Ovary Syndrom: No one wants to marry a ‘diseased’ woman!
…Women living with Ovary Syndrome relive stigma, rejection, failed relationships …Experts warn: Ignorance, poor awareness fueling discrimination, delay diagnosis By Nnamdi Ojiego When Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, PCOS, recently became a talking point on Nigerian X (formerly Twitter), many women watched in disbelief as some men described the condition as a “red flag” in relationships because […]
World Hypertension Day: Millions of Nigerians unaware they have high blood pressure — cardiologist warns
By Chioma Obinna As Nigerians join the rest of the world to mark this year’s World Hypertension Day, a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, Dr. Ramon Moronkola, yesterday warned that millions of Nigerians may be living with high blood pressure unknowingly, raising concerns over the increasing burden of hypertension […]
DELSUTH: Doctors threaten strike over rotting facilities, staff exodus
By Chioma Obinna The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), Delta State University Teaching Hospital chapter, has raised the alarm over what it described as the rapid collapse of the Delta State University Teaching Hospital, warning that the once celebrated tertiary health institution is now struggling to provide even basic healthcare services. In […]
World Orthodontic Health Day: Japa worsens Nigeria’s dentist shortage – Smile360
By Chioma Obinna One of Nigeria’s leading dental healthcare provider Smile360 Dental Specialists has raised an alarm over the growing shortage of dentists and orthodontic specialists in Nigeria, warning that the migration of healthcare professionals abroad is worsening access to oral healthcare services across the country.The Chief Executive Officer of Smile360, Dr. Amy Shumbusho, spoke […]
Lassa Fever: Death toll hits 191
New Lassa fever new cases jumped from nine in Week 17 to 22 in Week 18, with infections recorded in Ondo, Edo, and Plateau
Salt is killing Nigerians quietly — Advocates
They called on government to implement salt reduction policies to curb hypertension, stroke, heart disease, kidney failure and other NCDs
Family appeals for support as 3-year-old fights stage 4 cancer
By Chioma Obinna The family of Crystabel Ugwu, in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State has appealed to Nigerians for urgent financial assistance to save the life of their three-year-old daughter, RichPearl Ugwu, who is battling Stage IV kidney cancer at the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital. RichPearl was diagnosed with nephroblastoma with lung […]
West Africa’s $11bn health market under pressure as experts push local supply chains
By Chioma Obinna West Africa’s fragile healthcare supply chain has come under fresh scrutiny as industry leaders, investors and policymakers prepare to converge in Lagos for the 2026 edition of the World Health Expo Lagos 2026 amid rising concerns over import dependence, foreign exchange volatility and growing pressure on hospitals across the region.Organisers of the […]
Lagos needs 33,000 more doctors to cater for growing population – Commissioner
Lagos State Government has disclosed that the state needs about 40,000 medical doctors to adequately cater for its growing population, but currently has only about 7,000 doctors in the system, leaving a deficit of more than 33,000 physicians.
More Hantavirus cases may emerge in coming weeks — WHO
“Given the long incubation period of the virus, it is possible that we may see more cases in the coming weeks.’’
WHO chief says ‘work not over’ after hantavirus evacuation
Yet health officials have stressed that the global public health risk is low and rejected comparisons to the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
