The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians to the presence of falsified batches of Postinor-2 (Levonorgestrel 0.75mg), an emergency contraceptive pill, in the market. In a statement on Monday, the agency said the counterfeit versions, identified as Type 1 and Type 2, were discovered after the authorised importer,…
Researchers in Sweden have developed an injectable “skin in a syringe” that can heal burns without scars, leveraging innovative materials and biological mechanisms. This “skin in a syringe” gel developed at Linköping University can help treat severe burns and wounds by supporting the body in regenerating the dermis and wound healing. The gel, designed to…
China is preparing to introduce what could become a groundbreaking development in reproductive science — a humanoid robot designed to host a fully functional artificial womb. According to the Indian Times, the project is being driven by Guangzhou-based Kaiwa Technology and is expected to be unveiled in 2026. The initiative aims to integrate artificial womb…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a 76% cut in the cost of kidney dialysis in federal hospitals, reducing charges from N50,000 to N12,000. The announcement was made on Monday by the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Information, Daniel Bwala, who disclosed the development through his official X handle. He explained that the…
Nigeria’s leading DNA centre, Smart DNA, has released its 2025 Annual DNA Testing Report, highlighting a surge in immigration-related DNA cases amid the country’s ongoing “Japa” wave, while paternity disputes remain a persistent concern. According to the report, released on Sunday in Lagos, immigration-related DNA testing rose sharply to 13.1 per cent of all cases…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a reduction in the price of each kidney dialysis session for patients, from N50,000 to N12,000, a spokesperson has said. Daniel Bwala, a spokesperson to the president, made this known on Monday via his X handle. The development, which will first commence in ten public hospitals, will provide relief to…
Reproductive health experts have said untreated vaginal infection could cause long-term complications for women, including infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pelvic pain, among others. They noted that while many women dismiss early symptoms such as unusual discharge, itching, and foul odour as minor issues, neglecting treatment could damage reproductive organs. Speaking in a separate interview…
A man in Tanzania who came to the hospital complaining of pain and pus discharge from his right nipple was shocked to learn that he had been living with a large knife lodged in his chest for eight years, the country’s media reported. Doctors at the Muhimbili National Hospital in Tanzania recently published a most…
A novel vaccine designed to target one of the most common cancer-driving mutations in patients with pancreatic and colorectal cancer is showing promising results Researchers in Nature Medicine reported that the vaccine, called ELI-002 2P, offers fresh hope for individuals affected by pancreatic and colorectal cancer, following promising outcomes in a recent clinical trial. Pancreatic…
Medical and nutritional experts have explained why adults aged 40 and above should be cautious in the consumption of cold beverages. The experts who spoke in Abakaliki on Saturday cited possible health implications in certain conditions in separate interviews. The experts spoke against the backdrop of the prevailing cold weather occasioned by persistent rainfall and…