Euracare opens probe after Adichie alleges negligence in son’s death
Euracare Hospital has announced the commencement of an internal investigation following allegations by renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie that medical negligence at the facility led to the death of…
Japa wave sees 16,000+ Nigerian nurses practising in UK
No fewer than 16,156 nurses and midwives trained in Nigeria are currently licensed to practise in the United Kingdom, highlighting the continued impact of the country’s growing “japa” migration trend.…
NAFDAC bars 101 medicines, cites safety concerns | Malaria, hypertension tablets included
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the withdrawal, suspension, and cancellation of 101 products previously registered for use in Nigeria. According to a…
Resident doctors begin nationwide strike as ultimatum to FG expires
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has commenced an indefinite nationwide strike, shutting down public hospitals across the country from Friday. The action follows the expiration of a 24-hour…
Tinubu approves health subsidy, cuts dialysis fees in federal hospitals to ₦12,000
The Federal Government has announced a major intervention to improve healthcare access for Nigerians battling kidney diseases, with President Bola Tinubu approving a sharp reduction in the cost of dialysis…
Alarming trends in Nigerian paternity: 25% of tests reveal no biological connection
Following persistent paternity crisis and deepening trust issues within Nigerian families, a new report by Smart DNA Nigeria has revealed that one in every four paternity tests conducted in the…
Nurses suspend strike after reaching agreement with FG – Health Minister
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has suspended its warning strike after reaching key agreements with the Federal Government, according to the Coordinating Minister of Health and…
FG withdraws controversial nurses’ wage circular amid strike threats
The federal government has retracted the controversial circular on nurses’ wages that recently sparked nationwide outrage among healthcare workers and raised fears of an impending strike. Ali Pate, the coordinating…
Adesina defends Buhari’s choice of treatment in London
Former presidential spokesperson Femi Adesina has stated that his former principal, Muhammadu Buhari, could have faced dire consequences had he chosen to rely on Nigerian hospitals for his medical needs.…
First Lady champions health and empowerment in Enugu, downplays partisan affiliation
In a heartfelt commitment to enhancing health and wellbeing across Nigeria, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu made an important visit to Enugu State, where she distributed professional kits to midwives…