The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has announced an extension for payment of the 2025 Practising Licence fees for medical practitioners in the country. The new deadline set for 7 January 2025, includes a waiver of the late payment surcharge for those who missed the original 31 December 2024 deadline. In a statement, the council explained that the …

In response to the recent cholera outbreak in Nigeria, health experts are stressing the critical need for regular deworming, particularly for children. A medical practitioner, Dr. Isa Folajomi, emphasized that deworming at least twice a year is vital for maintaining overall health and preventing complications from parasitic infections during an interview with our correspondent, Oluwasemiloore Ige. “Deworming is crucial, particularly …