The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over the global burden of uncontrolled high blood pressure, warning that more than 1.4 billion people worldwide are living with the condition, most of whom are not receiving adequate treatment. According to the 2025 Global Hypertension Report, only about one in five people with high blood pressure…
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has raised concern over a growing trend of young Nigerians trading their blood, sperm, and eggs for money amid rising economic hardship. Reports indicate that undergraduates and unemployed youths are turning to hospitals, private clinics, and fertility centres to sell their bodily materials as a means of survival….
Nigeria is once again grappling with the menace of counterfeit medicines as reports confirm the circulation of Artemetrin DS, an anti-malaria drug, and a fake version of the antibiotic Ciprofit 500 across local markets. A Patient’s Painful ExperienceFor 32-year-old Chinwe Ndukwe, a mother of two from Enugu, the danger of fake drugs became all too…
Nigeria has become one of the world’s largest exporters of Medical Doctors as a result of the Country’s worsening brain drain crisis, according to the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State Chapter. The Association raised the alarm on Sunday during activities to mark the 2025 Physicians’ Week, warning that the exodus of Doctors to Europe,…
In a landmark move, the Federal Government has set December 2025 as the deadline to decriminalize attempted suicide in Nigeria. This bold step aims to revolutionize the country’s approach to mental health, shifting the focus from punishment to support and care. A Shift from Punishment to Compassion For years, Nigeria’s laws have treated attempted suicide…
The Federal Government has set a deadline of December 2025 to decriminalize attempted suicide in Nigeria. This significant move is aimed at shifting the focus from punishment to a more compassionate and health-centered approach. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Pate, announced that a government white paper has been finalized, and…
In a dramatic escalation of their longstanding grievances, resident doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have embarked on a seven-day warning strike. The industrial action, which commenced recently, is a culmination of years of frustration and disillusionment with the systemic challenges plaguing the FCT health sector. At the heart of the dispute are issues…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has issued a stark warning about the dire state of child malnutrition in Nigeria. According to the organization, 420,000 children could die in 2025 if urgent action is not taken to address the issue. This alarming figure is part of the 3.5 million children currently battling severe acute malnutrition…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has called on the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) to partner with them in combating Drug Abuse among Athletes. The NDLEA Commander in Ogun State, Tijani Rabe, made this appeal during a working visit by SWAN’s Executive Members to the NDLEA office in Abeokuta. The visit was…
The Nigerian Medical Association’s 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government is set to expire on July 23, and the Association has warned that it will embark on a Nationwide strike if its demands are not met. The dispute centers around a circular issued by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, which revised allowances for…
