Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of the …
Cross River State On High Alert Amid Health Risks, Commissioner Assures Public
The Cross River State government, under the leadership of Governor Bassey Edet Otu, is fully prepared to tackle the outbreak of infectious diseases and prevent their further spread, according to Health Commissioner Ayuk. Speaking to residents, Ayuk emphasized the need for heightened vigilance, particularly as the early rains increase the risk of diseases like Lassa …
Pope Francis in critical condition – Vatican says
Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized for over a week, is in critical condition after a “prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis,”. The Vatican disclosed this in a statement released on Saturday, February 22. The pope is “more unwell than yesterday. The Holy Father’s condition remains critical. The Pope is not out of danger. “The statement in …
FG Unveils Nigeria’s First Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Centre in Abuja
The Federal Government has inaugurated Nigeria’s first non-surgical spinal decompression centre in Abuja, aiming to enhance access to advanced healthcare services nationwide. The unveiling ceremony, held on Saturday, was officiated by the Minister of Health, Muhammad Pate, represented by the Director of Hospital Services, Salaudeen Jimoh. In his address, Jimoh emphasized the significance of the …
Pope Francis recovering and devoted to work, Vatican says after pneumonia diagnosis
Pope Francis is responding “positively” to medical treatment for pneumonia, according to the Vatican, a week after the 88-year-old pontiff was first hospitalized in Rome. Francis, who received the Eucharist, “devoted himself to work activities” following a “slight” improvement in his condition, according to a statement from the Vatican on Thursday. ‘’The pope had oxygen …
Man used woman’s placenta to re-build his eye and save his sight after acid attack
An acid attack victim’s eye has been saved by a donated placenta. Battery acid was squirted in the face of Paul Laskey, 43, after his 16 year old son was mugged at knifepoint. His left eye ‘melted’ away after the attack and his vision was saved by a ‘life-changing’ medical procedure using a donated placenta. …
Pope’s funeral ‘being rehearsed after warning he may not survive pneumonia’
The Pope’s funeral is allegedly being rehearsed after the 88-year-old warned he may not survive pneumonia. The Swiss Guard protecting the Pope, 88, is rehearsing his funeral, with members under a curfew as they are ‘preparing for the pontiff’s death’, Swiss newspaper Blick claims. The Pope previously revealed he had ‘already prepared’ his tomb, but …
Peru initiates investigation after singer Shakira’s medical record was leaked
Peruvian authorities have launched an investigation and threatened sanctions after pop star Shakira’s medical records were leaked on social media following her treatment at a Lima clinic. Officials warned the clinic could face fines of up to $430,000 for the breach. The 48-year-old Colombian singer was admitted to the emergency room on Saturday due to …
NAPTIP seals popular hotel in FCT, rescues 11 underaged victims of sexual exploitation
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has sealed up a popular hotel in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory and rescued eleven victims of sexual exploitation. The press officer of NAPTIP, Vincent Adekoye, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, said the owner of …