Local Antivenom Production Urged After Singer's Death
Nigerian pharmacists call for domestic antivenom manufacturing following singer Ifunanya Nwangene's death, revealing Nigeria spends $12M annually on imports while 2,000 die yearly.
Category : Health
Nigeria's Healthcare Neglect: Ifunanya Nwangene's Preventable Death
The tragic death of singer Ifunanya Nwangene highlights Nigeria's failing healthcare system, with only 5.1% budget allocation and basic treatments unavailable.
Snake Expert Dr Mark Ofua: What to Do When You See a Snake
Nigerian snake expert Dr Mark Ofua explains crucial actions to take when facing a snake, including freezing, avoiding panic, and seeking proper medical care for bites.
FCTA: Anti-Venom Fully Stocked in Abuja Hospitals
The Federal Capital Territory Administration confirms adequate anti-snake venom supplies across all public health facilities following recent tragedy, issues comprehensive safety guidelines.
FCTA Lists 4 Things to Do After Snakebite in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Authority has detailed four essential protocols for snakebite survival after the tragic death of singer Ifunanya Nwangene in Abuja.
Doctor Decries High Cost of Snake Antivenom in Nigeria
Dr. Chin Akano reveals snake antivenom costs N209,000 per vial, making it unaffordable for hospitals and patients, triggering widespread reactions.
Child Overdoses on Mom's Weight Loss Medication
A seven-year-old American girl was hospitalized after accidentally injecting herself with her mother's GLP-1 weight loss drug, suffering severe symptoms including vomiting, dehydration, and kidney concerns.
Lassa Fever Kills Plateau Doctor in Jos
Dr. Salome Oboyi, a senior resident at Bingham University Teaching Hospital, has died from Lassa fever in Plateau State, confirmed by alumni doctors.
Woman Recounts 2019 Snake Bite Trauma and Healing
A Nigerian woman shares her emotional story of surviving a snake bite in 2019, detailing the traumatic attack in Lokoja and her journey to traditional healing in Oko.
Aproko Doctor's Snakebite First Aid Guide Before Antivenom
Popular Nigerian health influencer Aproko Doctor explains crucial first aid steps for snakebite victims to take before receiving antivenom treatment, potentially saving lives.
Bitter Kola Antivenom Claims Debunked by Experts
Experts clarify bitter kola's role in snakebite treatment, confirming it repels snakes but lacks scientific evidence as antivenom. Tragic death of musician highlights dangers.
Woman Survives Snake Bite via Traditional Medicine in Nigeria
A Nigerian woman shares her survival story after a viper bite during her student days, highlighting healthcare gaps as hospitals lacked antivenom, forcing her to seek traditional healing in Agbani.
7 Tips to Prevent Snake Attacks After Singer's Death
Following the tragic death of singer Ifunanya Nwangene from a snake bite, medical expert Dr. Emilia Ihezie shares crucial survival tips and prevention methods to keep snakes out of homes in Nigeria.
Cashew Bark Snake Bite Cure: Fact or Dangerous Myth?
Viral WhatsApp messages claim chewing cashew tree bark cures venomous snake bites. Scientific studies and medical experts reveal the truth about this dangerous misinformation.
Nigeria's Snakebite Crisis: High Costs, Traditional Remedies
Snakebite treatment costs in Nigeria have become unaffordable for rural farmers, forcing reliance on traditional methods with fatal outcomes. Gombe State records nearly half of the country's 20,000 annual cases.
Anti-Snake Venom Crisis: Costs N250,000 Per Vial in Nigeria
Medical Director of Gombe Snakebite Hospital reveals anti-venom scarcity and exorbitant costs, with patients paying up to N750,000 for treatment.
Snake Expert Lists 4 Signs a Snake Could Be in Your House
Lagos-based veterinarian Dr Mark Ofua warns that snakes can live undetected in homes for years and shares crucial indicators to identify their presence.
Nigeria's Snakebite Crisis: 13 States with Highest Cases
Health officials reveal Nigeria records 20,000 snakebite cases yearly with 2,000 deaths. Gombe, Plateau, Adamawa lead 13 high-burden states. Limited anti-venom access worsens rural impact.
Doctor Calls for Healthcare Reform After Singer's Death
A Nigerian doctor criticizes primary healthcare neglect following singer Ifunanya Nwangene's death from a snake bite, urging government action and budget allocation reforms.
Snake Expert Reveals What Attracts Snakes to Nigerian Homes
Veterinarian Dr Mark Ofua explains why snakes enter residential areas in Nigeria, highlighting human activities and environmental factors that create snake habitats.
Lawyer Blames Power Outages for Singer's Snake Bite Death
Legal practitioner Sabina Nkiru Ezeoke criticizes Nigeria's electricity policies after singer Nanya died from snake bite when hospitals lacked refrigerated antivenom.
Nigerian Lady Shares Her Snake Bite Story
Prisca Amara Ewin shares her harrowing 2019 snake bite ordeal in Lokoja, following the tragic death of singer Ifunanya Nwangene from a similar incident in Abuja.
Fearful Avoidant Attachment: Healing Love's Pain
Explore fearful avoidant attachment: its causes from childhood trauma, signs in adults, and practical steps for healing to achieve secure relationships and emotional safety.
Aproko Doctor: Nanya's Death Shows Healthcare Failure
Health influencer Aproko Doctor reacts to singer Nanya's death, stating snake bite wasn't the cause but hospital's lack of antivenom was. He criticizes Nigeria's healthcare system and government priorities.
FG Breaks Silence on Singer Nanyah's Snake Bite Death in Abuja
The Federal Ministry of Health has supported FMC Jabi's explanation regarding Ifunanya Lucy Nwangene's death, dismissing claims of delayed care and antivenom shortage while urging reliance on verified medical sources.
Snake Bite: Expert's 7 Steps and 5 Mistakes to Avoid
Following the tragic death of singer Nanyah from a snake bite, a Nigerian wildlife expert shares crucial first aid steps and dangerous misconceptions to avoid in snake bite emergencies.
FMC Abuja Denies Negligence in Singer's Snake Bite Death
Federal Medical Centre Abuja refutes allegations of inadequate care and anti-venom shortage following the tragic death of singer Ifunanya Nwagene from snake bite complications.
WWI Bomb Removed from Patient in France
Doctors in Toulouse performed emergency surgery to remove a 1918 artillery shell from a patient, leading to hospital evacuation and bomb disposal response. The case highlights dangers of inserting foreign objects.
FMC Abuja Denies Anti-Venom Shortage in Musician Death
Federal Medical Centre Abuja refutes claims of anti-venom unavailability during treatment of musician Ifunanya Lucy Nwangene, who died from snake bite complications.
Abuja Singer Dies After Hospitals Lack Anti-Venom
Upcoming singer Ifunanya Nwangene died after snakebite as two Abuja hospitals lacked anti-venom. Medical expert Aproko Doctor reveals systemic healthcare failures.
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