Health

A group of 47 Nigerian medical students evacuated from Sudan in 2023 face an uncertain future as they struggle to meet the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) exam registration requirements. The students, who fled Sudan without exit visas during the conflict, lack key documents—first entry and last exit…

… 6 Tips and DIY on Aloe Vera Use and Benefit By Orezi Ogaga Amagada In a beauty world overflowing with 12-step routines and lab-formulated serums, aloe vera is the humble green plant that is stealing the spotlight—and doing it all with quiet confidence. Aloe vera, the long-time sunburn soother,…

Agency Report The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported an increase in suspected cases of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) across the country. According to the NCDC’s official website, between March 17-23, 2025, a total of 315 suspected cases were recorded in Kebbi, Sokoto, and Yobe states. Of these, 38…

By Deborah Nnamdi The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its inaugural reports on testing and treatments for fungal infections, emphasizing the shortage of medicines and diagnostic tools for managing invasive fungal diseases. According to the WHO, fungal infections like candida are growing more resistant to treatment and are particularly…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Ogun State government has confirmed the outbreak of Lassa Fever in the state following the death of a National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, member. The 25-year-old corp member reportedly died from Lassa fever at a secondary health facility in Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun…

The United Nations children’s agency said on Friday it will run out of its supply of lifesaving food to treat children suffering from acute forms of malnutrition in Ethiopia and Nigeria within the next two months due to a lack of funding exacerbated by Trump administration cuts to foreign aid.…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Kebbi government has confirmed the deaths of 26 individuals due to a suspected outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in three local government areas (LGAs) of the state. The affected Local Government Areas are Aliero, Gwandu, and Jega. This was confirmed by the Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Musa…

By Amaechi Nnanna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched a major crackdown on illegal pharmaceutical activities, leading to the arrest of over 40 individuals and the destruction of banned products valued at a staggering N100 billion. During a public destruction event held at…

An unknown illness has killed 53 people in a northwest region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a significant portion of deaths taking place within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms, according to the World Health Organization, which describes the outbreak as posing “a significant public health threat.…

By Deborah Nnamdi The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control ( NAFDAC) has uncovered a massive stockpile of falsified and unregistered pharmaceutical products in Idumota, Lagos. This was made known in a statement shared on the agency’s X account on Monday. According to NAFDAC, the seized items,…