The long hours patients wait for treatment in public hospitals in Lagos these days is one unpleasant development. Fears have been expressed in several quarters of the dangers posed by this worrisome act which concerned observers say only further endangers lives of patients, many of who are already in critical condition.

Guinness Nigeria Plc recently reinforced its commitment to improving healthcare in Nigeria by donating an eye laser equipment to the eye centre of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH).

Barley eight days after the resumption of the suspended 14- week old strike called by the Medical Guild, which is a body of doctors employed by the Lagos State government, patients seeking medical attention at the public health services have suffered untold hardship. Why have the doctors remained adamant despite the new offer by the State Government.? In this interview with Chioma Obinna and Olayinka Latona, Dr. Saheed Babajide, Executive General Secretary of the LASUTH Association of Resident Doctors, (LASUTH-ARD), explains what is amiss.

INDIAN hospitals are fast taking advantage of lapses in the Nigerian healthcare delivery system to attract Nigerians seeking high class medical treatment with international touch. One of such hospitals that have already set up shop is the Primus International Super Specialty Hospital located in Karu, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja.

To further boost the healthy lifestyle of Nigerians, Orange Drugs Nigeria Ltd is introducing its brand of energy drink called ExtraJoss Active into the market.