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UK Approves New Oral Weight-Loss Medication
Regulators in the UK have authorized the use of a new daily weight-loss pill from Eli Lilly, marking the first such approval in Europe.
Health advocacy coalition opposes proposed changes to Tobacco Control Act
Over 100 health advocacy groups in Nigeria have rejected the proposed National Tobacco Control Act (Amendment) Bill 2025, arguing it creates dangerous loopholes for tobacco companies and threatens youth safety.
Lassa Fever Outbreak: Fatality Rate Climbs to 23.7% with 237 Deaths
Nigeria has recorded 237 deaths from Lassa fever in 2026, with the fatality rate rising to 23.7% as the NCDC calls for urgent community action and better healthcare practices.
Liberal Democrats Warn Proposed NHS Bill Could Compromise Patient Safety
The Liberal Democrats are challenging the government's NHS Modernisation Bill, arguing that the closure of independent watchdog groups threatens patient safety and accountability.
Nigerian Pharmacists Association Warns of Massive Professional Exodus
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria reports that 9,000 pharmacists have left the country in four years, citing poor working conditions and calling for urgent policy reform.
How Weight-Loss Drugs Influence Alcohol Consumption Habits
Patients using weight-loss medications like Wegovy and Ozempic are reporting unexpected shifts in their alcohol habits, ranging from reduced cravings to physical intolerance.
Hunter Biden shares update on father’s stage four cancer
Hunter Biden reveals that his father's prostate cancer has metastasized to his bones, causing the former president significant pain.
NMA FCT Leader Outlines Strategies to Curb Medical Brain Drain
New NMA FCT chairman George Ebong urges the Nigerian government to improve doctors' welfare and support private hospitals to reduce the country's medical brain drain.
Diphtheria outbreak in Niger State results in 17 fatalities
Over a seven-month period, Niger State has documented 124 cases of diphtheria, leading to 17 deaths, largely attributed to incomplete routine childhood vaccinations.
Muslim World League Launches New Heart Facility in Kaduna
The Muslim World League is set to open a specialized cardiac center in Kaduna, a move supported by Governor Uba Sani's broader efforts to improve the state's medical infrastructure and healthcare access.