Malawi begins new chapter in fight against esophageal cancer
A new era has opened in Malawi’s cancer response with the country’s hosting, in April, of a high-level delegation of medical and advocacy experts aiming to combat one of...
Healthcare progress demands collaboration, not professional insecurity
The recent statement issued by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), objecting to the proposed upgrade of academic titles for Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, and Optometry programs, has reignited an...
RE: A quick rejoinder to the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD)
We express our profound concern regarding the recent tumult initiated by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) concerning the elevation of health profession programs such as Physiotherapy, Pharmacy,...
Resident doctors oppose NUC’s upgrade of Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Optometry to ‘doctor’ status
Resident doctors under the aegis of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have strongly opposed the recent decision by the National Universities Commission (NUC) to upgrade degree programmes...
UNICEF warns of food crisis for malnourished children in Nigeria, Ethiopia
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has stated that it may run out of its supply of lifesaving food to treat children suffering from severe acute malnutrition in Nigeria...
NACA warns against unprotected, casual sex ahead Valentine’s Day
Ahead of this year’s Valentine’s Day which comes up Friday, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has advised Nigerians to practice safe and responsible love. NACA’s...
Nigeria tightens surveillance at entry points as Uganda battles Ebola outbreak
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it has tightened surveillance measures at the country’s entry points following a fresh Ebola outbreak in Uganda. The Ugandan...
NCDC assures preparedness following global concerns over HMPV
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has assured Nigerians of its preparedness to tackle any potential health threat posed by the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). In a statement released...
All you need to know about ovarian cysts
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs or pockets that develop in or on the surface of an ovary. While they are often harmless and may resolve on their own, some...