Category: Health
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NCDC, NMA URGE DOCTORS TO STEP UP LASSA FEVER VIGILANCE
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) have called on doctors and healthcare workers nationwide to heighten vigilance as Lassa fever cases continue to rise. In an advisory signed by Dr. Jide Idris, NCDC Director-General, clinicians were reminded that Lassa fever, a deadly viral haemorrhagic disease, peaks during the dry…
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FEMALE JOURNALISTS URGED TO PRIORITISE SELF-CARE, LIFESTYLE MEDICINE ON IWD
As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, experts have urged female journalists—especially those reporting on health—to prioritise self-care and lifestyle medicine to safeguard their physical and mental wellbeing. Speaking at a webinar by the Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) themed “Resilient Reporting: Mental Wellbeing for the Modern Female Journalist”, veteran journalist Ifeyinwa Omowole…
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NIGERIA MOVES TO MANDATE GMO LABELLING AMID FOOD TRANSPARENCY DEBATE
Nigeria is stepping into the global debate on food transparency as authorities move to enforce mandatory labelling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), a policy aimed at helping consumers know exactly what is on their plates. The push, driven by agencies such as the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) and the National Agency for Food and…
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FIRST FEMALE SURGEON BREAKS BARRIER IN HYDROCELE SURGERY IN NIGERIA
Dr Linda Nwodo has become the first woman in Nigeria trained by Sightsavers to perform hydrocele surgery, marking a major milestone in specialised healthcare and highlighting the push for gender equality in the health sector. Sightsavers Nigeria Country Director, Prof. Joy Shu’aibu, said Nwodo’s achievement demonstrates why investing in women and girls is essential. She…
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AFRICAN COUNTRIES LEAD GLOBAL SURGE IN BREAST CANCER CASES
A new Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study published by The Lancet shows African nations are topping the world in rising breast cancer cases. Equatorial Guinea leads with a shocking 312% increase in new cases between 1990 and 2023, followed by Ethiopia (207%), Egypt (189%), DR Congo (160%), and Mauritania (141%). Nigeria is also heavily…
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NIGER GOV UNVEILS STATE-OF-THE-ART HOSPITAL FACILITIES TO END MEDICAL TOURISM
Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger State has inaugurated modern health facilities at IBB Specialist Hospital, marking a major push to end medical tourism and boost specialised care in the state. The upgrades include male and female cabin wards, a protacabin wing, a fully equipped Accident & Emergency Unit, a cutting-edge radio diagnostics suite, renal dialysis,…
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NDA WARNS AGAINST SOCIAL MEDIA DENTAL MYTHS
The Nigerian Dental Association (NDA) is urging the public to be cautious about oral health tips on social media, warning that unauthorised claims can be misleading or outright false. In a statement on Tuesday, NDA President Dr Emedom Elias explained that viral posts about toothpaste “eye marks” and fluoride have sparked confusion. The Association clarified…
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NIGERIA EXPANDS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEMS, URGES 112 USAGE
Nigeria is ramping up emergency care nationwide through the National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS), providing free lifesaving care for vulnerable citizens. Dr. Emuren Doubra, NEMSAS Programme Manager, said all 33 states now have EMS structures, with 21 fully operational, though public awareness of the 112 emergency number remains low. Doubra highlighted successes…
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PLATEAU LEADS IN PRIMARY HEALTHCARE PUSH, PATE COMMENDS REFORMS
Plateau State is earning national praise for stepping up its primary healthcare game. Nigeria’s Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, has applauded the Plateau Government for making strong progress in revitalising primary healthcare across the state. Speaking in Jos at the graduation of Cohort 1.0 and onboarding of Cohort 2.0 of the National…
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NAFDAC WARNS SOKOTO TRADERS AGAINST USING CALCIUM CARBIDE TO RIPEN FRUITS
Authorities caution that unsafe ripening methods could harm consumers, especially during Ramadan. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned fruit sellers in Sokoto against using Calcium Carbide to hasten fruit ripening. Coordinator Abdulsalam Lawal said the practice poses serious health risks, including kidney damage, cancer, hypertension, and other severe…
