Health

Ondo labour accuses teaching hospital of union victimisation

Ondo labour unions warn Federal University of Technology Akure Teaching Hospital against alleged victimisation of workers for union membership. Read more o Read More…

Edo hospital acquires IVF equipment, expands fertility care

Edo Specialist Hospital in Benin City acquires advanced IVF equipment, significantly expanding fertility care options for couples in Edo State. Learn more Read More…

FDA still focused on Taylor Farms lettuce as Cyclospora source despite retracted test

The FDA says lettuce distributed by Taylor Fresh Foods and Taylor Farms de Mexico is still linked to the multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis. But the source may be difficult to definitively trace.

People with type 2 diabetes face higher risk of dengue, warns review; experts weigh in

Lagos rallies residents against refuse dumping, environmental hazards

Lagos State intensifies efforts against refuse dumping, urging residents to adopt proper waste disposal habits to combat flooding and improve public health Read More…

How thunderstorm claimed 6 children

A thunderstorm has killed six children from the same family and injured four others in Dadiri-Tirgali village, Garum District of Ganye Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The incident occurred at about 4:00 p.m. on Sunday during a…

Kwara moves to curb teenage pregnancy, child marriage

Kwara State intensifies efforts to curb teenage pregnancy and child marriage, improving maternal and child health outcomes through community sensitisation Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-moves-to-curb-teenage-pregnancy-child-marriage/

LUTH resident doctors embark on indefinite strike over accommodation, unpaid salaries

Resident doctors at LUTH begin an indefinite strike on July 20, 2026, demanding improved accommodation, payment of unpaid salaries, and restoration of call Read More…

El-Rufai’s doctor faces panel over alleged procurement of medical report

D r Bello Abubakar, the personal physician to a former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has been quizzed by the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) over alleged involvement in the procurement of fake…

Flooding, waste crisis raise cholera outbreak fears in Lagos

Lagos faces a growing cholera outbreak risk due to widespread flooding and poor waste management. Learn how contaminated water and refuse heighten disease Read More…

One dies as Niger battles infectious disease outbreak

One child has died in a suspected infectious disease outbreak in Niger State, prompting a comprehensive investigation and NCDC intervention. Learn more abo Read More…

Citizen Mary: The burden of non-disclosure

The death of nurse Mary Habila in Ebonyi raises questions about non-disclosure and speculation. Explore the controversy surrounding the incident and its im Read More: https://punchng.com/citizen-mary-the-burden-of-non-disclosure/