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Resident doctors demand better protection after colleague dies of Lassa fever

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has raised concerns over the safety of healthcare workers following the death of one of its members, Salome Oboyi. Ms Oboyi, a s... Read More


Global drugmakers agree to cut prices in exchange for US tariff exemptions

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- Sixteen of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies have struck "most-favoured nation" deals with the administration of United States President Donald Trump to cut drug prices f... Read More


Resident doctors caution against misinformation on snakebite treatment after Ifunanya's death

Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has cautioned against the spread of medical misinformation following the death of fast-rising singer, Ifunanya Nwangene, who died... Read More


INTERVIEW: Studying French at 78 taught me discipline, not fear - UNILAG's oldest PhD graduate

Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- At the just-concluded 56th convocation ceremony of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), the Vice-Chancellor, Folasade Ogunsola, announced that 78-year-old Hammid Taju was the oldest Ph... Read More


Spanish scientists eliminate pancreatic cancer in mice using triple-drug therapy

Nigeria, Jan. 30 -- Spanish scientists have reported that an experimental combination of three drugs eliminated pancreatic cancer tumours in laboratory mice. The findings have attracted global attent... Read More


JOHESU Strike: NMA rejects labour unions' claims of CONMESS upgrade

Nigeria, Jan. 26 -- The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has rejected claims by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) that the federal government "upgraded" the Consol... Read More


Lagos hospital records 212 prostate surgeries in 2025 amid rising cancer rates among men

Nigeria, Jan. 25 -- A Lagos-based health facility, Kelina Hospital, performed 212 prostate-related surgeries in 2025, as prostate cancer continues to rise among men in Nigeria. The hospital disclosed... Read More


Nigeria's govt spends N120bn to rehabilitate 18 medical schools, expands nursing enrolment

Nigeria, Jan. 23 -- The Nigerian government has spent more than N120 billion to rehabilitate 18 medical schools across the country and expand enrolment in key health disciplines. This was disclosed o... Read More


INTERVIEW: Why Lagos health workers remain on strike after two months - JOHESU

Nigeria, Jan. 20 -- For more than two months, health workers under the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) in Lagos State have been on strike, disrupting services across public hospitals and health fa... Read More


Nigeria establishes task force to tackle medical errors, improve patient safety

Nigeria, Jan. 16 -- The federal government has established a National Task Force on Clinical Governance and Patient Safety to strengthen clinical oversight, prevent medical errors, and improve patient... Read More