Two medical experts have highlighted the health risks of excessive phone and social media usage, cautioning that they could lead to mental health challenges. The experts made the remarks in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in…

The Kwara State Government has called on stakeholders, development partners and residents to collaborate with the government in the fight against leprosy, as part of efforts to eliminate the disease and address the stigma associated with it. A statement issued…

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has rejected claims by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) that the federal government “upgraded” the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) in 2014. NMA, in a statement released on Monday…

The Prostate Clinic (TPC) Lagos has performed what it described as West Africa’s first robotic gynaecological surgery. The procedure, carried out on Sunday, marked the clinic’s expansion of robotic surgery from male-focused treatments to women’s health interventions. Consultant Robotic Surgeon…

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to reviewing the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) as part of efforts to resolve the ongoing industrial dispute with the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU). The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed regret over the United States’ notification of withdrawal from the organisation, saying the decision makes “the world less safe”. WHO, in a statement, acknowledged several significant contributions of the US to the organisation…

Poliomyelitis is a highly infectious viral disease caused by the poliovirus, a positive-sense, single-stranded Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) virus of the enterovirus genus. These pathogens attack the central nervous system, often resulting in irreversible paralysis. While the disease most commonly affects…

The Lagos State Government says the autopsy and toxicology reports on the controversial death of nine-month-old twins in Ojo Local Government Area will be ready within the next two weeks. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Primary Health Care…

The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) has announced plans to support the development of a more affordable and easier-to-deploy Ebola vaccine, a move aimed at improving access in low- and middle-income countries where outbreaks remain frequent. CEPI, a global…

Dr A was a brilliant surgeon. He had worked for many years mentoring residents and training students, and he was highly valued in his department. He also had a sharp and ready wit, ready with the next answer and quick…

Africa has lifted Mpox as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS) following recommendations from the Emergency Consultative Group of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The announcement was made by the Director General of…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Gombe State, on Thursday, said it recorded 96 complaints on fathers who abandoned their children in the state in 2025. The spokesperson of the commission, Ali Alola-Alfinti, said this in an interview with the…

Misconceptions about child malnutrition continue to delay medical care in Kebbi State, contributing to hundreds of preventable deaths despite the presence of treatment centres and humanitarian support. For families like Halima Abdullahi’s in Birnin Kebbi, such delays have proved fatal.…

Delta State Government has donated N10 million to support the humanitarian work of Miss Chineyenwa Judith Amadi, an Imo State-born cancer awareness advocate. Her initiative, “A Ride for Life”, raises funds to assist cancer patients across Nigeria. The presentation took…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has began enforcement on the ban on production and sale of alcohol in sachet and pet bottle below 200ml. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this…