DOCTORS IN ENGLAND LAUNCH STRIKE OVER SALARIES AND EMPLOYMENT ISSUES
Thousands of physicians in England initiated a five-day strike regarding compensation and training positions on Friday, marking the 13th departure by medical professionals since March...
GROUP RAISES CONCERN, CALLS FOR ACTION ON RISING PROSTRATE CANCER IN BLACK MEN
HOTJIST NEWS In order to address the growing number of prostate cancer cases worldwide, the Inclusive Cancer Care Research Equity Consortium for Black Men has called for a united front. The appeal was made during Wednesday's "United Against Prostate Cancer" one-day Prostate Cancer Summit in Lokoja. The summit, which was organized in collaboration with the Urology Unit of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, coincided with the global Men's Health Awareness Month, according to Dr. Ayodeji Ogunmola, a consultant urologist and ICCARE Lokoja representative. "The summit would give men a secure place to talk about their experiences, dispel stigmas, ask questions, and get knowledge from professionals," Ogunmola stated. "We are not just talking about awareness in the abstract; we are developing a community, right here in Lokoja," he said, praising the bravery of men who are dealing with prostate cancer. Facing uncertainty requires fortitude, and seeking connection while battling prostate cancer requires even more strength. Ogunmola emphasized the value of routine examinations and cautioned that the increased number of black men developing prostate cancer was a result of inadequate screenings. FTHL's Acting Chief Medical Director, Dr. Ojochide Ebune, praised the organizers for tackling a problem that impacts human dignity. “Men should take advantage of the summit’s resources, including talks by expert doctors and healthcare...
DAMES HUB HOSTS WELLNESS, MENOPAUSE OUTREACH TO HONOUR ALAKE OF EGBA’S 20TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY
By Aishat Momoh. O. In celebration of the 20th Coronation Anniversary of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III, CFR, the Alake of...
NAFDAC ALERTS PUBLIC ON CIRCULATION OF FALSIFIED BETACLOX ANTIBIOTIC IN NIGERIA
By Aishat Momoh. O. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public warning over a suspected substandard and...
LAWMAKERS MOVE TO EXPAND NACA’S MANDATE INTO NATIONAL MULTI-DISEASE CONTROL AGENCY
The National Assembly has begun the process of transforming the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) into a multi-disease control agency with an...
UCH GROUNDED AS NARD STRIKE ENTERS DAY 10, SURGERIES HALTED AND REVENUE DROPS
Healthcare operations continue to be hindered at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, as the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) strike approaches its tenth day....
PATIENTS GROAN AS RESIDENT DOCTORS’ STRIKE ENTERS THIRD DAY, PARALYSING SERVICES IN MAJOR HOSPITALS
By Aishat Momoh. O. As the indefinite strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) entered its third day, the corridors of major government-owned...
AFRICA CDC CALLS FOR CROSS-BORDER COOPERATION TO CURB DISEASE OUTBREAKS
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has called for stronger cross-border collaboration among African nations to effectively prevent and control the...
NMA TO CONDUCT MONTHLY PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION FOR INMATES NATIONWIDE
By Aishat Momoh. O. The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has unveiled plans to commence monthly psychiatric evaluations for inmates across all correctional facilities in Nigeria...
BENUE PLACES 50 CONTACTS UNDER SURVEILLANCE AFTER WOMAN DIES OF LASSA FEVER
By Aishat Momoh. O. The Benue State Government has placed about 50 persons under strict surveillance following the death of a 54-year-old woman from Ogbadibo...
