A previously unidentified and highly contagious respiratory illness affecting canines, originating in China during the summer, has now extended its reach to the United States. Reports from Fox News indicate a surge in hospital visits for respiratory issues in Washington D.C., underscoring the potential global impact of this mysterious ailment. Videos from China, depicting groups…
The Nasarawa State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has rejected the ₦10,000 wage increment offered to civil servants by the state government as a palliative measure to offset the impact of fuel subsidy removal. In a formal communication addressed to Governor Abdullahi Sule, dated October 30th, the association has called for the…
Health Minister, Prof. Ali Pate, has officially confirmed the Federal Government’s provision for the re-engagement of retired medical practitioners in non-administrative roles on a contractual basis. Speaking to journalists during a visit to the National Hospital in Abuja, the minister emphasized that this decision has become essential due to the human resource gap arising from…
The Federal Government has reported a total of 11,587 suspected cases of diphtheria in the nation, with 7,202 confirmed cases spanning 105 local government areas (LGAs) across 18 states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) released these statistics on Monday, September 25, providing an update on…
The 13-year-old boy, Adebola Akin-Bright, who had reportedly experienced the loss of his small intestine following treatment at both the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) and Obitoks Medical Centre, a private hospital, has tragically passed away. According to family sources, young Adebola developed severe complications on the evening of Tuesday, September 19, and was…
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…
The Cross River State Commissioner of Police, Gyogon Augustine Grimah, has officially confirmed the tragic death of three medical students who were reported missing after their boat overturned during a leisurely cruise in Calabar on Saturday, June 24. These medical students, members of the Nigeria Medical Students Association (NIMSA), had gathered from various universities across…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said Nigeria will be witnessing severe flooding this year as indicated by predictions from relevant agencies. Mr Mustapha Ahmed, the Director-General, NEMA, predicted on Wednesday during a two-day Experts’ Technical Meeting on 2023 Climate-Related Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation Strategies in Abuja. He mentioned that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet)…
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…
