HHS Final Report on Pediatric Gender-Affirming Care Sparks Backlash From Medical Groups
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Wednesday released the final version of its long-anticipated report on pediatric gender-affirming care, asserting that treatments such as puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and gender-affirming surgeries pose “medical dangers” to children. The findings immediately drew criticism from major medical organizations. The report claims that gender-affirming medical interventions […]
Kanu Sues NMA for ₦50bn, Alleges Forged Medical Report
Detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a ₦50 billion lawsuit against the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), accusing the association of submitting a forged and misleading medical report in his ongoing trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja. In the fresh suit marked CV/4584/25, filed on November 12 before the Abuja High Court, Kanu is also asking […]
Washington Confirms First U.S. Human Case of H5N5 Bird Flu
Washington state has confirmed its first human case of bird flu in nine months after an older adult with underlying medical conditions tested positive for the H5N5 strain, health officials announced Wednesday. The patient, who developed a high fever, confusion, and severe respiratory distress, was hospitalized in early November, according to the Washington State Department […]
Resident Doctors Down Tools as FG Rushes ₦12bn Payout
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared an indefinite nationwide strike, accusing the Federal Government of failing to honour previous agreements despite multiple dialogues and a 30-day ultimatum. NARD President, Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, confirmed the decision in a statement on Saturday, saying the industrial action was “painful but inevitable.” “The strike has become […]
FCTA Warns Parents, Schools on Child Immunisation Compliance
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has warned that parents, guardians, and school owners who fail to comply with child immunisation directives will face sanctions. The warning was issued by Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary of the FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), during a press briefing in Abuja on Saturday. Fasawe said the renewed enforcement drive aligns with the Child […]
NMA Urges Government to Fix Nigeria’s Collapsing Health System
The Lagos State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on the federal and state governments to fix Nigeria’s ailing health system “from policy to patient,” warning that inefficiency, neglect, and poor funding continue to cripple healthcare delivery nationwide. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos to mark the commencement of the 2025 […]
Finance Minister Wale Edun Returns to Nigeria After Medical Trip Abroad
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has returned to Nigeria after spending several days abroad for medical care. A video circulating on social media on Sunday showed Edun at Fraser Suites, Abuja, where he reportedly held a closed-door meeting with a Qatari delegation, alongside the Minister for Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole. Edun had […]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Orders FDA Review of Abortion Pill Access Amid Pressure from GOP States
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced this week that the Food and Drug Administration will launch a new review of mifepristone, the widely used abortion medication, in response to pressure from 22 Republican-led states. The move has sparked concern among abortion rights advocates, who warn it could lead to significant nationwide […]
Trump Administration Warns Against Tylenol Use During Pregnancy, Defying Medical Consensus
The Trump administration on Monday issued new guidance warning that the use of Tylenol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy may be associated with an increased risk of autism, despite no conclusive scientific evidence to support the claim. During a White House press briefing, President Donald Trump announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would begin alerting […]
CDC Panel Reverses Universal COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendation, Shifts to Personal Choice Model
A panel of federal vaccine advisers on Friday voted to withdraw its universal recommendation for annual COVID-19 vaccinations for all Americans aged 6 months and older, opting instead to endorse individual-based decision-making in consultation with healthcare providers. In a unanimous vote, the advisory committee agreed that COVID-19 vaccines should now be offered based on personal […]
