By Hussaini Ibrahim More than 16,000 children among over 32,000 confirmed diphtheria cases recorded in Kano State since 2022 had never received any vaccination against the...
By Iyanuoluwa Abiola Pharmacists have cautioned against reusing leftover antibiotics months after previous treatment, warning that taking the drugs for similar symptoms could prolong illness, result...
Orthopaedic surgeons have urged parents to seek prompt treatment for infants with clubfoot, stressing that early intervention can correct the deformity and, in many cases, avert...
The Nigerian Medical Association has raised the alarm over the growing migration of doctors, saying medical students now begin planning to leave the country even before...
A leading Nigerian forensic pathologist and Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos, Prof. John Obafunwa, has debunked the widespread misconception that pathology...
The cost of birth certificates, limited awareness and difficulty accessing registration centres are leaving many children in Gombe State without legal identity — their first formal...
They carried chemicals yesterday; today, they hold drinking water, edibles and drinks for parties. Across the country, discarded industrial drums are being given a second life...
By Fawzi Kehinde A young Nigerian, Samuel Ezekiel, has recounted how his friend allegedly changed his identity to “Hassan Abubakar” before he underwent kidney removal at...
By Fawzi Kehinde The mother of 22-year-old Samuel Ezekiel, whose kidney was allegedly removed after he was deceived by his friend, Emmanuel Ode, has revealed that...
By Mercy Sawok The Okapi Children Cancer Foundation, in partnership with Silver Cross Hospital Foundation, has taken childhood cancer awareness, free medical screening and skills acquisition...