A 48-year-old Kenyan caregiver, Irene Wanjiru Mbugua, was killed by a mentally ill patient in Birmingham, United Kingdom. According to reports, she was found dead at...
Barely hours after President Bola Tinubu announced the deployment of Nigerian doctors and teachers to Saint Lucia, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has issued a 21-day...
81 students affected in diarrhoea outbreak in Kaduna
In recent weeks, the health and safety of Nigeria’s youth came under the spotlight following a diarrhoea outbreak at the Government Girls Senior and Junior Secondary...
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted a Nigerian national, Olatunbosun Osukoya, in what authorities are calling one of the largest healthcare fraud crackdowns...
The House of Representatives Committee on Environment has summoned the Environmental Council of Nigeria (EHCON) to address recent environmental violations. Consequently, lawmakers anticipate detailed responses from...
Doctors and Teachers Deployed to Saint Lucia—Nigerians Question Tinubu’s Priorities
In a bold move to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic footprint and reconnect with the African diaspora, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of skilled Nigerian professionals—including...
A man in his 50s has died in New South Wales after contracting Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) a rare and incurable rabies-like infection that has only...
Malawi’s High Court has issued an interim injunction suspending the deployment of newly recruited nurses, following allegations that many of the selected individuals lack proper qualifications...
In a groundbreaking development for global health, Chinese researchers have unveiled an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to detect early-stage stomach cancer using non-contrast CT...
Muyi Aina, Executive Director of Nigeria’s National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), revealed a critical funding shortfall during a high-level Abuja workshop. He warned that...
As populations age worldwide, families and societies face a pressing question: is entrusting elderly loved ones to caregivers, whether family members or professionals, a risk worth...
Until recently, the promise of 5G-enabled remote surgery was constrained by distance and infrastructure, effective only within roughly 5,000 kilometers and reliant on stable terrestrial networks....
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Nigeria’s health sector witnessed a landmark event on Friday, June 27, 2025, as stakeholders gathered at the Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos for the 11th...
NAFDAC ’s recent crackdown in Kano has sent shockwaves through the community, as the agency arrested six suspects and sealed shops. Consequently, NAFDAC acted swiftly in...
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In a landmark decision, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new long-acting injectable medication to prevent HIV, the first of its kind...
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A passionate call has been made to the Federal Government to formally recognize public health professionals in Nigeria’s Federal Scheme of Service. Diaspora Digital Media (DDM)...
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Nigeria has formally joined the BRICS Ministerial Health Meeting, marking its first-ever participation in the influential global health platform. BRICS is an acronym representing a group...
Brasilia, Brazil – Recently, Nigeria took a significant step toward global health collaboration by participating actively in the BRICS Ministers of Health Meeting. Led by Dr....
A global health crisis is quietly resurging across Africa—one pill at a time. After years of steady progress, new HIV infections are rising again in countries...
In what experts are calling a watershed moment in global health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Yeztugo, a powerful twice-yearly injection from...
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A palliative care specialist has shed light on a telltale sign that indicates someone is nearing death, while also suggesting that dying may not be as...
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Roughly 10% of U.S. adults have high cholesterol, which can raise the risk of heart disease. When eaten as part of a healthy diet, almonds may...
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Drinking water regularly is one of the simplest yet most effective steps toward maintaining good health. According to a recent health feature published by City People...
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Life is precious, and health is often taken for granted, until it is suddenly threatened by an unexpected illness. Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) emphasizes the need...
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning about the intensifying cholera crisis in Sudan. This cautioning comes as the disease is poised to...
