Tragic Helicopter Crash in Kentucky Claims Lives of Three Medical Crew Members
Three members of a medical helicopter crew were tragically killed in a crash on Monday in Kentucky, the Air Evac Lifeteam confirmed in a statement. “Air Evac Lifeteam is heartbroken to share that three crew members from AEL base 133 perished in a helicopter accident in Owenton, Kentucky today,” the company said. The crew was […]
WHO Approves First Rapid Diagnostic Test for Mpox to Strengthen Global Virus Response
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first rapid diagnostic test for mpox, marking a significant advancement in efforts to combat the escalating global outbreak of this deadly virus. The new PCR test allows for the immediate detection of mpox DNA from skin lesion swabs, potentially reducing the waiting time for results. Previously, patients […]
Bill Gates Announces Delivery of Three Million Nutrient Supplements for Pregnant Women in Nigeria
Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), has announced the forthcoming delivery of three million bottles of multiple micronutrient supplements (MMS) to Nigeria. These supplements are specifically designed to provide pregnant women with essential vitamins and minerals crucial for fetal development and overall health during pregnancy. Speaking at the 2024 NutriVision […]
Bill Gates to Visit Nigeria for Discussions on Health and Nutrition
Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is scheduled to visit Nigeria on Tuesday to engage with national leaders, youth, and partners in addressing health and nutrition challenges. The visit will focus on fostering innovation and finding solutions to improve health outcomes across Africa. Gates will meet with local and national leaders, […]
Semaglutide Shows Potential to Slow Ageing, Study Finds
A medication commonly used to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity, semaglutide—marketed as Ozempic—may also slow the ageing process, according to recent research. Professor Harlan Krumholz of Yale School of Medicine highlighted the drug’s broad potential, saying, “It has far-reaching benefits beyond what we initially imagined,” after the publication of several new studies. These studies […]
Ogun State NMA Suspends Strike After 27 Days, Calls for Dialogue with State Government
The Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has suspended its 27-day strike, which had severely impacted medical services at state-owned healthcare facilities. The suspension was announced on Friday following an emergency general meeting held from August 27 to August 29 in Abeokuta. Dr. Ogunjimi Luqman, Chairman of the NMA in Ogun State, […]
NARD Initiates Seven-Day Strike Over Abduction of Dr. Popoola Ganiyat
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has launched a seven-day warning strike to protest the ongoing abduction of Dr. Popoola Ganiyat, who was kidnapped eight months ago from the staff quarters of the National Eye Centre in Kaduna. NARD President, Dr. Dele Abdullahi, announced the strike after the association’s National Executive Council (NEC) convened […]
NMA to Engage Federal Government on Health Workforce Migration Policy Incentives
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has announced plans to engage the federal government in discussions about the incentives outlined in the national policy on health workforce migration. NMA President, Bala Audu, revealed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday, noting that the current policy lacks detailed information on the […]
WHO Declares Mpox a Global Health Emergency Amid Rapid Spread
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Mpox disease a global health emergency, officially designating it as a “public health emergency of international concern.” This move is intended to prompt an urgent response from member countries and encourage preparations against potential outbreaks of Mpox within their territories. It also opens the door for the sharing […]
Nigerian Medical Association Urges President Tinubu to Tackle Hunger, Security Concerns
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on President Bola Tinubu to address the primary issues that sparked the recent nationwide protests. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Charles Ugwuanyi, chairman of the association, highlighted hunger and rising food inflation as the main causes […]
