Health
MOUAU Graduate Turns Banana Waste into Reusable Sanitary Products
UMUAHIA – Local Biochemistry Graduate Innovates Reusable Sanitary Pads from Banana Trunks
A recent graduate of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Miss Joy Mamkwe, has shared her inspiring journey of creating a locally-made reusable sanitary pad, driven by … Continue Reading
Rivers, Benue, Akwa Ibom Lead Nigeria’s HIV Burden as Over Two Million Live with Virus
The 2024 estimates also shed light on HIV-related fatalities, revealing that 43,683 Nigerians died from complications linked to the virus over the past year.
Abuja, Nigeria – Rivers, Benue, and Akwa Ibom States have emerged as the top three states … Continue Reading
Woman Left brain-dead after Paris cryotherapy session goes wrong
Tragedy Strikes in Paris: Woman Left Brain-Dead Following Cryotherapy Incident
A woman who suffered injuries during a deadly cryotherapy session at a fitness center in Paris is now confirmed brain-dead, as reported by the city’s prosecutor’s office on Friday. The … Continue Reading
JAPA: Nigeria loses 14,815 nurses & midwives to UK
Nigerian Nurses and Midwives in High Demand in the UK: 14,815 Licensed Since 2017
According to reports, a substantial 14,815 Nigerian-trained nurses and midwives have been granted licenses to practice in the United Kingdom between 2017 and September 2024. This … Continue Reading
UK Woman Gives Birth to First Baby After Womb Transplant
UK Woman Becomes First to Give Birth Following Sister’s Womb Transplant, Ushering in New Hope for Others
A landmark medical achievement has unfolded in the UK, as Grace Davidson, 36, has given birth to a healthy baby girl after receiving … Continue Reading
Nigeria receives 1 million meningitis vaccine doses
Nigeria Receives Over a Million Meningococcal Vaccines to Tackle Outbreak
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Nigeria has announced the arrival of more than one million doses of the pentavalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine (Men5CV) from the Gavi-funded … Continue Reading
South Africa’s HIV Cure Trial for Women Shows Initial Success
Groundbreaking HIV Cure Study Shows Promise for Women in South Africa
A recent Phase IIa clinical trial in South Africa has made significant strides toward potential HIV cures, particularly among women who often face underrepresentation in scientific research. The study, … Continue Reading
New York Man Cured of Sickle Cell Anemia Through Innovative Gene Therapy
Revolutionary Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Sickle Cell Anemia Cure in New York Patient
A groundbreaking gene therapy has resulted in a potential cure for sickle cell anemia in a 21-year-old New Yorker, Sebastien Beauzile, according to his medical team. … Continue Reading
NCDC Confirms Lassa Fever Death of Nigerian Doctor After UK Trip, Heightens Surveillance
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed the death of a 31-year-old doctor from Lassa fever, raising concerns about the continued presence of the disease and its risk of international spread.
NCDC Director-General, … Continue Reading
