Fibroids: Treat women, not just fibroids — Ajayi
…Centre marks HIFU milestone, calls for wider access to non-invasive care By Sola Ogundipe Medical doctors must look beyond treating fibroids to address the physical, psychological, social and reproductive challenges women face, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Fibroid Care Centre, Nordica, Dr Abayomi Ajayi, has said.Ajayi spoke as the centre marked 1,000 high-intensity […]
Nigerian physiotherapist Prof Useh bags top Africa Award
By Chioma Obinna A Nigerian physiotherapist and renowned academic based in South Africa, Professor Ushotanefe Useh, has won the prestigious 2026 World Physiotherapy Africa Region Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to physiotherapy education, research, public health and professional development across the continent.The award was presented during the World Physiotherapy Africa Region Conference held […]
Democracy Day: NMA Lagos slams FG over collapsing health sector
The country’s healthcare system came under fresh attack on Thursday as the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, (NMA), accused the Federal Government of failing Nigerians through poor healthcare funding, worsening brain drain, weak disease control systems and misplaced priorities in the sector.
Moniepoint, S.A.N.G tackle period poverty, empower 500 Lagos schoolgirls
By Chioma Obinna To combat period poverty and advancing financial inclusion among young girls, Moniepoint Inc. has partnered with Sanitary Aid for Nigerian Girls (S.A.N.G) to provide menstrual hygiene support and financial literacy education to 500 students in Lagos. The initiative, to commemorate World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, brought together volunteers from Moniepoint and facilitators […]
‘Why Nigerian women are still dying during childbirth’
Healthcare experts have raised concerns over Nigeria’s worsening maternal and child mortality crisis, warning that women continue to die
World Blood Donor Day: WHO raises alarm over blood shortage in Africa
By Chioma Obinna On this year’s World Blood Donor Day, the World Health Organisation, (WHO) on Wednesday raised concerns over persistent shortages in blood supply across the African Region, warning that millions of patients remain at risk due to inadequate access to safe blood and blood products. In a message to commemorate the 2026 World […]
