Sarah Ferguson’s ‘shock’ At Skin Cancer Diagnosis
The Duchess of York has spoken of her “shock” at being diagnosed with malignant melanoma, but says she is in “good spirits”. In an Instagram post, she said she was “grateful for the many messages of love and support”. The melanoma was discovered following the removal of a cancerous mole during treatment for breast cancer. […]
Former Sierra Leone President Koroma Arrives In Nigeria For Medical Treatment
Ernest Bai Koroma, Sierra Leone’s former president facing charges related to an alleged attempted coup, has arrived in Nigeria for medical care. Nigeria had previously offered to allow the ex-president enter temporarily, which he accepted. Welcomed by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and ECOWAS Commission President Omar Alieu Touray in Abuja, the 70-year-old, who led […]
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin Remains In Hospital – Pentagon
The US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin remains in hospital in “good condition” following treatment for prostate cancer, the Pentagon has said. In a statement, it said Mr Austin had resumed some of his duties and is in “contact with his senior staff”. It added that there was no specific date for his release from hospital. […]
Cape Verde Achieves Malaria-Free Status, Becoming Third African Country To Attain This Milestone
Cape Verde has been declared malaria-free, marking it as the third African nation to achieve this status, as reported by the World Health Organization on Friday. Despite the continued impact of malaria on the African continent, Cape Verde, an Atlantic archipelago with approximately 500,000 inhabitants, follows in the footsteps of Mauritius in 1973 and Algeria […]
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin kept Cancer Diagnosis From The White House
President Joe Biden was only told that US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin was being treated for cancer on Tuesday, the White House has said. Mr Austin, 70, was admitted to hospital on 1 January and then to the intensive care unit for complications following surgery in December. He has faced criticism for not telling senior […]
JOHESU/AHPA Warns Of Health Workers Exodus From Nigeria
Healthcare Professional Associations (AHPA) within the Joint Health Sector Unions Assembly (JOHESU/AHPA) have voiced concerns about the potential departure of more health workers from Nigeria in the coming year in search of better opportunities. The workers have also issued a warning of possible industrial action if the federal government proceeds to halt budgetary allocations to […]
Outbreak Of Scabies Hits Adamawa Correctional Centre With 51 Inmates Affected
In the Yolde Pate Correctional Centre located in Yola South Local Government Area of Adamawa state, 51 cases of scabies have been reported among inmates. The confirmation was provided by Damba Kwinke, the state Epidemiologist from the Ministry of Health, who revealed that the first case emerged in August 2023. Investigations indicate that individuals held […]
Nigeria Federal Government Denies COVID-19 Resurgence Rumors
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, has rejected rumors suggesting a resurgence of COVID-19 in the country, emphasizing the absence of scientific evidence supporting such claims. Professor Pate conveyed this message during the inaugural public lecture series at the Federal University of Health Sciences in Otukpo, Benue State, where […]
Akeredolu To Begin Medical Leave, Delegates Power To Aiyedatiwa
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, is set to commence his medical leave on Wednesday for follow-up medical treatment, according to his spokesman, Richard Olatunde. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Olatunde announced that during Akeredolu’s absence, Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa would assume the responsibilities of the governor in an acting capacity. Akeredolu, a Senior Advocate […]
Sickness: Veteran Actor Mr. Ibu Has Amputated One Leg
Veteran Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, has amputated one leg. This was done to save the actor’s life due to his medical condition, according to a statement posted on his verified Instagram page on Monday. It further mentioned that the seasoned actor has had seven successful surgeries, and while there is […]
