WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda global health emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of international concern.   The declaration follows confirmed outbreaks caused…

Day-old baby found dumped at Gombe varsity female hostel

The management of Gombe State University has commenced investigation following the discovery of a day-old baby boy at the institution’s female hostel.       The institution’s Public Relations Officer,…

Uganda Confirms Imported Ebola Case Amid Escalating DRC Outbreak

      ​An outbreak of the highly infectious Ebola virus disease​ has been reported in Uganda, following the deaths of scores of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo​.…

Cause of Alex Ekubo’s Death Revealed: Filmmaker Confirms Liver Failure After Transplant

        Details have emerged on how the late Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, died.     This comes hours after reports of Alex’s death came as a rude…

Lawyer Ikenna Ahumibe Raises Alarm Over Nigeria’s Collapsing Healthcare System, Demands Urgent Federal Reforms

A constitutional and human rights lawyer, Ikenna Ahumibe, has expressed serious concern over what he described as the Federal Government’s continued failure to reform Nigeria’s healthcare system for the benefit…

WHO Chief says ‘work not over’ after Hantavirus evacuation

World Health Organization chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated on Tuesday, May 12, that “our work is not over” to contain hantavirus following the evacuation of a cruise ship hit by…

Only 3.4% of Nigerian men attend antenatal clinic visits with spouses – UN Women

The United Nations Women (UN Women) has raised concerns over the poor level of male involvement in maternal and child healthcare services in Nigeria, revealing that only 3.4 per cent…

1,500 Futures in White Coats: FUAHSE Enugu Ignites a Healthcare Revolution as Students Storm Historic Second Matriculation

    The Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu has recorded another landmark stride in Nigeria’s healthcare education landscape, successfully matriculating about 1,500 students during its second matriculation ceremony…

“Revolutionising Healthcare Education: FUAHSE Charts Bold Path to Produce Nigeria’s Next Generation of Medical Innovators”

  The Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu (FUAHSE) has reiterated its determination to redefine healthcare education in Nigeria through a strategic blend of specialised training, innovation, and rapid…

Niger State Doctors Issue 72-Hour Ultimatum Over Kidnapped Colleague,

      The Niger State chapter of the National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners, NAGGMDP, has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the state government to secure…