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Just in: Nurses have called off strike – Health Minister

NewsDeskNgAug 1, 2025August 1, 20250

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has called off its strike, according to the Minister of Health, Ali Pate. Pate disclosed this to journalists on Friday after a closed-door meeting with the union’s leadership, stating that the decision came after both parties reached key agreements. However, the...

FG investigates FMC Jabi’s emergency unit

NewsDeskNgJun 8, 2025June 8, 20250

The Federal Government has launched investigation into a viral video showing a patient at the emergency unit of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, where medical personnel appeared indifferent and cited inadequate manpower and medical supplies for delayed attention. It also promised to make the outcome of the investigation public. In...

FCTA Backs Garki Hospital PPP as Blueprint for Sectoral Growth

NewsDeskNgJun 5, 2025June 5, 20250

To engender good governance, Nigerians are desirous of continuity in programmes and policies. Indeed, annual budgets are becoming meaningless where successive administrations prefer new schemes rather than combining inherited programmes. But the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, under Barrister Nyesom Wike is showing a good example in the management of...

Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief launches free eye care mission in Lagos

NewsDeskNgMay 22, 2025May 22, 20250

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has extended its free eye care outreach, “Saudi Noor Ophthalmic,” to Lagos State. The programme is currently underway at Gbagada General Hospital from May 20 to 27, 2025, offering comprehensive eye care services at no cost to the public. In a statement...

World Asthma Day: Group laments use of banned medications

NewsDeskNgMay 14, 2025May 14, 20250

A non-profit organisation, Cido Asthma Foundation, has called for greater use of inhalers in treating asthma, warning that tablets and injections could have harmful side effects. The foundation’s Medical Director, Dr. Wisdom Okeze, made the call during an event marking World Asthma Day in Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area...

Stakeholders unite to combat malaria

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2025April 27, 20250

Major health organizations, Green Life Pharmaceuticals, Green Life Hospital, Seagreen Pharmaceutical, and Clearline HMO have joined forces to lead a large-scale awareness and prevention campaign. This initiative was driven by a common goal: to eradicate malaria from Nigeria through education, community engagement, and access to testing and treatment. The event...

Arieli foundation expands drive to tackle maternal, child mortality in Nigeria, beyond

NewsDeskNgApr 7, 2025April 7, 20250

In a bold effort to reduce maternal and child mortality, the Arieli Foundation for Maternal and Child Health is broadening its footprint across Nigeria and laying the groundwork for global outreach. Established by Dr. Natasha Oyibo, the Foundation is committed to delivering lifesaving healthcare and support services to women and...

NGO recommits to adolescent health

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2025March 27, 20250

A non-governmental organisation, eHealth Africa (eHA) reaffirmed its commitment to adolescent health and gender equity. The organisation made the commitment at the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) in New York attended by Dr. Andrew Karlyn, Board Member, and Ms. Ota Akhigbe, Director of Partnerships...

Emzor boosts local drug production with $230m API plant

NewsDeskNgMar 27, 2025March 27, 20250

Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, a leading pharmaceutical company in Nigeria, has announced a ground-breaking $230 million investment in a new Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) manufacturing plant. This strategic move is set to significantly enhance local drug production, reduce reliance on imported pharmaceutical ingredients, and further strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system. The...

Internal Medicine Specialist warns of rare diabetes complication linked to SGLT2 inhibitors

NewsDeskNgMar 25, 2025March 25, 20250

Nigerian internal medicine specialist Dr. Jerry Adeyemo, based in Germany, has warned about a rare but serious complication associated with SGLT2 inhibitors, a widely used class of drugs for managing Type 2 diabetes. Dr. Adeyemo’s study focuses on a 63-year-old male patient with Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease who...