New Australian Findings Offers Hope for Rare Blood Cancer Patients
Australian scientists unveil a targeted approach that attacks disease-causing cells, offering fresh treatment hope for patients..
Health
Chimamanda Blames Hospital Over Son’s Death
Chimamanda Adichie has narrates how medical negligence caused her son’s death, accusing hospital staff of poor monitoring during sedation procedures.
Drama as Jehovah Witness Patient Rejects Transfusion After N30m Donations
A cancer patient has rejects a recommended blood transfusion due to her Jehovah’s Witness beliefs despite receiving over N30m in donations.
Newborn Baby Girls Can Menstruate After Birth — Paediatrician Explains
Light bleeding in newborn baby girls, known as neonatal menstruation, is normal and caused by hormonal changes.
‘Harder, Faster’: How Sex Pills & Aphrodisiacs Are Damaging Bodies
With global erectile dysfunction cases projected to surpass 320 million by 2025, trends indicate that Nigeria may contribute significantly to this figure as many resort to fake, unregulated aphrodisiacs without medical guidance. This growing quest for sexual validation and enhanced performance has triggered a boom in the “manpower” business, bringing severe consequences including cardiovascular complications, … Read more
FULL LIST: Nigerian Government approves Free Treatment for Pregnant Women in 154 Hospitals, 18 Centres for VVF Surgeries
The Nigerian Government said it has enlisted 154 health facilities across Nigeria for free treatment of women who have obstetric complications. These are women who have health problems or difficulties that arise during pregnancy, labour, delivery. It also includes postpartum period, potentially affecting the mother’s or baby’s well-being. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social … Read more
Nigerian Government approves 80% Dialysis Subsidy for Kidney Patients
The Nigerian government led by President Bola Tinubu has approved a subsidy on kidney dialysis for Nigerians, reducing the cost for Nigerians from N50,000 to N12,000. The subsidy is being implemented across the six geopolitical zones at some federal medical institutions. Participating institutions include the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Ebute-Metta Lagos, the Federal Medical Centre … Read more
Woman sues IVF Clinic after giving birth to Non-Biological Baby
A 38-year-old American woman has filed a lawsuit against a fertility clinic after the wrong embryo was implanted in her, causing her to give birth to a child that was not biologically hers. She later had to surrender the baby to its rightful parents. Krystena Murray, from Savannah, Georgia, turned to in vitro fertilisation to … Read more
India annouces Three cases of HMPV virus
Indian Government said it has identified three individuals who have tested positive for the human metapneumovirus (HMPV). The development follows the outbreak of the virus in China which has caused global concern. Three cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) were detected on Monday, among which two were reported in Karnataka and one in Gujarat. HMPV, … Read more
Nigerian Government to Quarantine Travellers from China over New HMPV virus outbreak
The Nigerian government has announced plans to tighten measures for inbound passengers from China following the current surge of respiratory viruses. This virus, called Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), is spreading in northern China, especially among children this winter. Neighboring regions such as Cambodia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong have experienced isolated cases, but significant outbreaks have not … Read more