•At the official launch of “Unmerited Grace,” a powerful memoir by stroke survivor, Temi Edun Health experts have emphasised the critical importance of rapid response in stroke emergencies, noting that timely intervention significantly improves survival rates and reduces the risk of long-term disability. They stressed that immediate medical at...
The third edition of Pharma West Africa Exhibition & Conference 2026 opened on Tuesday, with a strong call for West African nations to strengthen pharmaceutical supply chains and reduce dependence on imports to achieve medicine security. The conference, held in Lagos, brought together policymakers, manufacturers, researchers, investors, an...
•Pap (Ogi) and Akara Nutrition experts have warned Nigerians against skipping breakfast regularly, saying the habit can increase the risk of weight gain, unstable blood sugar, and chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension. They explained that missing the first meal of the day can affect energy levels, mood, and overall body function, e...
As Nigeria joins the global community to mark the International Day for Maternal Health and Rights (IDMHR), Emzor Group called for increased investment and stronger protection of maternal health rights, even as it expanded access to preventive and life-saving interventions for mothers across the country. Observed annually on April 11, IDMHR dr...
•Lassa fever Nigeria has recorded 167 deaths from Lassa fever within the first three months of 2026, according to figures released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The toll underscores the severity of the outbreak, which continues to spread across multiple states despite ongoing containment efforts, reports Satu...
•Doctors The National Association of Resident Doctors today announced the suspension of its planned strike after reaching an understanding with the federal government on key demands, including payment of outstanding allowances and improvements in doctors’ welfare. The decision was taken after an emergency meeting of the association’s National ...
•Brain experts International brain health experts have called on the Nigerian government to increase funding for dementia care and introduce a national policy to address the growing burden of neurological disorders among the ageing population. Speaking at a one-day interactive workshop organised by the International Dementia Academy Africa in ...
•Atiku Abubakar The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has said that its members are set to embark on another total, indefinite and comprehensive strike over unresolved welfare issues, following what it described as the Federal Government’s breach of agreement on the Professional Allowance Table (PAT). In a statement posted on its...
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced an indefinite nationwide strike starting at 12:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The strike follows the federal government’s decision to halt the implementation of the revised Professional Allowance Table, a key component of agreements reached after NARD’s 2025 industrial actio...
As the world marks World Autism Awareness Day today, mounting concerns have emerged over the harsh realities faced by families of children with autism in Nigeria. Of primary concern are the high cost of care, poor access to services, and weak enforcement of disability rights, which continue to deepen their burden, reports The Guardian. Notably...
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