Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Health

July 23, 2025

Minimal access surgery will improve patients’ quality of life, says surgeon

According to him, the initial cost of acquiring equipment for keyhole operation is high and requires commitment from healthcare policymakers.

Adewale Adisa
July 22, 2025

AstraZeneca unveils $37 billion U.S. investment plan amid tariff threats

It will also expand research and development and cell therapy manufacturing in Maryland, Massachusetts, California, Indiana, and Texas.

AstraZeneca building
July 22, 2025

Local govt to enforce enrolment into health insurance scheme before marriage

Mr Abba made the proposal on Monday at the Kudan LGA Secretariat during the KADCHMA’s inauguration of the informal sector enrollment campaign into the scheme.

KADCHMA’s inauguration of the informal sector enrollment campaign
July 22, 2025

Expert warns of another pandemic

Ibrahim Abubakar, a professor of infectious diseases at the University College London, says there will be another pandemic, and it will not be 100 years from now.

Patients in the hospital
July 22, 2025

Kogi trains health workers on integrated management of acute malnutrition

Governor Ahmed Ododo has reaffirmed his dedication to improving nutrition for children and women.

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo
July 21, 2025

Abuja women differ on charging fee for surrogacy

“If it will feed my children, I will do it quietly, but nobody will know about it,” said a widow in Abuja.

Nigerian pregnant women
July 21, 2025

Scottish varsity researcher develops AI tools for fast, life-saving skin cancer diagnoses

A prototype of the device has already been demonstrated at Heriot-Watt’s Advanced Health and Care Technologies Suite.

Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh
July 20, 2025

Katsina NMA threatens strike over salary adjustment circular

It added that the healthcare sector was on the brink due to unfulfilled promises and poor welfare for doctors.

Nigerian Medical Association
July 20, 2025

ISPON: Safety institute seeks increased workplace safety personnel

Mr Iwuagwu noted that Nigeria is the only country in Africa with a chartered body in charge of safety management.

Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria
July 20, 2025

NIPRD: FG moves to develop phytomedicines

“For a long time, phytomedicines only got lip service, but this administration is taking bold, concrete steps. I must commend the Ministers of Health for driving this vision,” he said.

Obi Adigwe