Health

Professor Usman Aliyu, representing the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), disclosed that Nigeria confronts an alarming situation with over 120,000 new cancer cases reported each year. Speaking at the Association of Nigeria Health Journalists conference in Nasarawa State, Aliyu highlighted the devastating toll of cancer, citing an estimated 78,000 deaths in 2020 […]

Tolu Ogunlesi, a former Presidential aide, has voiced criticism regarding doctors who persist in prescribing Augmentin, a widely-used antibiotic, despite its substantial price hike. His comments emerged following a doctor’s social media post highlighting the exorbitant cost of the drug. Expressing concern over the steep price of Augmentin, which was revealed to be N57,000, Ogunlesi […]

Efforts to alleviate the physical and financial burdens faced by Nigerians in accessing healthcare services continue to prioritize forging strategic alliances to enhance the health sector’s value chains. Discussions between Nigerian officials and H.E. Wouter Plomp, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Netherlands to Nigeria, underscored the mutual commitment to fortify collaborative frameworks. The focus […]

Amos Magaji, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Health, disclosed the National Assembly’s intent to push for the declaration of a health emergency. This strategic move aims to overhaul Nigeria’s beleaguered health sector and align it with the populace’s pressing healthcare needs. During the oversight function of health facilities in the Southwest, Magaji […]

The prevailing state of healthcare in Nigeria is a cause for concern, exemplified by recent distressing incidents. A victim, injured in an accident in Ibadan, Oyo state, faced appalling challenges within the healthcare system, underscoring the need for substantial improvements. The victim, with broken legs, was rushed to a private hospital where, shockingly, the staff […]

The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) unveiled a stark reality during a recent event, emphasizing that just one African country is adequately equipped to handle public health emergencies. Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of Africa CDC, highlighted South Africa as the sole nation prepared for such crises. Expressing concerns over the lack […]

GSK CEO Emma Walmsley expressed optimism about the success of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, Arexvy, anticipating sales surpassing a billion pounds in its debut year. Despite ongoing costly litigation over the discontinued drug Zantac, Walmsley affirmed that the legal expenses wouldn’t disrupt the company’s capital plans. The vaccine, Arexvy, granted approval by the […]

Novo Nordisk initiated legal action against compounding pharmacies, alleging impurities in their versions of the weight-loss drug Wegovy. The Danish pharmaceutical company refiled a lawsuit against one and sued another after discovering impurities, some samples containing 33% impurity. Wells Pharmacy and Brooksville Pharmaceuticals, both Florida-based, faced allegations of impure formulations containing semaglutide, Wegovy’s active ingredient. […]

Malaria, prevalent in tropical regions, remains a major health concern in Nigeria, predominantly caused by Plasmodium falciparum and P. malariae transmitted through female Anopheles mosquitoes. This disease accounts for substantial morbidity and mortality, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, leading to over one million deaths annually and significant economic impacts. Historically, medicinal plants have been integral in […]

The National Association of Community Health Practitioners of Nigeria (NACHPN) witnessed a groundbreaking presentation by Akindele Opeyemi, the distinguished founder of Global Masters Institute (GMI), during their recent conference in Port Harcourt. As the sole authorized partner of Skills Development Council Canada in offering Point of Care Testing (POCT) programs, GMI played a pivotal role […]