Scientists in Sweden have created a new digital tool designed to improve the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease, offering primary care doctors a more precise […]
Author: Helen Okechukwu
Helen Okechukwu is an award-winning investigative journalist with three years experience. She specializes in health, accountability and transparency reporting.
Rivers police arrest 48-year-old man for assaulting minor
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 48-year-old man, Emmanuel George, for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl in Port Harcourt. According to the Command […]
UK launches nationwide probe into 14 NHS Trusts
UK Health secretary Wes Streeting has unveiled the 14 NHS trusts that will face a major national review into maternity and neonatal services, following persistent claims of long-standing failings in care.
NDLEA nabs Indian businessman for alleged import of multi-billion naira tramadol
NDLEA have apprehended an Indian national, Gupta Kumar, alongside three Nigerian collaborators, over trafficking multi-billion drugs into Nigeria.
FG rolls out digital consignment model to ensure affordable essential medicines
For years, federal hospitals in Nigeria have struggled with drug shortages, fluctuating stock levels and rising costs that make essential medicines difficult for many patients […]
Rivers contributory health agency moves to delist non-NIN beneficiaries from programme
The Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) has announced plans to strike out enrollees who failed to register with their National Identification Numbers (NIN), […]
Two dead, eight rescued in Yaba building collapse
Incidents of building collapse are a recurring tragedy in Lagos and other urban centres across Nigeria, frequently attributed to poor construction standards, the use of substandard materials, and weak regulatory oversight.
Nigeria set to begin local insulin production
Nigeria is set to commence domestic production of insulin following a new partnership aimed at cutting down the country’s dependence on imported drugs and improving […]
Common allergy spray shows promise in cutting COVID, cold risk, study reveals
A nasal spray already available for allergy relief may also lower the chances of catching COVID-19 and common colds, according to new clinical trial results […]
UNICEF: Child malnutrition in Gaza soar
UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell described the trend as “deeply concerning,” warning that “nutrition services must be protected” if children are to have a chance of survival.