By Uzo Ugwunze As Nigeria joins the global community in commemorating this year’s World Glaucoma Week, citizens of Anambra state have been urged to undergo early eye check-ups and seek prompt treatment to prevent irreversible blindness. The Chairman, Nigerian Optometric Read more…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N10.3 billion for the procurement of essential medical supplies, including diabetes diagnostic kits, third-line antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS patients, antibiotics, antihypertensive, and anti-diabetic medications. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Read more…
On Monday evening, the Holy See Press Office released the following update on Pope Francis’ health: “Today, the Holy Father suffered two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency, caused by a significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and consequent bronchospasm. “Two bronchoscopies Read more…
The Commissioner of Police CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc MNIPS PhD, acknowledging the grief of the family of the late three children found in a fridge at Nnewi has granted the request of the bereaved family to bury their children. He Read more…
On Saturday evening, the Holy See Press Office issued the following statement concerning Pope Francis: “The Holy Father’s clinical condition remains stable. He is alternating between non-invasive mechanical ventilation and long periods of supplemental high-flow oxygenation, maintaining a good response Read more…
The Holy Father, this afternoon, after a morning spent alternating between respiratory physiotherapy and prayer in the chapel, experienced an isolated episode of bronchospasm. This caused an episode of vomiting, which led to him inhaling some and a sudden worsening Read more…
Uganda police said Monday they were investigating the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal who fell from a shopping mall balcony in Kampala. The 29-year-old striker played for local premiership club Vipers. He fell from the third floor of Voicemall Read more…
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Anambra State governor, Prof Charles Soludo has called on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to place greater emphasis on tackling the root causes of counterfeit drug circulation by scrutinizing the Read more…
By Uzo Ugwunze Anambra State Market Amalgamated Traders Association (ASMATA) Patron and President General, Building Materials International Market (BMIM) Ogidi, Chief Jude Nwankwo (Ochendo) has urged the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to respect the Read more…
“All of this seems to me to be unfounded speculation. Right now, our focus is on the Holy Father’s health, his recovery, and his return to the Vatican—these are the only things that matter.” With these words, Cardinal Secretary of Read more…
Pope Francis is not “in danger of death”, but he’s also not fully “out of danger”, members of his medical team have said. At a press conference in Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Dr Sergio Alfieri, the head of the team taking Read more…
The Chief Medical Director of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) paid a courtesy visit to the APC National Working Committee. The visit has a dual effect: first of all, it shows a mark of respect on the part of Read more…