Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, founder of Christ Embassy, has claimed that the COVID-19 vaccine was responsible for the death of Pope Francis. Speaking recently, Oyakhilome recalled that Pope Francis had encouraged people to take the vaccine when it was first released and also received it himself as a show of leadership. …
Bolsonaro’s Health Worsens After Surgery, Say Doctors
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s health has taken a downturn following recent surgery, according to his medical team. He is currently in the intensive care unit (ICU) at DF Star Hospital in Brasília, where doctors report signs of “clinical deterioration.” In a statement shared Thursday on his …
Over 135,000 Lagos Residents Living With HIV – Health Commissioner
The Lagos State Government has disclosed that over 135,000 residents are currently living with HIV, underscoring the persistent public health challenge in Nigeria’s most populous state. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, shared the update during a media briefing marking the second anniversary of Governor Babajide …
FG: Nigeria Loses $2bn Each Year To Medical Tourism
Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, has disclosed that the country loses around $2 billion every year to medical tourism. He stressed the urgent need to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system and reduce dependency on foreign medical treatment. Speaking through the Chief Medical Director of Lagos University Teaching …
Nigeria Adds Extra $200m To 2025 Health Budget – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Nigeria has allocated an extra $200 million to its 2025 health budget in response to global funding cuts affecting health systems. WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, revealed this in a speech published on the organization’s website on Sunday. He explained that …
FUOYE Refutes Claims Of Negligence In Student’s Death
The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has denied reports suggesting that Fejiro Sharon Oteri, a student who passed away on April 8, was not attended to at the university’s Health Centre due to its closure at night. The institution described the claims as false and misleading. In a statement dated April 10, the …
Meghan Markle reveals she suffered from life threatening preeclampsia during pregnancy
Meghan Markle made a comeback to the world of podcasting with her project, Archetypes Presents: Confessions of a Female Founder. The Duchess of Sussex opened up in the first episode about a deeply personal experience – her struggle with postpartum preeclampsia. During an honest talk with Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd, Meghan revealed that both …
16,000 doctors left Nigeria in five years – Minister
A total of 16,000 Nigerian doctors have left the country in the last five to seven years in pursuit of better opportunities abroad, according to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Pate. Speaking in Abuja at the seventh annual capacity building workshop of the Association of Medical Councils of Africa (AMCOA), …
World Health Day 2025: First Lady Advocates For Reducing Maternal And Newborn Mortality
On World Health Day 2025, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has shared a heartfelt message emphasizing the crucial need to invest in maternal and newborn health as a foundation for sustainable development. The message, released on Monday by her media aide, Busola Kukoyi, sheds light on the tragic reality that …