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Woman miraculously survives after being pronounced dead by two hospitals
Dorcas Okechukwu recounts her survival after being declared dead by two medical facilities before a doctor at a third hospital discovered a pulse.
Central African Republic announces cholera epidemic following 24 fatalities
The Central African Republic reports a cholera outbreak with 24 fatalities and 197 cases confirmed in districts near Bangui.
Abuja’s Eleos Specialist Hospital Introduces Scarless Laser Prostate Surgery
Eleos Specialist Hospital in Abuja is now performing the ThuFLEP laser procedure, a non-invasive way to treat enlarged prostates that allows patients to go home almost immediately.
Nigeria boosts Ebola defenses as NCDC ramps up border monitoring
The NCDC is strengthening national Ebola preparedness by enhancing border surveillance, auditing medical infrastructure, and coordinating with state authorities to address facility maintenance and diagnostic challenges.
How a digital message between grieving fathers triggered a landmark NHS maternity investigation
A pivotal connection between two grieving fathers helped spark a massive review into maternity care failings at Nottingham University Hospitals, uncovering hundreds of preventable infant deaths and injuries.
Resident Doctors threaten indefinite strike at LUTH over withheld meal benefits
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors is planning an indefinite strike at LUTH, citing the hospital's refusal to provide essential call meals for staff.
Bauchi Initiates Efforts to Implement National Tobacco Control Legislation
The Bauchi State Government, in partnership with CISLAC, is drafting a legal framework to adopt the National Tobacco Control Act to mitigate health and environmental risks associated with tobacco use.
Health officials urge caution for young and fit as heatwave persists
European health officials are warning the public, including the young and fit, to reduce outdoor exercise and monitor alcohol consumption as record-breaking heat leads to a surge in medical emergencies.
Sickle Cell Patients Call for Enhanced Support, Research, and Cures
Activists and patients gathered in Lagos to demand improved healthcare funding, enhanced access to treatment, and dedicated research for sickle cell disorder, highlighting the shift from survival to longevity.
The Hidden Struggle of Male Infertility
Despite male factors contributing to half of all infertility cases, the medical system and societal attitudes often exclude men from the fertility journey, leading to delayed treatment and psychological isolation.