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The Editor-in-Chief and Chief Executive Officer of The Source magazine, Comfort Obi, in this article, narrates how Nigeria’s chaotic health system, typified by the rot in the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, Lagos, led to the death of a United States-based Nigerian, Mr Olaleye Adenibuyan On January 24, 2024, Nigeria lost a patriotic citizen. It […]
The Presidency again on Sunday warned the Nigeria Labour Congress not to embark on its two-day nationwide protest against the rising cost of living in the country. Also, the police warned against disruption of commercial activities during the protest. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, and the police […]
•A second opinion can change everything — Prof Morenike Ukpong •When in doubt, double-check your diagnosis — Prof Oladapo Ashiru •Doctors should respect patients’ rights to seek a second opinion — NMA •A second opinion changed the course of my treatment – Patient’s experience The celebrated case of Dr. Farid Fata, a Michigan oncologist who […]
Tired and weary from breezing in and out of several pharmacies, Mrs Precious Mark, an indigene of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, dragged her feet to the next store and sat for a while on a high stool reserved for staff to catch her breath. Her feet pain was throbbing with pains. She paid no heed […]
The Federal Government has promised to address issues raised by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) in the recent protests in Lagos and Abuja to encourage the medical personnel to continue to put in their best for the service of the nation. Dr Salma Anas-Kolo, Presidential adviser on health made the promise […]
Nurses, under the aegis of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Abuja chapter, have protested against the recently issued verification of certification guidelines by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), alleging that it was meant to kill their training and career opportunities abroad. The nurses and midwives, who gathered at the […]
VICTOR AYENI writes about how traditional medicine is enjoying growing patronage in light of the skyrocketing prices of orthodox drugs in the country and the immense potential of research that lies in alternative medicine In the busy Sango Ota market, in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, Mrs Ayoni Oladipo graciously showcased her […]
Tension is rising among members of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, who are threatening a showdown with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria over the new guidelines for verification of certificates. Nurses and midwives in the country had earlier in the week lamented the deactivation of the NMCN verification portal since […]
Prof Ranti Familoni, an expert in Medicine and Cardiology from Olabisi Onabanjo University, discusses with TEMITOPE ADETUNJI the phenomenon of people collapsing while enjoying sporting activities and during social gatherings, leading to sudden death There have been reports that an All Progressives Congress chieftain, Cairo Ojougboh, a serving National Youth Service Corps member and three […]
Medical experts in the country have warned hypertensive patients against participating in activities that cause excitement or put much pressure on the heart. Speaking on the possibilities of what could have happened to those who died while watching the football match between Nigeria and South Africa on Wednesday, consultant cardiologist, federal medical centre, Jabi, Dr. […]
