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Why Nigerians Should no Longer Travel Abroad for Orthopaedic Surgeries

Dr Mohammed Salihu, Medical Director, National Orthopaedic Hospital Dala (NOHD), Kano, says

Mental Health: NGO tasks FG on Law to Ensure Victims’ Rights

The Mandate Health Empowerment Initiative (MHEI), an NGO, has expressed worry over

Artificial ripening of fruits causes Cancer, Liver, Kidney diseases – Experts

Medical and health experts have warned Nigerians against using chemicals to ripen

Expert warns on Dangers of Antibiotic resistance

Prof. Yakubu Ngwai, Professor of Pharmaceutical Microbiology at the Nasarawa State University,

Ebonyi Communities to end Female Genital Mutilation

About 11 communities in Afikpo North Local Government Area (LGA) of Ebonyi

Steroids Abuse Is Harmful-Dermatologists Warn Nigerians

A Consultant Dermatologist, Dr Ayesha Akinkugbe, has warned that misuse of topical

How To Remove Pimples Overnight | Acne Treatment

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions in the world,

Traditional Medicine Practitioner Urges Research into African Herbs, Roots

Mr Cosmas Attamah, an Enugu-based Traditional Medicine Practitioner, has urged his colleagues

SAVAN Raises Alarm on Inefficiency of Antibiotics Due to Abuse

The Small Animal Veterinary Association of Nigeria (SAVAN), has cautioned against the

Army Women Corps Conducts Free Medical Outreach, Sanitation in Enugu

 The Nigerian Army Women Corps says it will be conducting free medical

World’s First Male Contraceptive Injection Set To Hit The Market In 6 Months

The Indian Council Of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced the discovery of

Health Minister Scores Nigeria High in Fight Against HIV/AIDS

 Dr Osagie Ehinare, Minister of Health says Nigeria is on track in

Malaria, Other Diseases are Causes of Premature Births – Expert

Prof. Peter Ebeigbe, Chairman, Faculty of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Postgraduate Medical

Lekki Eatery Where Worms Are Served For Breakfast To Unsuspecting Patrons (Viewer Discretion)

It comes as a shock to discover that a Lekki eatery where

Bomb Blast Victims: Red Cross Rehabilitates 608 Amputees

 International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Nigeria delegation, says it has

World Toilet Day: NGO Sensitises 5, 000 Gombe Pupils Against Open Defecation

 Jewel Environmental Initiative (JEI), an NGO on Tuesday sensitised no fewer than

MedicAid Cancer Foundation Donates N9m for Treatment of 30 Cancer Patients

MedicAid Cancer Foundation, an NGO, on Monday, donated N9,654,725 for the treatment

Nigerian Army Takes Medical Outreach to Ebonyi Community

No fewer than 302 residents of Akpoha community in Afikpo North Local

Waziri Foundation offers free medical care to 1,000 patients in Zaria

A Non-Governmental Organisation, Waziri Foundation on Sunday offered free medical care to

Children should not spend more than 1 to 2 hours daily on recreational screen time – Study

Children and teens should spend no more than one to two hours

Measles Outbreak: Ondo State Stakeholders Embarked on Strategies to Prevent Outbreak

Stakeholders, on Friday in Akure, embarked on strategies to prevent the outbreak

Pneumonia: Leading Cause Of Child Death Globally

An analysis carried out by United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has shown

Top 5 Miracle Foods To Cure Diabetes

Diabetes is a very common disease which occurs when your blood glucose, also

Free Treatment: Sokoto Govt. Releases N6m to Treat Indigent Patients

 The Sokoto State Government on Friday disbursed N6 million to 12 health

‘Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is 100 Times More Contagious Than HIV’- Medical Expert

 No fewer than 20 million Nigerians are living with the hepatitis B

Universal Health Coverage: WHO Supports Nigeria’s Legislative Network

World Health Organisation (WHO) says it is supporting Nigeria’s legislative network in

World Diabetes Day 2019: Merck Foundation Partners With African First Ladies to Increase the Diabetes Experts

Merck Foundation to provide One and two Year on-line Post-graduate Diabetes Diploma

Red Cross trains 30 Surgeons on treatment of Weapons-wounded patients

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Nigeria delegation says it trained

Health Training Initiative Increases Accreditation Status, Academic Performance – Registrar

Mr Faruk Abubakar, Secretary-General/ Registrar, Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, says

Delay in Pneumonia Diagnosis, Treatment can Cause Child’s Death — Paediatrician

Dr Gbemisola Boyede, Consultant Paediatrician and Founder of Ask The Paediatricians, an NGO,