Urgent Consumer Notice: Stop Using MR.7 Super 700000 Capsules Immediately, Says NAFDAC

  The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has warned the public about the recall of all batches of MR.7 Super 700000 capsules following safety concerns…

Nigerian student, one other die after giving blood plasma at for-profit collection centre in Canada

Two people — including a 22-year-old international student from Nigeria — di£d after giving blood plasma at a Winnipeg collection centres that pay people for their donations.   The d£aths…

FAO Pledges $350,000 to Support Nigeria’s Fight Against Bird Flu Outbreak

The Food and Agriculture Organization has committed $350,000 as an emergency intervention fund to assist Nigeria in combating a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (bird flu) outbreak affecting 11 states across…

FG arraigns Abuja doctor over IVF fraud and sale of couple’s embryos

The Federal Government has arraigned a 54-year-old Abuja-based medical practitioner, John Abebe, before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Jabi, over fraudulent acts and criminal conspiracy.  …

FG Backs New Disability Data Initiative to Strengthen Inclusion for Persons With Disabilities

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunities for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) across different sectors in Nigeria. The Senior Special Assistant to the…

Report Warns Drug-Resistant Infections Rising in Nigeria, Africa as New Antibiotics Decline

A new global report has raised concerns over the growing threat of drug-resistant infections in Nigeria and other African countries, warning that the development of new antibiotics is not keeping…

MAUTH Yola Achieves Sixth Successful Conjoined Twin Separation Surgery

    The Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital (MAUTH), Yola, has successfully separated conjoined twins.   The hospital achieved the feat on Monday, marking the sixth such procedure in the…

Euracare Hospital MD Suspended Over Alleged Negligence in Chimamanda Adichie Son’s Death

  The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel has suspended Dr. Tunde Majekodunmi, Medical Director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, and two other doctors following findings of medical negligence in the…

Kano State Hospitals Board Cracks Down on Doctor’s Alleged Alcohol Use on Duty

    The Kano State Hospitals Management Board has suspended a medical doctor (name withheld) attached to one of its secondary health facilities for allegedly reporting to work under the…

University of Benin Teaching Hospital Recruits 401 Staff, Records Major Turnaround in 180 Days – CMD

The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has announced the recruitment of 401 new staff members as part of efforts to strengthen its workforce and enhance healthcare service delivery. The…