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NHS breast cancer screening guidelines for women under 50 are failing to identify many high-risk patients
Researchers warn that NHS breast cancer screening for women under 50 misses the vast majority of high-risk cases due to an over-reliance on family history.
Why childhood immunization rates are declining in the UK
Evidence suggests that falling vaccination rates in Britain are primarily driven by decreased access to medical professionals rather than a surge in anti-vaccination sentiment on social media.
Niger State Launches Free Health Insurance Scheme for 66,000 Vulnerable Citizens
Niger State is registering 66,000 vulnerable residents for free health insurance to reduce financial barriers to medical care and promote universal health coverage.
NARD Reports 30 Physician Attacks Amid Impending August 10 Strike
NARD reveals 30 doctors were assaulted in 11 months and lists unresolved welfare issues, including delayed salaries and unpaid allowances, as drivers for a planned August 10 strike.
UNICEF Reports Only 30 Percent of Nigerian Infants Exclusively Breastfed
UNICEF has reported that only three in 10 Nigerian infants are exclusively breastfed, prompting an urgent call for greater support from employers, families, and healthcare providers to improve child health outcomes.
Making Families Surrogacy Limited Decreases IVF Fees by 16% for One Month to Mark World IVF Day
To mark World IVF Day, Making Families Surrogacy Limited is cutting IVF costs by 16% for new enrollees from July 30 to August 30, 2026, aiming to improve fertility treatment access in Nigeria.
NAFDAC Partners in £3.7 Million Global Initiative to Eradicate Counterfeit Vaccines
NAFDAC is collaborating with an Oxford-led international consortium on a £3.7 million project to implement advanced screening technology that detects fake and low-quality vaccines.
British Infant Receives Breakthrough In-Utero Surgery for Rare Birth Defect
A British baby successfully underwent pioneering in-utero surgery in the United States to treat a severe birth defect, allowing him to be born healthy.
JOHESU urges President Tinubu to enact salary adjustments and launch health boards
JOHESU is pressing the Federal Government to fulfill pending agreements, specifically the adjustment of the CONHESS salary structure and the inauguration of management boards for federal health agencies.
Understanding the Luteal Uglies: How Hormonal Shifts Impact Women
The 'luteal uglies' are a widely discussed phenomenon on social media, referring to the hormonal shifts during the menstrual cycle that cause physical and mood changes in women.