Public concern has erupted over immunisation practices at a Lagos Primary Health Facility following allegations that nine-month-old identical twins died less than 24 hours after receiving routine vaccines. The father of the infants, Samuel Alozie—popularly known as Promise Samuel on social media—alleged that his sons, Testimony and Timothy, were taken to the Ajangbadi Primary Health…
The Ogun State Government has intensified preparations for the upcoming Measles–Rubella vaccination exercise, assuring residents of sufficient funding, logistics, and stakeholder coordination to ensure a successful statewide campaign. The Deputy Governor, Engr. (Mrs) Noimot Salako-Oyedele, gave the assurance while presiding over a meeting of the State Task Force on Primary Health Care at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta,…
Kano State Health Authorities have suspended three hospital staff following the death of a housewife, Aishatu Umar, who reportedly died after developing complications from a surgical procedure at the Abubakar Imam Urology Centre in Kano. Global Mirror News gathered that the suspension was ordered by the Kano State Hospitals Management Board after a preliminary investigation…
Nigeria’s Drug and Food regulator, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has issued a Nationwide alert over the circulation of counterfeit Kiss Condoms in several major markets, warning that the development poses a serious public health risk. In a public notice released on Sunday, the Agency said the warning followed…
Nigeria’s strained healthcare system received a major boost on Saturday after the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) suspended its month-long nationwide strike, directing thousands of Doctors across Federal and State hospitals to return to duty immediately. The strike, which began on November 1, 2025, had left many public hospitals functioning at skeletal capacity, deepening…
The Ogun State Government has announced an immediate temporary ban on the export of lead ingots following rising concerns over possible environmental contamination and suspected lead poisoning in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area. The directive, issued on Friday after an emergency meeting between State Officials and Environmental Regulators, follows reports of unusual health complaints among…
In a major relief for Nigerians battling kidney-related ailments, the Federal Government has announced a 76 per cent reduction in the cost of dialysis sessions across selected public hospitals in the Country. Under the new subsidy approved by President Bola Tinubu, the cost of a single dialysis session has been reduced from ₦50,000 to ₦12,000,…
