaka, who has openly battled PCOS herself, highlighted the story of Nigerian content creator Maraji—now expecting her third child without IVF—as a symbol…
Rivers State now leads the country with the highest number of people living with HIV, totaling 208,767, followed closely by Benue State at 202,346, and Akwa Ibom at 161,597, according to the latest data from the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA). Nationally, more than two million people are currently living with HIV,…
The Nasarawa State Government has reported that 35 people died from tuberculosis (TB)-related complications across the state in 2024. Dr. Gaza Gwamna, the state’s Commissioner for Health, made the disclosure during a press conference in Lafia on Friday, March 28, to mark World Tuberculosis Day 2025. He revealed that the state recorded 8,190 TB cases…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that 83% of USAID’s programs will be terminated, marking a significant cut in U.S. development assistance to Africa. The cancellation of 5,200 contracts follows a rapid six-week review of U.S. aid spending conducted by President Donald Trump’s administration, with input from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency…
A Chinese research team has identified a new bat coronavirus that poses a potential risk of animal-to-human transmission due to its ability to use the same human receptor as the virus responsible for COVID-19. The study was led by Shi Zhengli, a prominent virologist known as the “batwoman” for her extensive research on bat coronaviruses,…
Gunmen, believed to be kidnappers, have killed a 46-year-old health worker, Akinola Oyabiyi, in Ondo State. Oyabiyi, a father of four, was shot dead near Akure Airport at Eleyowo in the Akure North Local Government Area on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. A family member, who spoke anonymously, told reporters on Friday that Oyabiyi was returning…
The Ondo State government has confirmed that 12 people have died from Lassa fever, with 112 confirmed cases out of 353 reported since the outbreak began. Mr. Olusola Ajayi, Acting Statistician-General of the state, made the announcement while addressing workers at the state Waste Management Authority. He urged them to collaborate with other stakeholders to…
The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Adekunle Salako, has affirmed that medical workers remain among the highest-paid professionals in Nigeria. Salako made this statement during a working visit to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Monday, February 10. He acknowledged that the “Japa” trend in the health sector is largely driven by…
