A Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Prof. Nkiru Kizor-Akwaraiwe, has urged Nigerians to prioritise regular eye examinations, warning that some sight-threatening conditions can develop silently without noticeable symptoms. Kizor-Akaraiwe stated this on Thursday in Enugu in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to commemorate the 2026 World Sight Day,
The Women Advocate Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) has warned that unsafe abortion remains a major contributor to maternal deaths in Nigeria, calling for urgent reforms of the country’s restrictive abortion laws. WARDC made this announcement through its leader, Prof. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi. They did this to recognize the 2026 International
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 14 new confirmed lassa fever cases in week 33, bringing cumulative infections to 1,035. The latest cases were recorded between Aug. 10 and Aug. 16, in Ondo, Bauchi, Edo and Benue states, according to the situation report made available
Africa on Monday marked the 24th African Traditional Medicine Day, with experts urging governments to invest more in research, regulation and innovation to unlock traditional medicine’s potential for universal health coverage. The World Health Organisation (WHO), in a post on its official X account on Monday, said the Aug. 31
The International Symposium on Radiopharmaceutical Therapy (ISRT) 2026 will take place on 28–29 August 2026 at Loveworld Medical Centre, Lagos, Nigeria, bringing together an extensive international scientific faculty of leading experts in nuclear medicine, radiopharmaceutical therapy, theragnostics, molecular imaging, oncology, radiopharmacy and precision medicine. The distinguished faculty and contributors represent
A medical doctor at a Dei-Dei hospital in Abuja, Dr Ummusalma Faruk, has urged Nigerians to pay closer attention to their lifestyle and dietary habits to general health, warning that several preventable risk factors could increase the risk of kidney disease and eventual kidney failure. She made the call in
Fitness expert, Sir Goodluck Obi, has said one of the most effective and affordable has said a pieces of equipment for home gyms, Knee Raise Equipment will guarantee healthy living with better posture, stability and back pain relief. According to him, the equipment is often overlooked by many Nigerians during
Dr Annette Akinsete, National Director/CEO of the Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria, says Nigeria bears the highest burden of sickle cell disease globally. She also identified Kano State as one of the most affected areas in the country. Akinsete stated this on Saturday during a week-long intervention programme in Kano, organised
The Lagos State Government has advocated measures that would reduce interaction between passengers arriving from high-risk countries and other travellers, while maintaining efficient airport operations. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, on Sunday, said the move was critical as the state steps up surveillance and preparedness measures at the
Prof. Kingsley Ekwueme, a Robotic Urological Surgeon, has clarified that no amount of sexual activity or dietary supplements could prevent the development of prostate cancer. Ekwueme, CEO/Medical Director of The Prostate Clinic (TPC), debunked the myth during the first anniversary celebration of TPC in Lagos on Sunday. He emphasised