Patients stranded as specialist shortage hits public hospita
As Nigeria’s non-communicable disease burden grows, patients are paying the price for a critical shortage of specialists, enduring…
Inside Redeemer’s Village robotic surgery
On an operating table in Abuja, a patient lay undergoing surgery for kidney cancer. Hundreds of kilometres away,…
Living with Lupus: Survivors Share Their Stories & Struggles
Behind every lupus diagnosis is a silent battle the world rarely sees: the pain, stigma, strength, and resilience…
Lagos Health Centre Offers N5,000 Childbirth for Mothers
A father, Mr Lawal Arishekola, could hardly contain his excitement after his wife was delivered of a baby…
Nigeria’s healthcare system: Challenges and solutions
In this interview, PATRICK ODEY speaks with the Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State chapter,…
Doctors strike Nigeria: Hospitals face disruption today
The strike declared by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, scheduled to begin today, April 7, 2026, is…
A deadly risk for patients
In this report, IBRAHIM ADAM examines how gaps in medical testing and neglected laboratory tests put patients at…
NiDCOM Deploys Nigerian Diaspora Doctors to Boost Healthcare
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has outlined plans to…
Health workers’ strike grounds public hospitals in Nigeria
The ongoing strike by the Joint Health Sector Unions has entered the third month, crippling activities in government-owned…