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Health

January 13, 2026

Kano govt probes patient’s death as family alleges scissors left in her after surgery

Ms Suleiman said the probe would cover all medical and administrative procedures related to the case.

Kano governor
January 13, 2026

Sugary drinks increase risk of heart disease in children, cardiologist warns

WHO noted that sugary drinks offer no nutritional benefits and are neither essential nor desirable parts of people’s diets.

Sugary drinks
January 13, 2026

Most complex regional pain syndrome patients face worsening migraines: Study

Researchers in Australia have identified a direct connection between Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and headaches.

January 13, 2026

Nestlé infant formulae safe for Nigerian babies, says NAFDAC

“The approved infant formulae marketed in Nigeria are not part of the voluntary recall announced by Nestlé UK,” said NAFDAC chief.

SMA Gold 1, SMA Gold 2, and SMA Gold 3
January 12, 2026

NAFDAC alerts public to recall of Mivacron, Nimbex injections

The agency said the injections are prescription medicines used as adjuncts to general anaesthesia.

NAFDAC
January 12, 2026

LSPHCB urges LGs to provide cooling systems for vaccines

She emphasised the importance of increasing funding for PHCs.

Lagos State Primary Health Care Board
January 12, 2026

Resident doctors to review strike suspension in two weeks

The NARD official said Mr Shettima appealed to the association to suspend further strikes and engage the federal government in further discussions.

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January 12, 2026

Neglect of routine heart checks fuelling cardiovascular deaths: Soludo’s Wife

Mrs Soludo told journalists on Monday in Awka that such neglect had contributed to the increase in heart-related ailments.

Patients checking BP
January 12, 2026

Chimamanda’s Dead Son: Nigerian anaesthetists seek involvement in Lagos probe

Ms Adichie accused the hospital where her sick son eventually died of medical negligence. The health facility, Euracare Multispecialist Hospital, denied the accusation.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
January 12, 2026

Australian team develops targeted therapy for rare blood cancer

Researchers in Australia have developed a new targeted therapeutic approach that could improve treatment for myelofibrosis.

Researchers in Australia