The Lagos State government has said that health insurance is compulsory for all residents of the state regardless of their socio-economic status. The Lagos State
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10 things to know about deadly diphtheria disease
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed cases of diphtheria in Kano and Lagos states. This is even as the centre said
Doctors, nurses immigration affecting our health sector, FG laments
The Minister of State for Health, Ekumankama Nkama has lamented the acute shortage of doctors, nurses and other health professionals in government hospitals across all
Lagos Free Zone Company, Nigerian Conservation Foundation partner on sea turtle conservation
The Lagos Free Zone Company (LFZC) is partnering with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) to protect and conserve sea turtles around its operational area in
12-year-old battles facial tumour, family seeks help
An Ondo State resident, Tope Ajayi, has cried out over the deteriorating health of his son, Femi, who is currently suffering from a facial tumour.
Medical tourism gulped $6.23m in eight months – Report
Nigeria spent a total of $6.23m on foreign healthcare-related services from January to August 22, 2023. This is according to a report obtained from the
Habiba Charity Foundation donates Mosque, boreholes to Ogun communities
An Islamic charity organisation, Habiba Charity Foundation has raised the bar as it donated mosque and boreholes to several communities in Ogun State. The Foundation
Kaduna: NAFDAC seizes expired 75 tomato paste cartoons
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, on Thursday, raided the Sheik Gumi market in Kaduna State and seized unregistered and expired
Pneumonia not caused by cold – Physician
A Public Health Physician, Dr. Rahmat Odesesan, says pneumonia is not caused by cold contrary to the widely held belief by many people. The health
Celine Dion battles rare incurable disease, cancels shows
Veteran Canadian singer, Celine Dion, has opened up on her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome, a neurological disorder that causes one’s muscles to tense uncontrollably.
