Vitafoam Nigeria Plc celebrates 60 years of its 'First Baby' CSR at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital. Experts emphasize postnatal recovery and newborn wellbeing. Read more on this impactful partnership.
Nigeria is off track to meet WHO's 2025 End TB targets, with high incidence and deaths. A massive $405M budget faces a 73% funding gap, risking millions of lives. Urgent domestic investment is needed.
Experts warn toxic urban air from traffic and generators is causing a public health crisis in Nigeria, leading to over 114,000 premature deaths annually. Discover the solutions.
Resident doctors at OAUTHC, Ile-Ife, will join a nationwide strike on Jan 12, 2026, over unpaid salaries affecting 80 members. They demand immediate payment and resolution of welfare issues.
Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri mandates medical check-ups for all executive council members following the death of Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrujakpo. Read the full story.
A young man identified as Israel has died by suicide in Elebele, Bayelsa State. The tragic incident, linked to a failed romantic relationship, has shocked the community and highlighted mental health challenges. Read more.
The Federal Government explains the ongoing NARD strike is due to structural health sector challenges, not neglect. It highlights a ₦90bn allowance review and ongoing negotiations. Read the full details.
Nigerian dietitians and nutritionists share practical, easy strategies for better nutrition in Lagos, Abuja, and beyond. Learn how small swaps and smart planning can transform your health without disrupting your busy life.
JOHESU criticizes the Federal Government's new retirement age policy, calling it discriminatory and a threat to healthcare teamwork. The union demands equity for all health workers. Read the full story.
NARD directs nationwide strike from January 12, 2026, citing Federal Government's failure to honour MoU. FG denies neglect, cites policy constraints. Read the full details.
Andre Yarham, the UK's youngest dementia patient, has died at 24. His family donated his brain to science to help research into the cruel, rare disease. Learn the signs.
New research reveals tattoo ink can migrate in the body, potentially causing cancer, immune issues, and chronic inflammation. Experts call for stricter regulation.
Delta State suspends a doctor at Asaba Specialist Hospital for allegedly assaulting a nurse. A panel investigates the incident. Read the full details.
Nigerian resident doctors will begin a total, indefinite strike on January 12, 2026, citing the Federal Government's failure to honour a crucial Memorandum of Understanding. Read the full details of their demands.
Dr. Olagoke Erinomo takes over as acting CMD of Federal Teaching Hospital Ido Ekiti, pledging to sustain quality healthcare services. Read about the leadership transition and future plans.
Industrialist Chief Rasaq Okoya launches an 8-day free medical outreach for Eti-Osa residents, covering bills and offering transport fare. A model for private sector health intervention.
Britain starts a landmark ban on junk food ads on TV before 9pm and online to fight childhood obesity, aiming to cut 7.2 billion child calories yearly. Read the full story.
Damilola Balogun, a Nigerian mother of three in the UK, has died after fluid on the brain. Her family, left in financial crisis, is appealing for support for funeral costs and her children.
Women in informal displacement camps in Sokoto, Nigeria, describe unbearable heat that feels like dying. Climate change worsens conditions, threatening maternal health and survival. Read their harrowing stories.
The Rotary Club of Lagos Central marked its 44th year celebrating the first baby born at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital with gifts and staff awards. Read about this heartwarming tradition.
A 15-year-old Nigerian student, Onate Oton-Efebo, has paid the outstanding bills of several mothers at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital. Read this heartwarming story of youthful generosity.
Medical expert Dr. Maryam Ahmed Almustapha warns that physical abuse during pregnancy can harm fetal brain development, leading to intellectual disability. Urgent action needed.
In Makoko, Lagos, limited healthcare forces residents to self-diagnose and treat malaria with unproven herbal remedies, risking drug resistance and severe health complications. Read the full investigation.
Nigerian doctor Zainab Suleiman Buhari advises men seeking a long, healthy life with a viral 2026 message: avoid investigating every hole. Read her crucial health warning.
Mangal Foundation provides free eye surgeries and care to 7,000 vulnerable patients in Katsina in 2025, extending its life-changing healthcare mission across borders.
Learn how to create a powerful fitness routine at home in Nigeria using bodyweight exercises, smart structure, and sustainable habits. No gym or fancy equipment required for real results.
Omidan Health and Empowerment Initiative launches Girls Thrive, a co-created FLHE programme for girls 15-19 in Gbazango, Abuja, funded by Philantify. Empowering health, leadership & economic resilience.
Medical and education stakeholders in Lagos highlight the urgent impact of national insecurity on children's mental and physical wellness, calling for government intervention. Read their crucial recommendations.
NARD announces a total, indefinite strike from January 12, 2026, over unmet welfare agreements. Protests planned nationwide. Full story on the healthcare crisis.
Industrialist Razaq Okoya marks his 86th birthday with a free one-week medical camp in Ajah, offering vital health services to over 1,000 residents. Join the outreach from Jan 5-12, 2026.