Doctors move to avert spread of fresh Ebola outbreak

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) is finalising an arrangement to contain a possible spread of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) following its recent outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo).

FAAN Commences Screening of Inbound Int’l Flights Following Ebola Outbreak in DRC

Following the outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on Monday said that it has commenced screening of every inbound flight into the country, especially those from Central African countries and the rest of the world.

SHOCKER: Nigerian surgeon removes woman’s ovary instead of appendix

A senior Nigerian surgeon, Dr Lawal Haruna, has been struck off in the UK after accidentally removing a woman’s ovary instead of her appendix.

DR Congo Ebola Outbreak: FG Launches Preventive Actions

Following the confirmation of an outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease in the Central African country of Democratic Republic of the Congo by the World Health Organisation, the Nigerian government has launched a series of preventive activities aimed at eliminating the likelihood of the spread of the disease to the country. Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole, disclosed this in a statement yesterday by the ministry’s director of media and public relations, Mrs. Boade Akinola. Adewole directed port health officials to step up surveillance processes at all entry points to the country and report any person suspected of having the disease to the relevant state epidemiologists for prompt tests.

World’s heaviest woman discharged from Indian hospital after surgery

An Egyptian once believed to be the ‘world’s heaviest woman’ left an Indian hospital Thursday for the United Arab Emirates where she will continue treatment following drastic weight-loss surgery, doctors said.

Tiwa Savage Named Rotary Celebrity Ambassador for Polio Eradication

Nigerian singer/songwriter Tiwa Savage is the newest face to join Rotary’s ‘This Close’ public awareness campaign for polio eradication. A paralysing and life altering disease, polio is on the verge of becoming the second human disease ever to be eliminated worldwide after smallpox.

US Doctors Arrive Nigeria to Provide Free Services

A team of doctors from the United States of America will this weekend arrive in the country for a medical mission at Ile Ife, Osun State.

Meningitis patients sleep on floor in Zamfara clinics

Children are the worst hit in the outbreak of meningitis in Zamfara State as hospitals and health care centres in the state struggle to keep up with the rising number of cases.

90 % suicide cases traceable to depression

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), on Friday in Lokoja said over 90 per cent of suicide cases reported in the country were traceable to depression.

How to avoid Meningitis! All you should know about the epidemic spreading across the nation

About 336 Nigerians have died as a result of the recent outbreak of Cerebrospinal Meningitis, CSM, in some parts of the country. 

$1.1bn Required for Meningitis Vaccines as Deaths Rise to 328

The five states are Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina and Niger, while 16 other states have recorded at least one case each of the disease.
The acting Director General of the NPHCDA, Dr. Emmanuel Odu, said these yesterday while briefing the Senate Committee on Primary Healthcare and Communicable Diseases on efforts being made to contain the outbreak, where he added that each vaccine costs between $30 and $50.

Nigeria gets 500,000 doses of meningitis vaccines to combat outbreak

Then Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole, has assured Nigerians that the Federal Ministry of Health would check the scourge of meningitis ravaging some states.

Over 300 million people living with depression, says WHO

More than 300 million people are now living with depression, which is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide, according to the latest estimates from the World Health Organisation (WHO).

INVESTIGATION: Eleven years after ban, Chloroquine still used for malaria treatment in Nigeria

Eleven years after Nigeria banned the use of oral artemisinin-based monotherapies (oAMTs) for malaria treatment, chloroquine, a notable oAMT, is still readily available at patent medicine stores across the country and is being used for treatment of malaria.

Chicago Woman Becomes First Patient to Be Cured of Sickle Cell Disease

If you or someone you know suffers from sickle cell disease, hope is on the way. Iesha Thomas, who suffered from the disease herself, is the first person to be cured. This is huge!!!

Nigeria meningitis outbreak: 282 deaths confirmed in five states

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed the outbreak of Cerebro Spinal Meningitis, CSM, in five states with at least 282 deaths related to the disease.

See 42 Anti-Malaria drugs banned in EU but still sold in Nigerian markets

Panic among medical circles in Nigeria, following a report that the European Union (EU) has banned 42 popular anti-malaria drugs which are still being sold in Nigeria.

Obamacare will explode - Trump

President Donald Trump faced the biggest blow yet to his young presidency as his bid to repeal Obamacare went down in flames at the hands of rebel Republican lawmakers.

House Mandates NAFDAC to Review Composition of Carbonated Drinks

The House of Representatives wednesday mandated the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)  to embark on a review of the composition of all carbonated drinks in the country.

VIDEO: Nigerian coke made with only borehole water, gas – Rep. Kazaure

Member of the Federal House of Representatives, representing the Kazaure/Roni/Gwiwa/Yankwashi Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, Muhammed Kazaure Gudaji, has observed that the Coca-cola drinks in Nigeria were made with borehole water.