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Dec

2023

Alleged Kidney Market: FGN Vows Action Against Perpetrators

Alleged Kidney Market: FG Vows Action Against Perpetrators, Releases Complaint Line The Federal Government has expressed concerns over reports of alleged kidney market in the Federal Capital Territory, saying it was investigating the allegation to take action. The government while condemning the alleged act, described it as barbaric, inhuman and criminal. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, reacting to the development in a statement, through the minister’s Director, Media and Public Relations, Patricia Deworitshe, vowed to deal decisively with people engaging in illegal human kidney business in the country if found culpable. “It is pertinent…

Dec

2023

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Mr. Ibu’s Two Legs Not Amputated, Family Debunks Virile Rumours

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Health, News Flash

Mr. Ibu’s Two Legs Not Amputated, Family Debunks Rumours The family of the comic actor, John Okafor, aka Mr. Ibu, has addressed misconceptions surrounding Mr. Ibu’s health, stating that contrary to circulating reports on social media, the actor has undergone amputation on only one leg, not both. They added that the initial amputation proved insufficient to resolve his health challenges, leading to a subsequent amputation on the same leg. The family also refuted claims attributing Mr. Ibu’s illness to diabetes disclosing that the actor has been contending with clotting of the blood in his leg, attributed to diseased blood vessels.…

Dec

2023

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Abia State University Teaching Hospital Regains Full Accreditation, As Medical Council Praises Gov Otti

Abia State, Good Governance, Health

ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL REGAINS FULL ACCREDITATION, AS MEDICAL COUNCIL PRAISES GOV OTTI The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has restored the accreditation of the Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH) to graduate medical students, close to three years after the accreditation was withdrawn. The good news was communicated to the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, by the Commissioner for Health, Dr Ngozi Okoronkwo, late Thursday night, after the Accreditation Team of the MDCN, who had been in Abia to inspect the state of facilities and other prerequisites had concluded their visit and reached a…

Dec

2023

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Patients Flee As NANS Faction Storm Abuja Hospital

Health, News Flash, Security

NANS factions storm Abuja hospital, patients flee Warring factions of the National Association of Nigerian Students have stormed the National Hospital, Abuja on Friday, in protest over alleged delay by medical personnel in treating their colleagues who were injured during a NANS factional crisis earlier on Thursday. Several patients have been forced to flee their hospital wards and beds following the violent attack by the NANS factions. Meanwhile, police officers are currently at the hospital in a bid to restore law and order. It was observed that there was deployment of police officers in the Central Area of the Federal…

Dec

2023

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ShowBiz: Afro-beats Singer Rema Suspends December Shows To Sort Out Personal Health Issues

Health, Entertainment, News Flash

Rema Suspends December Shows Over Health IssuesAfrobeats singer, Rema has announced plans to cancel all his shows for December 2023 in order to focus on taking care of his health. In a post via Instagram on Wednesday, the singer said he would not be performing due to health concerns. The ‘Calm Down’ crooner, however, promised to return to the stage next year. “It breaks my heart to say that I won’t be performing anywhere this December,” he said. “It has been years of touring, I have ignored my health and I need time to recuperate. 2024 we go again, love.”…

Dec

2023

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Gbagam! Gbagam!!: Nigerian Nurse In UK Sacked, Deported Over Prayer For A Dying Patient

Health, News Flash, Religion

Gbagam! Gbagam!!: Nigerian Nurse In UK Sacked, Deported Over Prayer For Dying Patient A Nigerian healthcare worker in the United Kingdom has been fired and deported after she was reportedly seen praying for an elderly dying patient. In a post shared on ‘X,’ popular Nigerian doctor @drolufunmilayo stated that it is unethical in the UK for nurses to bring religion into their duties. He said that although it is not customary for nurses to pray for patients, it is expected of them to ask a cleric to perform any religious service on them, even if the patient requests that they…

Nov

2023

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1.6 Million Nigerians On HIV Treatment – National Agency For Control Of AIDS

Health, News Flash

1.6 Million Nigerians On HIV Treatment – Federal Govt A total of 1.63 million Nigerians out of the 1.8 million persons currently living with HIV in the country are on Antiretroviral treatment, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS ( NACA), has said. Director-General of the agency , Dr Gambo Aliyu, stated this Friday while briefing newsmen ahead of this year’s World AIDS Day, Nigeria has the second-largest burden of HIV infection. Aliyu said Nigeria like many other countries has made significant strides in the fight against HIV/AIDS, adding that there is however still much to be done to…

Nov

2023

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President Tinubu Worried About Mass Exodus Of Health Workers

Health, News Flash, Presidency

President Tinubu expresses concern over mass exodus of health workers President Tinubu expresses concern over mass exodus of health workersPresident Bola Tinubu expresses concern over the increasing number of healthcare professionals leaving the country for better opportunities abroad, according to his Special Adviser on Public Health Matters, Salma Anas. Anas made this statement during the annual conference of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists in Abuja, which focused on the importance of medical laboratories in achieving universal health coverage in Nigeria. Anas stressed that the President is committed to enhancing the country’s healthcare sector. She said, “President Bola Tinubu is…

Oct

2023

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Veteran Comic Actor, Mr. Ibu Undergoes Major Surgery

Entertainment, Health, Philanthropy

Veteran Comic Actor, Mr Ibu Undergoes Major Surgery Nollywood actor, John Okafor better known as Mr Ibu, has undergone two major surgeries, AttNews reports. Talking to Instagram on Tuesday morning, the comic actor’s adopted daughter, Jazmine Okafor announced the development. Recall, the veteran actor celebrated his 63rd birthday in an undisclosed hospital in Lagos on Tuesday where he revealed in a video posted on Instagram that he needed financial support so his leg would not be amputated. He had said, “I have been down for so many weeks, all I’m hoping for is your prayers and assistance. I’ve been in…

Oct

2023

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Man Attempting 5-Day Marathon From Lagos To Port Harcourt To Break Guinness World Record Lands In Hospital

Sports, Health

Man Attempting 5-Day Marathon From Lagos To Port Harcout To Break Guinness World Record Lands In Hospital A Nigerian man who recently embarked on a 5-day marathon from Lagos to Port Harcourt with the aim of breaking the Guinness World Record has reportedly landed in the hospital. In a report posted on his Facebook page, supported by a caption from “Wene Port Harcourt,” he is seen lying in a hospital bed receiving treatment. He wrote: “Unimaginable pain. I give everything time, distance? Time. Scars? Time. Disbelief? Still, time. Until then, Wene is home!” A few days ago, it was reported…