HEALTHWISE

IJEBU-IGBO, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State Government has vowed to ensure hygienic meat handling practices in all abattoirs across the state, promising to enforce strict regulations to safeguard public health, towards boosting confidence in the meat industry and ensuring a safe and healthy food supply chain. Commissioner for …

UNITED KINGDOM – John Mikel Obi, the former captain of the Super Eagles, recently underwent surgery in the United Kingdom at Princess Grace Hospital. The football star shared updates on his Instagram story, posting photos from the hospital. Before the surgery, he shared a picture captioned “Pre-op, let’s go.” Following …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – The autopsy report of the late Mohbad, conducted at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), has unveiled a potential link between drug reaction and the singer’s demise. Analysis of the toxicology report revealed the presence of Diphenhydramine in Mohbad’s remains, though not at levels considered fatal. …

OTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Celebrated street rapper Portable Omolalomi, known for his energetic performances and hit tracks, is currently battling a serious illness that has left him unable to move. Days after his release from detention over a missed auto payment, Portable’s health has taken a severe downturn. In …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Ronke Oshodi, a prominent figure in the Yoruba genre of Nollywood, recently shared a personal revelation about her health journey. In an interview with The Nation, the 49-year-old actress disclosed how her attempt to shed weight led to the discovery of an underlying health problem. Oshodi recounted …

IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The Oyo State Government has been commended for its efforts in the fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS in the State, leading to the drop in the prevalence of the disease in the State. According to a release e-signed by Prince Dotun Oyelade, Commissioner for …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – MAY 2, 2024: Access Bank Plc has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering positive transformation in healthcare across Africa at the 2024 Medic West Africa Event, organised by ABCHealth in collaboration with Informa Markets. The event, which served as a platform for stakeholders across industries deliberate on the …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said that over 1,500 people have so far benefitted from the ongoing surgeries under the Free Surgery Intervention Programme of his administration. The governor, who disclosed this while monitoring the sale of discounted rice to civil servants at the …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – In  its bid at ensuring that people’s wellness and well-being through medical is achieved, no fewer than 300 people from Abeokuta South Local Government Community benefited from medical outreach organised by Non-Governmental Organization, Rotary Club of Abeokuta Metropolitan, under the aegis of Rotary Club International …

The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Mr. Emeka Rollas has debunked the rumour that veteran actor, Zack Orji, has died. It would be recalled that in December, Zack Orji, was seen in a video in a hospital after he slumped in an hotel in Abuja. Rollas debunked …