HEALTHWISE

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED President Bola Tinubu’s recent decision to eliminate import taxes on essential healthcare products has garnered widespread praise across Nigeria. According to a recent vox pop conducted by StarTrend Int’l magazine and online, the decision to eliminate import taxes on essential healthcare products has been widely praised. The …

Opinion: BY ABU-SATAR HAMED Emzor Pharmaceuticals, a cornerstone of Nigeria’s healthcare sector renowned for producing essential medicines, is facing an existential threat as creditors move to wind up the company over a staggering N6.7 billion debt. The pharmaceutical giant, known for its extensive range of medications catering to various health …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – June 27, 2024 – Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or “the Group”) has announced dates for the 2024 GTCO Autism Program and follow-up consultations. This year’s programme is themed “A Spectrum of Possibilities” to promote inclusivity, self-advocacy, and empowerment for persons on the Autism Spectrum.  The …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State House of Assembly has called on relevant government Ministries, Departments and Agencies to collaborate with local government councils in the State and the general populace on the need to take proactive measures towards containing the spread of the outbreak of cholera in the …

IJEBU-ODE, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Ogun State government, has said that it will  continue to support initiative geared towards reducing maternal mortality and child morbidity rate, so as to improve the health status of its citizenry. Commissioner for Health Dr. Tomi Coker gave the assurance in Ijebu-Ode, while declaring open the …

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 …