Night Shift Neglect: Cashier Sleeps as Dad Seeks Help
NCAA's Michael Achimugu recounts a hospital cashier sleeping on duty as his daughter needed emergency care. He calls for a overhaul of Nigeria's night shift work culture. Read his full story.
Category : Hospitals
Ugboma Steps Down as UPTH CMD, Orluwene Takes Over
Prof. Henry Ugboma concludes his tenure as UPTH Chief Medical Director, formally handing over to Prof. Chituru Orluwene. Explore the legacy and future of the teaching hospital.
UBTH Chief Urges Nigerians to Stay Hopeful for New Year
Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, UBTH's CMD, calls for optimism in 2025, citing faith and institutional resilience. She thanked staff and visited patients during the hospital's carol event.
Abuja Hospitals Deserted as JOHESU Strike Grinds On
The prolonged JOHESU strike has paralyzed Abuja's public health system. Wards are empty, services halted. Patients and doctors appeal for urgent government intervention to resolve the crisis.
Activist Dies After Hospital Strike, Writes Own Obituary
Kingsley Aneke's tragic death highlights Nigeria's healthcare crisis. His self-penned obituary blames hospital strikes and upfront payment demands. Read his powerful final plea for change.
Famfa Oil Commissions World-Class Hospital in Osun
Famfa Oil's new hospital aims to stop Nigeria's $7bn medical tourism drain. This private-sector move seeks to retain billions in forex and boost local healthcare.
Ekiti sacks surgeon over wrongful kidney removal
The Ekiti State Government has dismissed an EKSUTH surgeon for wrongly removing a patient's kidney. It will fund a new transplant and reorganise the hospital. Read the full report.
LUTH Opens New Dermatology Centre to Tackle Skin Diseases
Lagos University Teaching Hospital opens a state-of-the-art dermatology centre to improve diagnosis, treatment, and research for skin diseases in Nigeria and West Africa, addressing a long-neglected health burden.
Ekiti sacks surgeon over illegal kidney removal
Ekiti State government dismisses surgeon, suspends team after probe finds kidneys removed without consent. Government to fund victim's transplant. Full story.
Ekiti Dismisses Surgeon Over Organ Harvesting Claims
Ekiti State government dismisses a surgeon and suspends team after probe into alleged illegal kidney removal. Patient to receive new transplant and two years of care. Full story.
Surgeon Dismissed Over Kidney Surgery at EKSUTH
Ekiti State Government dismisses surgeon, suspends team over botched kidney procedure. Govt to fund patient's new transplant and care. Full story on the EKSUTH scandal.
Avon Medical Unveils N200m ICU Facility in Lagos
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.
Man dies after 34-hour wait for antibiotics, probe finds
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.
Lab Directors Warn Lagos Govt Over JOHESU Strike Risks
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.
FETHI CMD: Collective Effort Needed to Stop Brain Drain
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.
Man Rages After Visiting Aunty Esther at Nigerian Hospital
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.
Ekiti Teaching Hospital Probes Organ Harvesting Allegation
Ekiti State Teaching Hospital launches probe after patient accuses doctors of kidney removal. A seven-man panel has ten days to investigate and submit its report. Full details inside.
Abuja Hospital Guards Protest Over Unpaid Salaries
Security guards paralyze services at Abuja hospitals over 4 months unpaid salaries. Patients stranded as entrances blocked. FCT Administration urged to intervene immediately.
Woman wakes in coffin before cremation in Thailand
A 65-year-old Thai woman shocked temple staff by knocking from her coffin minutes before cremation. Discover how this miraculous survival unfolded and her current condition.
LUTH: Diabetes May Affect 40% of Nigerians in 30 Years
LUTH experts warn diabetes could affect 40% of Nigerians within 30 years. They urge workplace support, prevention strategies, and sugar tax implementation to combat rising cases.
Newborn dies, mother injured in Kwara hospital negligence
A family in Ilorin alleges gross negligence at Cottage Hospital Adewole led to newborn's death and mother's severe injuries. Kwara health board confirms system gaps.
Interswitch Advances Digital Health Solutions in Nigeria
Interswitch reaffirms commitment to digital transformation in Nigeria's healthcare sector with innovative solutions HIMS, eClinic, and Smarthealth at CCMDFTH conference.
Hospital mistakenly declares hundreds dead in shocking error
A major Nigerian hospital mistakenly sent heartbreaking death notification letters to hundreds of families, falsely declaring their healthy loved ones deceased. The catastrophic administrative error has caused widespread trauma and outrage across affected
Early Warning Systems Could Save Lives in Nigerian Hospitals
A prominent Nigerian medical advocacy group is pushing for mandatory implementation of Early Warning Scoring systems in hospitals nationwide to detect patient deterioration faster and reduce preventable deaths.
Doctors' Strike Cripples National Hospital Abuja Services
Medical services at Nigeria's National Hospital Abuja and Federal Medical Centre Jabi face complete paralysis as resident doctors continue indefinite strike action over unmet demands.
FMC Jalingo Denies Neglect, Reports Nurse Assault
Federal Medical Centre Jalingo refutes claims of medical negligence while revealing shocking details of nursing staff assault by patient relatives in Taraba State.
UPTH Launches N10B Healthcare Endowment Fund
The University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital launches groundbreaking N10 billion endowment fund to revolutionize healthcare delivery in Nigeria, earning praise from the Minister of State for Health.
Rivers State frees grandmother, baby from hospital detention
In a heartwarming intervention, Rivers State authorities secure the release of a grandmother and her infant grandchild who were held captive by a Port Harcourt hospital due to outstanding medical bills.
Nigeria loses ₦4.5B to hospital infections yearly
Shocking report reveals how preventable healthcare-associated infections drain Nigeria's economy of billions while putting patients at risk. Discover the silent crisis in Nigerian hospitals.
Nigeria needs $1bn, 360,000 doctors - Ex-LUTH CMD
Former LUTH Chief reveals Nigeria requires massive investment and hundreds of thousands of medical professionals to rescue collapsing healthcare infrastructure.
Page 3 of 3