Nigeria Takes Bold Step to Protect Patients: Federal Government Moves to Regulate Online Pharmacy Services

The Federal Government has unveiled a landmark policy aimed at transforming and regulating online pharmacy services across Nigeria, a move designed to ensure safe, quality-assured medicines are accessible to all citizens — especially as digital health platforms continue to grow. The National Electronic Pharmacy Policy (NEPP) and its strategic implementation plan were launched in Abuja,…

Ekiti Government Takes Drastic Action as Surgeon Is Sacked and Medical Team Suspended Over Controversial Kidney Surgery at EKSUTH

In a sweeping response to public concern and serious allegations regarding a surgical procedure at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), the Ekiti State Government has dismissed a surgeon and suspended other medical staff following claims of an unlawful kidney removal during an operation on a patient named Mr. Joshua Afolayan. The decision comes…

Historic Medical Milestone: LUTH Announces Accessible Sickle Cell Cure in Nigeria

In what many are describing as one of the most hopeful healthcare breakthroughs in recent Nigerian history, the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) — in partnership with the Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria (SCFN) — has unveiled a bone marrow transplant programme that is now offering a curative treatment option for sickle cell disorder right here…

Niger State Reveals Nearly 35,000 Residents Living With HIV/AIDS as Government Marks World AIDS Day

Niger State has announced a significant update concerning the HIV/AIDS situation within the state, revealing that a total of 34,969 individuals are currently living with the virus. This disclosure was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Secondary and Tertiary Health, Abdullahi Imam, during activities commemorating World AIDS Day. The revelation underscores the…

NARD Strike Enters 15th Day as Resident Doctors Demand Immediate CBA Implementation

Nigeria’s public healthcare system teeters on the brink as the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) enters the 15th day of its indefinite nationwide strike, demanding that the Federal Government finally conclude the long-delayed Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Since the strike began on November 1, 2025, services in federal and state hospitals have been severely…

World Diabetes Day 2025: Morning Habits That Can Naturally Control Blood Sugar and Transform Your Health

As the world observes World Diabetes Day 2025, health experts are emphasizing the power of simple morning habits in managing blood sugar levels naturally. With diabetes affecting millions globally, including a rising prevalence in Nigeria and across Africa, awareness and practical lifestyle adjustments are more important than ever. Morning routines, often overlooked, play a pivotal…