EU launches probe into Chinese medical procurement
The European Commission on Wednesday announced it is launching an investigation into Chinese public procurement of medical devices.…
COVID 19: NMA calls for clinical studies of vaccine before its administered on Nigerians and more
Here are a few reasons to pick up a copy of The Guardian on Tuesday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Tuesday. …
Coronavirus pandemic threatens imprisoned people in Turkey
Hundreds of incarcerated people across Turkey face major health issues because they are not receiving adequate medical care during the pandemic. Advocates for imprisoned people say the situation is potentially deadly.…
Nigeria’s medical strike suspended as unions give government more time
Our correspondent in Nigeria brings us the latest on the doctors' strike there which has now been suspended. Also, flooding across western and central Africa has killed over 200 people and affected…
Lebanon faces ‘grim’ prospect of food, medical and housing shortages
UN agencies have voiced concerns over "dire" shortages in vital supplies in Beirut following the explosion that left thousands injured and hundreds of thousands homeless. They have pledged to deliver vast amounts…
Medical doctors warn against use of face shields
Medical expert, Ebuta Agbor discusses the use of face shield without face masks.…
How Cuba’s doctors became her biggest export
For about 60 years, Cuba has been sending healthcare professionals around the world. This is done in solidarity with those in need, but also as part of a concerted campaign of medical…
World’s alcohol consumption expected to rise 17% in next decade
Alcohol consumption is expected to increase 17% over the next decade after rising steadily for the last two, the medical journal Lancet has found. Half of all the world's adults are expected…
Buhari: I’m not Jubril from Sudan, I’m Buhari, President rubbishes clone rumour
President Muhammadu Buhari has finally responded to canards making rounds that he died when he went for a medical treatment in the UK and was replaced by one Jubril from Sudan.…
Maryam Sanda caused hospital not to treat dying husband – Witness
A prosecution witness, Hamza Abdullahi on Thursday, November 15, 2018, told an FCT High Court sitting in Maitama that Maryam Sanda’s refusal to answer doctor’s questions forced the hospital to deny her…
US, Project Pink Blue train 44 cancer doctors to save Nigerians from disease
US Mission in Nigeria, in collaboration with Project Pink Blue, kicked off a medical oncology training for 44 Nigerian clinical oncologists on Monday 13th August 2018.…