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The Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN), working alongside the World Health Expo Lagos, has joined forces with prominent figures in Nigeria’s creative industries to uncover investment possibilities within the nation’s healthcare sector. This message was delivered by the Managing Director of PSHAN, Dr Tinuola Akingbolagbe, during a press conference held in Lagos…
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Even though Igbokofi, one of the rural areas in Ogun State, Nigeria, is only a few hours’ drive from Lagos, the country’s busy economic hub, it still faces significant neglect, notably inadequate healthcare facilities. In this article, SEGUN ODUNAYO ventures deep into the tranquil village to reveal the severe health emergency quietly affecting its…
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The singer of “Uptown Girl” has a buildup of fluids in his brain that has impacted his hearing, vision, and balance. Billy Joel has canceled all upcoming performances in North America and England following a diagnosis of fluid accumulation in his brain, which has impacted his “sight, hearing, and equilibrium.” Joel disclosed on social…
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The NHS plans to establish a chain of ‘peaceful and hospitable’ mental health emergency departments throughout England to assist patients experiencing crises. Specialist teams will provide round-the-clock care to alleviate pressure on hospitals and emergency services that are already overburdened. Approximately 250,000 individuals visited the emergency department last year because of a mental health…
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By Buertey Francis BORYOR …pledges yearly assistance for young people’s growth FirstBank Ghana has provided a donation of GH₵ 50,000 to aid the Ga Mantse’s Educational Trust Fund. This contribution was made when they visited the paramount ruler of the Ga State, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, at his residence in Accra as part…
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Wavy locks are not merely about appearance; they represent an ongoing decision one must continually make—especially so for myself. I devoted years to damaging my luscious curly hair using 200°C heat in order to conform to societal expectations. However, it was during my pregnancy with my daughter that I began to wonder about why…
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Professor Adeseye Abiodun Akintunde, a distinguished scholar in Cardiovascular Medicine at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso, has urged the Nigerian government to create and implement regulatory measures aimed at improving cardiovascular healthcare across the nation. Professor Akintunde delivered his speech during the presentation of the 64th Inaugural Lecture at the University,…
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On May 23, 2025, in Geneva, Minister of Health Dr. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim had a meeting with Dr. Hanan Bakhli, the WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, along with members of her team. This encounter took place during the sidelines of the World Health Organization’s General Assembly sessions on Friday, with Sudan’s permanent…
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The Department of Health has sounded the alert regarding the increasing danger posed by snake bites, which result in over 100,000 fatalities worldwide annually. As part of a fresh global initiative to tackle this frequently neglected health issue, Kenya has teamed up with Costa Rica, Egypt, and Ghana to spearhead the fight against snakebite…
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In the upcoming fiscal year, Governor Amos Nyaribo announced that Nyamira County plans to invest Ksh300 million into its healthcare system to enhance service delivery. This step is intended to enhance services throughout public hospitals. During the funeral service for teacher Johnson Obanyi held at Esanige, Magwagwa Ward on Friday, May 23, 2025, the…