On Friday, medical doctors in Abia state suspended their six months old industrial action to enable the present administration offset the backlog of unpaid salaries. The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Chairman, Abia Chapter, Dr Isaiah Abali, announced the suspension at a news briefing in Umuahia. In a communique jointly signed by Abali and Secretary, Daniel Ekeleme, the doctors said they …

Delta State Commissioner of Police, Wale Abass has promised to bring to book a mobile police officer, who assaulted a female NYSC medical doctor serving at Ogwashi-Uku General Hospital, Aniocha South Local Government Area of the state. The doctor was said to be attending to patients at the hospital when she was assaulted by the yet-to-be-identified police officer, who was …

The Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello has urged the third set of Bachelor of Nursing Science graduates of the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Ikeja to be ready to give back to the society. She also appealed to them to jettison the idea of relocating out of the country but stay back to practice their …

As part of the Ogun State government’s commitment to improving maternal health, a document to reduce preventable death among women of childbearing age and victims of domestic violence has been launched. At the launch and dissemination of Ogun State Guidelines on Safe Termination of Pregnancy (STOP), for legal indications and standard medical management of victims of Gender Based Violence (GBV) …

Spain’s sexual and reproductive health law, which includes the right for women to take time off work when they have their period, came into effect on Thursday. The Gender Equality Ministry’s bill, put forward by the left-wing government, was approved by parliament in February. Since then, amendments have been passed as part of the new law. Barriers have been removed, …

The mother of Ewatomi Awoleke has cried out for help to save the seven-year-old girl, who has been diagnosed with large restrictive ventricular septal defect. Ms Oluwatosin Ajoke Gbolahan said her daughter required N3.5 million to perform surgical operation. Ewatomi was first diagnosed at Lagos University Teaching Hospital and was referred to Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Osun State. According to …

An explosion from a gas cylinder rocked the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, yesterday resulting in an inferno. Three container shops situated behind the Engineering Department were razed, while an adjourning office in the department was partially affected. Although no casualty was recorded, some persons sustained minor injuries in the ensuing stampede. Director of Lagos State Fire and Rescue …

The Tropical General Investment (TGI) Group has become a member of the African Business Coalition for Health (ABCHealth), according to a statement by both organisations. TGI Group is an international organisation operating in several continents including Africa, Middle East and Asia, owning over a hundred leading brands in a number of emerging markets in key sectors including fast moving consumer …

The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Health Care Professional Association have directed their members to embark on an indefinite strike, according to the National Vice President of JOHESU, Dr. Obinna Ogbonna. JOHESU is the umbrella body of health workers’ unions and associations, including the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, Nigeria Union of Allied Health …

Serious signs of blood sugar levels impact your body, hence it’s important that your blood sugar levels stay controlled whether you were recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or living with the condition. Read on to learn about serious signs of blood sugar levels, both high and low, and how you can adjust accordingly and prevent serious health consequences. Frequent …