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  Nigeria’s healthcare system is facing increasing pressure as the migration of frontline health workers, especially doctors and nurses, continues to rise, leaving hospitals understaffed and patients struggling to access quality medical care nationwide. Popularly referred to as the “Japa syndrome,” the migration of healthcare professionals to countries including the Unit...

  Women experience significant hormonal changes throughout life—from reproductive years to perimenopause and menopause. These transitions can influence metabolism, mood, sleep quality, bone density, cardiovascular health, and overall vitality. While pharmaceutical hormone therapies may be necessary in some clinical situations, many women benefit from nutritional strategi...

    The crisis of zero-dose, or children who have not received even their first dose of vaccination, is becoming an epidemic within Nigeria. By early 2026, the nation was projected to have 2.2 million zero-dose children, mostly located in the northern parts of the country as well as in border communities in the southwest. […]

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  One of the 17 Americans being repatriated from a hantavirus-struck luxury cruise ship has tested mildly positive for the ‌Andes strain of the virus, while a second has mild symptoms, the U.S. health authority says on Sunday. All the U.S. citizens are being airlifted to the United States, and the two passengers with symptoms […]

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  The Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OPPAN) has received a major boost ahead of its National Scientific Conference with the announcement that renowned pharmacist and healthcare leader, Ahmed I. Yakasai, will serve as the chairman of the occasion and Book Chief Launcher at the unveiling of the “OPPAN Harmonised Oncology Pharmacy Practice Manual.” ...