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Hussein Julood has started legal action against UK oil giant BP over the death of his 21-year-old son. Julood alleges the burning off of gas at a BP-run oil field in Iraq, a practice known as flaring caused his son leukaemia. The case is believed to be the first time an individual has started legal action against a major oil firm over its flaring practices. Gas flaring is the burning […]
In response to the surge of Lassa fever cases, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has activated an Incident Management System, as reported on their official website. With 832 cases confirmed across 27 states and 126 Loc Government Areas from January to April 14, NCDC's recent repor highlights a rise in confirmed cases compared to last year, with Ondo, Edo, and Bauchi states contributing, specifically, Ondo, Edo, […]
The Rivers State Government has taken swift action by shutting down an illegal hospital in Port Harcourt. The Divine Love Hospital, located at Rumuodara axis of Okporo road, was found to be operating without proper authorization from the state's health authorities. The Director of Medical Services, Wachukwu Vincent, expressed shock at discovering a deceased patient who underwent an appendectomy in what he described as an unsuitable environment for medical care. […]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed the death of 8 persons and over 208 suspected new cases following an outbreak of a strange illness in Sabon Birni and Isa local government areas of Sokoto State. The manager of the centre, Ibrahim Usman, made the revelation during an interactive session with officials of the state Ministry of Health. According to him, prompt measures were taken by the NCDC […]
Abia State Government has announced plans to clear salary arrears owed medical doctors in the state by the previous administrations. This is coming barely one week after the State Government said it spent N10 billion to defray pension arrears of pensioners. Commissioner for Health, Ngozi Okoronkwo disclosed this during a press conference Monday at Government House Umuahia by the Association of Nigeria Physicians in the Americas, ANPA, which is on […]
The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, in her message on World Autism Awareness Day observed annually on April 2nd, highlighted the importance of early detection for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She emphasized that early detection can significantly improve the abilities of individuals on the autism spectrum. She acknowledged the challenges faced by families with autistic loved ones, praising their dedication and love. She also commended community organizations for their […]
The Federal Government has approved the appointment of Chief Medical Directors for Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, and Jabi, Abuja. This was disclosed in a statement shared on the X account of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, on Friday, March 22. James Omietimi was appointed as the Chief Medical Director of the FMC Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, for an initial term of four years with effect […]
The Senate on Thursday adopted a resolution to provide chronic kidney disease patients with comprehensive health insurance packages. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua representing Katsina Central Senatorial District, seeking, “increased awareness and improvement of kidney treatment facilities in Nigeria.” The motion which was brought to the floor as part of “World Kidney Day”, by the Katsina lawmaker raised concern over critical challenges faced by kidney […]
Better Health for Rural Women Children and Internally Displaced Persons Foundation in Ebonyi has advocated equal rights and privileges as well as, an end to unnecessary stigmatization of uncircumcised female teenagers in rural communities. The team leader, Dr Nkechi Echiegu, condemned the stigmatization of uncircumcised girls by their peers and some illiterate parents in the rural communities, which she said has forced some to opt for genital mutilation. Echiegu cautioned […]
