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…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health advisory on the risk of Chikungunya virus transmission in the country. The NCDC on Friday, via its official website, warned that recent epidemiological reports indicate a heightened potential for outbreaks in some states. The agency explained that Chikungunya, a viral disease…
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives–Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM-FHI) has refuted claims that it has suspended its ongoing nationwide seven-day warning strike. In a statement on Saturday, the association clarified that the industrial action, which commenced on Wednesday, remains in force. The union said it would only review its stance after assessing…