Category: Health
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SOLUDO APPOINTS NEW CMD FOR OJUKWU TEACHING HOSPITAL
Anambra strengthens leadership at key health institution. Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo has appointed Dr Uche Umeakuewulu as the new Chief Medical Director of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital in Awka, effective March 13. Dr Umeakuewulu, a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a focus on gynaecologic oncology and women’s health, succeeds Dr Joe Akabuike. She brings…
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WEST & CENTRAL AFRICA MAKE STRIDES IN AIDS FIGHT, BUT CHALLENGES REMAIN — UNAIDS
Progress is being made in HIV/AIDS response, but experts warn the battle is far from over. The UNAIDS says West and Central Africa have recorded notable gains in recent years in the fight against HIV/AIDS. At a Regional Dialogue on the AIDS Response, UNAIDS reported that in 2024: 81% of people living with HIV knew…
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WHO APPLAUDS NIGERIA’S NEW COSMETICS SAFETY POLICY
Nigeria has taken a major step toward protecting consumers from harmful beauty products, as the country adopts its first national policy on cosmetics safety and health—a move the World Health Organisation (WHO) has strongly welcomed. In a statement on Wednesday, WHO praised the approval of the policy after nearly two decades of stalled attempts, describing…
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DOCTORS, NURSES HEADED TO NIGERIA’S PRISON HOSPITALS
In a move to improve healthcare for inmates, President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 50 medical doctors and 100 nurses for hospitals across Nigeria’s correctional centres. The decision comes amid concerns over the shortage of medical personnel in several facilities. Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo revealed the approval in Abuja while hosting the…
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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,…
