Avon Medical Practice has opened a N200 million state-of-the-art ICU in Lagos, operating 24/7 with a specialist team. This investment aims to provide world-class critical care locally and reduce the need for medical travel abroad.
InnerCity Mission for Children marks 20 years by distributing over 13 billion meal packs and launching a global campaign for 20 million acts of kindness. Join the mission to end child hunger.
Nigeria achieves 148% of LF and 150% of Onchocerciasis assessment targets, freeing millions from treatment. A major step towards the WHO 2030 roadmap to end NTDs.
A 45-year-old father died after waiting 34 hours for antibiotics at a UK hospital. An investigation ruled his death preventable. Read the full report on the systemic failures.
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong demands justice for his friend's wife, Akudo John, who died from alleged medical negligence at Gynescope Specialist Hospital, Lekki, during childbirth. #JusticeForLovelyn
Ondo First Lady Oluwaseun Aiyedatiwa cautions parents against neglect, urging attention and education focus to safeguard children from dangerous influences during festive season.
Medical lab directors in Lagos warn the ongoing JOHESU strike is crippling blood services and patient care. They urge Governor Sanwo-Olu to intervene immediately to prevent loss of life.
An investigation reveals Ogun State's Primary Health Centres, funded by BHCPF, lack amenities and manpower, forcing residents to risky private clinics with auxiliary nurses. Read the full report.
Health experts call for sustained policies and public education to tackle Nigeria's high sickle cell disease burden. They stress genotype testing and ending discrimination.
Commercial motorcyclists in Abeokuta protest a new N200 daily health insurance levy, calling it exploitation. Council chairmen defend the scheme as vital welfare. Read the full story.
A mentally ill woman found in labour on an Agasha street has safely delivered a baby boy. Health officials urge the public to help reunite them with family. Call 08108248244 or 08145091669 with information.
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike, their 14th walkout, demanding a 26% pay rise. The Labour government calls it 'irresponsible' amid NHS strain. Read the full story.
A BAT expert advocates for Tobacco Harm Reduction as a pragmatic public health strategy, citing scientific evidence for safer nicotine alternatives to help adult smokers quit.
SYNLAB Nigeria introduces Peachy, an anonymous STI testing service to combat HIV stigma and encourage early diagnosis. Know your status privately today.
Prof. Adekunle Ajayi, outgoing CMD of FETHI, urges a national, multi-faceted strategy to combat brain drain, citing poor pay, insecurity, and poor infrastructure as key drivers. He highlights his 8-year achievements.
ACE Strategy and Consults reveals its 2025 success, reaching millions of Nigerian children through immunisation and digital enumeration. Discover the strategies behind this public health milestone.
Federal and state governments, with global partners, are ramping up efforts to make healthcare affordable for all Nigerians. Key strategies include expanding health insurance and systemic reforms under the NHSRII initiative.
Former VP Yemi Osinbajo commissions the Modupe & Folorunso Alakija Medical Research Hospital at Osun State University, a 250-bed facility aimed at reducing medical tourism and boosting local healthcare.
The National Blood Service Agency reveals Nigeria needs 2 million blood units yearly but collects less than 25%. Prof. Saleh Yuguda calls for voluntary donations to save lives.
Ajogba Community in Ilesa East, Osun State, publicly abandons Female Genital Mutilation, vows to hand offenders to police. AHI and UNFPA-backed declaration marks a major step.
A detailed review of the Unimeal diet app. We analyse its safety, pricing, and legitimacy for Nigerian users seeking a trustworthy health tool. Discover if it's worth your money.
A Jehovah's Witness member writes an open letter to cancer patient Aunty Esther, detailing how she can get full financial and medical support from the congregation after public backlash.
Nigeria faces a rising diabetes crisis, with up to 8 million adults affected. Poor diets and ultra-processed foods drive NCDs, now the leading cause of death. Urgent policy action on SSB taxes and food labeling is needed.
A Nigerian man shares his firsthand, distressing account of visiting a relative at a hospital, exposing critical issues. Read his full story and witness testimony here.
Online personality Auntie Esther rejects blood transfusion for cancer treatment due to her faith as a Jehovah's Witness, sparking debate after N30m in public donations. Read the full story.
Reality star Simply Tacha sparks debate after criticizing Twitter personality Aunty Esther for refusing a blood transfusion on religious grounds despite N30m in donations. Read the full story.
Presidential adviser Dr. Salma Anas warns Nigeria's health system is vulnerable due to over-reliance on foreign grants and high out-of-pocket payments. The government is pushing for Domestic Resource Mobilisation to achieve Universal Health Coverage.
A UNILAG professor proposes legislation to enforce walking, aiming to slash Nigeria's healthcare spending. Experts highlight benefits for physical, mental, and national unity.
A Nigerian man shares his emotional hospital visit to Aunty Esther, where she vowed to refuse a blood transfusion for her cancer treatment. Discover the public reaction and the religious debate it sparked.
Nigerian influencer Aunty Esther refuses blood transfusion due to Jehovah's Witness beliefs while battling cancer, sparking intense online debate. Read the full story and reactions.