Abuja Doctors End Warning Strike as Wike Meets Key Demands
The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has called off its warning strike following the intervention of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. In a statement released late Friday, the association’s president, Dr. George Ebong, confirmed that the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), under Wike’s leadership, has addressed their demands. The […]
Lassa Fever Claims 22 Lives, 143 Confirmed Cases Across Seven States
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 22 deaths and 143 confirmed cases of Lassa fever from 484 suspected cases between December 30, 2024, and January 12, 2025. The fatalities occurred in Ondo (6), Edo (5), Taraba (6), Bauchi (2), Ebonyi (2), and Gombe (1), resulting in a Case Fatality Rate […]
Tanzania Confirms Marburg Case Amid Renewed Outbreak Concerns
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced on Monday that a single sample from the country’s northern region has tested positive for Marburg disease, a highly infectious virus with a fatality rate of up to 88% without treatment. Speaking in Dodoma alongside World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Hassan confirmed the findings after earlier […]
Massachusetts Doctor Indicted for Alleged Sexual Assaults on Over 200 Patients
A Massachusetts grand jury has indicted former doctor Derrick Todd on charges of sexually assaulting more than 200 patients over more than a decade, authorities announced. Todd is accused of conducting unnecessary medical procedures, including pelvic floor therapy, breast examinations, and testicular examinations, dating back to 2010. The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office revealed on Thursday […]
Former President Bill Clinton Hospitalized for Fever, Spokesperson Confirms
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton has been hospitalized after developing a fever, his spokesperson announced on Monday. Clinton, 78, was admitted to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., on Monday afternoon for “testing and observation,” according to his deputy chief of staff, Angel Ureña. “He remains in good spirits and deeply appreciates the excellent […]
Nigeria Disburses ₦45.9 Billion for Healthcare Support in 2024
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has announced that ₦45.9 billion was disbursed through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) in 2024 to bolster healthcare facilities and support vulnerable groups across the country. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja to mark the 2024 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, […]
Texas Reports First Locally Acquired Dengue Case of the Year in Cameron County
Texas public health officials announced on Monday the state’s first locally acquired case of dengue virus for 2024, reported in Cameron County. This marks a concerning milestone in a year that has already seen 106 travel-related dengue cases in Texas, the highest annual count since 2002. One of those cases resulted in death, officials said […]
California Warns Against Raw Milk Consumption After Bird Flu Detected
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a warning on Sunday urging consumers to avoid consuming raw milk from a specific lot produced by Raw Farm, LLC, after bird flu was detected in a retail sample. At the CDPH’s request, the Fresno County-based company initiated a voluntary recall of the affected product: cream-top, whole […]
Nigeria Launches Free Cesarean Section Initiative to Combat Maternal Mortality
The Federal Ministry of Health has unveiled a new initiative offering free cesarean sections to poor and vulnerable women across Nigeria. The initiative, named the Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII), was launched at the Joint Annual Health Review (JAR) held in Abuja. Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, described […]
Harvey Weinstein Diagnosed with Bone Marrow Cancer Amid Ongoing Legal Battles
Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, a form of bone marrow cancer, according. The former Hollywood producer is reportedly receiving treatment while in custody. Craig Rothfeld, Weinstein’s authorized healthcare representative in New York, declined to comment on the matter, citing Weinstein’s privacy. Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), as described by the American Cancer […]
