Health

File Photo of NHS Nurses in the UK Some 700 Nigerian nurses in the United Kingdom are currently under investigation for alleged industrial-scale qualification fraud resulting from the computer-based tests done in Ibadan, Oyo State. The British Broadcast Network in a report on Monday, said some of the nurses could…

by Deborah Nnamdi A Consultant Pathologist, Dr Abidemi Omonisi, has revealed that Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, has recorded 300 child-cancer cases in one year. Omonisi made the revelation on Tuesday in Abuja at the in-country mission Programme Action for Cancer Therapy, impact, review. imPACT, a division of the International…

By Deborah Nnamdi, Port Harcourt A coalition of over 100 civil society actors, farmers, scientists, and academics representing 100 million Nigerian consumers has called on the government to discontinue plans to introduce genetically modified (GM) potatoes and ban GM crops altogether.  The demand was made in a press statement released…

By Deborah Sunday Nnamdi The Acting Executive Secretary of Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), Dr Vetty Agala, has called on civil servants and student associations to develop programmes that improve their welfare, particularly in healthcare. RIVCHPP is touted by the state government as “a health insurance program, providing…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has warned striking resident doctors that it plans to stop their wages over the ongoing seven-day working strike. The warning strike was called by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to press home their demands for better working condition and the release of their…

NIGERIA: Downtrodden citizens of the world’s most populated black country now resort to selling blood and reproductive organs to make ends meet as President Bola Tinubu’s economic reform bites harder. Reforms by the current All Progressive Congress administration is pushing more families deeper below the poverty line, and the citizens…

Digital health is transforming healthcare systems worldwide, and Nigeria is no exception. With a growing population and a healthcare system facing numerous challenges, digital health innovations are emerging as a vital tool for improving patient outcomes and expanding access to care. From telemedicine to mobile health applications, these technologies are…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare systems worldwide, and Nigeria is no exception. With its potential to revolutionize diagnostics, treatment, and patient care, AI is poised to play a crucial role in addressing some of the most significant challenges in Nigeria’s healthcare sector. From improving disease detection to enhancing…

Telemedicine is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of healthcare delivery in Nigeria, offering a solution to some of the most pressing challenges in the sector, including inadequate access to medical services, especially in rural areas. With the ongoing digital transformation, telemedicine has the potential to bridge the gap between healthcare providers…