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Pope Francis Battles Lung Infection, Kidney Insufficiency in Hospital Recovery As of February 24, 2025, Pope Francis is continuing his recovery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after being admitted for a serious lung infection that has led to early stages of kidney insufficiency. This marks the tenth consecutive day that the 88-year-old pontiff has been under…
Revolutionizing Medical Diagnostics: How AI Enhances Early Disease Detection Through Blood Tests Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the medical field by enhancing the early detection and diagnosis of various diseases through the analysis of blood tests. By identifying subtle patterns and anomalies in blood samples, AI algorithms can provide early warnings of conditions such as…
In a tragic turn of events, Jonathan Bloomer, chairman of Morgan Stanley International, is among six individuals missing after the yacht Bayesian sank off the coast of Sicily during a violent storm. The British-flagged 56-meter sailboat, carrying 22 passengers and crew, was hit by a tornado near the Porticello harbor in the early hours of…
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) for mpox on Wednesday, citing the rapid spread of a new variant. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the decision during a news conference, following recommendations from the organization’s Emergency Committee. The declaration comes as the U.S. reports 1,634 mpox…
President Tinubu’s Bold Move: Revamping Nigeria’s Pharmaceutical Sector In a decisive move aimed at transforming Nigeria’s pharmaceutical landscape, President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order that promises to shake up the industry. The order, which slashes tariffs, excise duties, and value added tax (VAT) on imported pharmaceutical inputs, marks a significant shift towards bolstering…
ENUGU—The Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, on Monday disclosed that the state government is adopting a multifaceted approach to address the ‘japa’syndrome plaguing the Nigerian health sector.
A Professor of Statistics at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Chinelo Igwenagu, has identified teenage pregnancy as one of the leading causes of maternal and child mortality.
In a significant move aimed at bolstering healthcare infrastructure across states, the Federal Government has approved the disbursement of N25 billion through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF). Prof. Muhammed Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, made this announcement during the sixth meeting of the BHCPF Ministerial Oversight Committee held in…
The Vice Chancellor of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, on Wednesday, bemoaned the shortage of medical personnel across health facilities in Nigeria. Prof. Okolie equally noted that in order to forestall such ugly trend in the nursing profession, ESUT has started collaborating with the Enugu State Government to…
The UK government has announced a prohibition on international health workers and carers from bringing their dependents into the country on work visas, citing plans to reduce migration. Secretary of State for the Home Department, James Cleverly, stated that care workers entering the UK on Health and Care Worker visas will no longer be able…