The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) has successfully completed another cycle of bone marrow transplants for patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), marking continued progress in the local treatment of the condition.
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An Iranian missile strike early Thursday struck a hospital in southern Israel and damaged buildings in two towns near Tel Aviv, injuring at least 47 people in one of the most severe escalations since hostilities between Iran and Israel reignited last week. Among the targets was Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, where hospital officials confirmed significant structural damage and warned the public to stay away as assessments continued. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the strike, warning that Iran would “pay a heavy price” for what he described as a terrorist act against civilians. “This morning, Iran’s terrorist dictators fired…
A new study has revealed that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to spread in the environment despite a notable reduction in antibiotic prescriptions — raising fresh concerns about the complexity of combating one of the world’s deadliest public health threats.
The Sokoto State Government has called on stakeholders in the health sector to sustain and build upon progress made in family planning (FP) and other reproductive health services across the state.
A 70-year-old Safina Namukwaya has delivered healthy twins—a boy and a girl, through In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) at a hospital in Kampala, Uganda. This is in a groundbreaking moment that has captivated the global medical community. The birth, which occurred in late November 2023 at the Women’s Hospital International and Fertility Centre, marks Namukwaya as one of the oldest women in the world, and the oldest in Africa, to give birth to twins. The procedure was carried out via caesarean section, and both the mother and her babies are reported to be in good health. This remarkable achievement comes just…
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Galaxy Space, a Chinese technology firm, to deploy Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite communication services in Nigeria.
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has affirmed that the Nigerian judiciary is actively embracing digital transformation to enhance justice delivery, restore public trust, and ensure wider access to legal services.
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) on Wednesday commended the Kaduna State Government and development partners for introducing an inclusive Costed Implementation Plan (CIP) for Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH).
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating malnutrition in Nigeria through collaborative, community-based strategies and sustained policy implementation.
A devastating windstorm has left scores of residents homeless in Njegbeje Village, part of the Igodor Community in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State, after destroying over 50 houses.