US Surgeons Successfully Carry Out Pig Kidney Transplant Into Human
A groundbreaking medical procedure took place in Boston, where surgeons successfully transplanted a kidney from a genetically engineered pig into a 62-year-old man who needed a transplant, the New York Times reports. If the breakthrough is successful, it could bring hope to people who are suffering from kidney failure. According to the New York Times report, the indications are encouraging so...
Mohbad’s Family To Conduct Separate Autopsy In US
The family of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad has revealed plans to conduct a separate autopsy and toxicology test as part of efforts to determine the cause of the deceased’s death. The head of the family’s legal team, Monisola Odumosu, disclosed this in an exclusive chat with PUNCH (not ABN TV) on Thursday. Odumosu said the family was planning to...
Benue University Teaching Hospital Buries 74 Unclaimed Corpses
Benue State University Teaching Hospital, BSUTH, Makurdi has buried 74 unclaimed corpses in its morgue. The 74 unclaimed corpses were evacuated and buried by the men of the Benue State Sanitation Agency, BENSESA. Governor Hyacinth Alia of the State on Monday gave the approval for immediate evacuation and burial of the corpses. READ ALSO: Hajj Fee Hike: Senator Ndume Calls For Subsidy...
Five Surgeries Conducted As Free Medical Outreach By Nigerian-US Doctors Commences In Abia
At least five surgeries have been successfully conducted as the free medical mission by the Association of Nigeria Physicians in the Americas, ANPA, began Thursday in Abia State. ANPA National President, Dr Chinyere Anyogu, who disclosed this during a press conference Saturday in Umuahia, expressed satisfaction with the successful commencement of the medical mission. She said that the ANPA medical team...
Gov. Otti Meets With American Nigerian Doctors On Free Medical Mission To Abia [PHOTOS]
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has expressed gratitude to members of the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA), for choosing Abia state as the destination for this year's medical mission. Governor Otti said it was a privilege to have such a team of highly sought-after and dedicated medical professionals coming to render free medical treatments and surgeries...
NAFDAC Withdraws Toxic Cough Syrup, Benylin From Circulation
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has recalled the popular cough syrup, Benylin Paediatrics, manufactured by Johnson & Johnson following recent toxicity findings in the labouratory on the product. In a statement published on its website on Wednesday, the agency said labouratory analysis conducted on the product showed that it contains an unacceptable high level...
32 General Hospitals Not Renovated In Last 20 Years Among Things I Inherited — Kaduna Governor
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has said that, the 32 general hospitals in the State, have not been renovated in the last 20 years, a situation which he said is unfortunately making citizens travel to neighbouring states for medical care. Governor Sani who stated this while addressing stakeholders from the 23 local government areas of the state, also said...
CMD Abia Specialist Hospital, Dr. Okwuonu Recognized With ISN Fellowship For Pioneering Work In Kidney Disease Care
Dr. Chimezie Okwuonu, the Chief Medical Director of Abia Specialist Hospital, has been conferred with the esteemed Fellowship of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to kidney care. The ISN President, Masaomi Nangaku, presented the award to Dr. Okwuonu at the just concluded World Conference of Nephrology 2024 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This prestigious honour...
Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu To Participate In Abia Road Walk Festival
All is now set for a fitness walk in the city of Umuahia tagged "Road Walk Festival, 1k Man Match" which will have the Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu as guest. It is being organised by Extreme Fitness with De Latinos in collaboration with Peace in South East Project. Extreme Fitness during this exercise will...
Tinubu Not Sick, FG Says As It Explains President’s Absence
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare Tunji Alausa says President Bola Tinubu’s absence from the country is not due to medical reasons. Tinubu is yet to return to Nigeria days after the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Saudi Arabia, prompting concerns about his whereabouts. But Alausa said contrary to speculations, Tinubu is not away from Nigeria on medical...
