Health
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MDCN Bans 3 Nigerian Doctors from Practice Over Chimamanda Son’s Death
Following the investigation into the death of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege, one of the twin sons of Chimamanda Adichie, the MDCN suspended and barred three doctors from practising medicine in Nigeria. The trio include: Tunde Majekodunmi,…
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An Invisible Disability: How Medical Neglect of Endometriosis Leaves Women in Despair
When 31-year-old Tinuade Mary was diagnosed with endometriosis, she had a mental breakdown so severe that she became depressed and had to be admitted to the hospital for therapy. The thought of living with the…
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Make Fibroids Count: Lupita Nyong’o Launches Campaign to Fund Research
Summary: Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o has launched the “Make Fibroids Count” campaign to fund research for less-invasive treatments for uterine fibroids, a condition that disproportionately affects Black women. Kenyan Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong’o has partnered…
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Oyo Health Commissioner Raises Alarm Over Shortage of Biomedical Engineers in Nigeria
Summary: Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi has warned that the shortage of trained biomedical engineers and inadequate maintenance of medical equipment are hindering healthcare delivery in Nigeria, calling for improved training, spare parts supply and stronger oxygen system…
