Surviving breast cancer in Nigeria is not just a difficult mission, it is nearly impossible. This is primarily because healthcare facilities in the country are lacking in both the necessary…

Motherhood is supposed to bring joy but for women in Arapagi community, Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area, it is a sad tale of struggle and anguish.  Surviving childbirth in the off-grid…

Medical experts say the proposal by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency seeking a mandatory drug test for persons intending to get married in Nigeria is unscientific and will not…

Communities in Epe and Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Areas of Lagos State have decried lack of access to COVID-19 vaccines. PUNCH HealthWise learnt that residents in Oriba and Arapagi communities, in…

The problem of bladder infection is often such that it begins with a little discomfort. Over time, it grows to the point at which it can cause profound disturbances in…

A United Kingdom-based gynaecologist and robotic surgeon, Dr Olumide Ofinran, discusses common vaginal infections and other common sexually-transmitted diseases in this interview with ALEXANDER OKERE What is a vaginal infection?…

United Nations Children’s Fund has increased health coverage in Nigeria. UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, Peter Hawkins, made this known in a blogpost on Thursday, “The digitalization efforts have turned out…

The Nigerian Medical Association on Tuesday made a call for the need to track the funds released for health care services in the country. The President of the Association, Professor…

The Lagos State Government has announced its partnership with the God Bless Nigeria Church to unveil initiatives aimed at rehabilitating youths struggling from drug abuse and alcohol addiction. According to…

Global Emerging Pathogens Treatment Consortium in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Health is set to host the 7th African Conference on One Health and Biosecurity. The Chief Operation…