Health
U.S man who received the first pig kidney transplant is dead
The recipient of the world’s first transplanted pig kidney, Rick Slayman, has passed away nearly two months after undergoing the groundbreaking procedure. Massachusetts General Hospital conducted the historic transplant in March, implanting a genetically-edited pig kidney into the 62-year-old man … Continue Reading
Measles Outbreak Claims 42 Lives in Adamawa State, Nigeria; Government Shuts Down Schools
Adamawa State faces a tragic outbreak of measles, resulting in the loss of at least 42 young lives.
The state government has taken decisive action by closing all primary and secondary schools in response to the crisis.
According to reports … Continue Reading
US Government Donates Laboratory Equipment to Aid Nigeria’s Mysterious Disease Outbreak
The United States (US) government, through its Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has donated vital equipment and supplies to bolster Nigeria’s outbreak response laboratory activities.
The donation comes at a critical time as some states … Continue Reading
NCDC Investigates Unknown Illness Outbreak in Sokoto State, Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a concerning outbreak of an unknown illness in the Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, with a total of 164 suspected cases and four fatalities.
The director-general of … Continue Reading
Akwa Ibom House of Assembly Allocates N600 Million for Healthcare Facility Enhancement
The House of Assembly has earmarked N600 million for the enhancement of healthcare facilities in a significant move towards bolstering healthcare infrastructure in Akwa Ibom state. The Chairman of the House Committee on Health, Mr. Moses Essien, representing the YPP-Ibiono … Continue Reading
Nigerian Engineer, Kemisola Bolarinwa Invents Smart Bra for Early Breast Cancer Detection
Kemisola Bolarinwa, a Nigerian robotics and embedded systems engineer, has invented a smart bra capable of diagnosing early-stage breast cancer before symptoms manifest. Bolarinwa unveiled her innovative creation to the world in February 2022, marking a significant milestone in … Continue Reading
Health Minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa, Advocates Complete Ban on Medical Syringe Imports to Boost Nigerian Economy
NAFDAC Director-General Visits Local Syringe Factory to Champion Indigenous Manufacturing
The Honourable Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has called for a total cessation of medical syringe imports into the country in a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s economy … Continue Reading
Africa Struggles with Tuberculosis Epidemic: 2.5 Million New Cases in 2022
The Regional Director for Africa at the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, has highlighted the alarming rates of tuberculosis (TB) in Africa, with approximately 2.5 million individuals contracting the disease in 2022 alone.
This equates to … Continue Reading
Medlab West Africa and Pharmaconex West Africa Set to Revolutionize Healthcare Landscape
Medlab West Africa and Pharmaconex West Africa have announced plans for their upcoming conference. The highly anticipated event is scheduled to take place from April 22 to 24, 2024, at the prestigious Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria.
A joint statement … Continue Reading
Federal Ministry of Health Signs MoU with Belgium to Boost Biotechnology in Nigeria
Partnership Aims to Revolutionize Healthcare Sector and Local Production of Lifesaving Medicine
The Federal Ministry of Health has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Univercells SA, a Belgian public limited liability company based in Brussels.
The agreement signifies a … Continue Reading