Washington, D.C., July 18, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with venous insufficiency, a circulatory condition affecting blood flow in the veins, following visible signs of unexplained bruising and leg inflammation, according to sources close to his medical team. The condition was confirmed after he underwent a series of vascular assessments earlier
Lagos State has once again demonstrated leadership in public health innovation as it gained international acclaim for its forward-thinking HIV financing strategy at the ongoing 2025 International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science in Kigali, Rwanda. The recognition was conferred during one of the conference’s key sessions, where Lagos presented a cutting-edge data-driven model
Doctors in Nigeria’s South-West region have issued a stern warning to the Federal Government, threatening to embark on an industrial strike if their demands for improved allowances and welfare packages are not met within 21 days. The medical practitioners, speaking through their professional associations, expressed dissatisfaction with what they described as unfair and inadequate compensation,
The Federal Government has officially launched the National Guidelines for Chemical Event Surveillance, marking a significant step towards strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to monitor, respond to, and manage chemical-related public health threats and environmental hazards. The unveiling ceremony, held on Friday, July 11, 2025, in Abuja, brought together stakeholders from health, environment, emergency response, and security
The Federal Government has mandated a comprehensive reform of emergency medical services at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abuja, signalling a significant step towards strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system. This directive forms part of a broader plan to enhance emergency care standards across the country through a structured nationwide training rollout for healthcare professionals. In a
The Akwa Ibom State Government has declared its intention to shut down health facilities operating with unlicensed or unqualified staff as part of a wider crackdown to improve healthcare standards across the state. This decisive move comes amid growing concerns over the quality of medical services and the safety of patients receiving treatment in some
Lagos is emerging as a powerhouse in advanced medical care, with at least ten top hospitals delivering sophisticated surgical procedures that are reducing the need for Nigerians to travel abroad for treatment. From groundbreaking cardiac operations to precision laser interventions and robotics, these facilities are reshaping the healthcare narrative in Nigeria. Lagos State University Teaching
Abuja, July 11, 2025 — As Nigeria’s population races toward an estimated 400 million by 2050, alarming new data reveals that less than 20% of the population currently has access to any form of health coverage. This revelation underscores a growing public health crisis in Africa’s most populous nation, where the demand for healthcare is
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially prohibited the examination of pharmaceutical-related cargoes at bonded terminals across the country, directing that all such inspections be confined to only four designated commands. This directive is aimed at strengthening oversight and ensuring stricter compliance with importation regulations governing sensitive medical and pharmaceutical products. In a notice circulated
July 11, 2025 — Lagos, Nigeria – A renowned medical expert, Dr. Rufus Ojewola, has commended the progress made in Nigeria’s surgical field over the past five decades, describing the advancements as “tremendous.” Speaking during a health forum on Tuesday, Dr. Ojewola, a leading consultant surgeon, highlighted that despite systemic challenges, Nigeria’s surgical capabilities have
