Category: Health

Edo-born Medical Doctor Dies in Faulty Elevator Crash at Lagos Hospital

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Tragedy struck when Dr. Vwaere Diaso, a young medical doctor from Edo State, lost her life due to an elevator crash at General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island. The incident occurred just weeks before she was set to complete her internship. The faulty elevator, which had been in a bad condition since 2011, malfunctioned, causing a crane to fall from the 10th floor where Dr. Diaso was, resulting in her severe injuries and eventual passing. Before the unfortunate incident, doctors and staff at the hospital had repeatedly reported the elevator’s issues,…

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Miraculous Escape: Four Survive as Training Helicopter Crashes in Lagos State

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On Tuesday afternoon in the Oba Akran area of Ikeja, Lagos State, a helicopter used for training crashed into a building close to a branch of the United Bank for Africa. Fortunately, all four occupants on board narrowly escaped death, but they sustained varying degrees of injuries. The chopper went up in flames, but the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services confirmed that no fatalities occurred. The occupants are currently receiving medical attention, and more details will be provided later. Share on: WhatsApp

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Lagos State Confiscates and Destroys Anthrax-Infected Animals to Prevent Spread

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The Lagos State government announced on Sunday that they have taken swift action to prevent the spread of Anthrax disease by confiscating, incinerating, and burying six infected animals. These cases were detected during a comprehensive surveillance of animals on Lagos Island and Agege. As per the statement released by Mrs. Olatokunbo Emokpea, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, there have been no reported instances of human infection since the discovery of Anthrax disease in Lagos. The government has intensified surveillance efforts for both humans and animals to ensure…

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Nigerian Resident Doctors Commence Indefinite Strike Over Unmet Demand

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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared an indefinite strike action due to the government’s failure to meet their demands. NARD’s President, Dr. Emeka Orji, announced that the strike will begin on Wednesday morning, July 26, 2023. The decision was made during a meeting held by the NARD National Executive Council members on Tuesday in Lagos. The major demands of the association include: – Immediate payment of the 2023 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF). – Swift release of the circular on one-for-one replacement. – Payment of skipping arrears…

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Eastern Canada Floods Claim Lives of Two Children, Raising Death Toll to Three, as Water Begins to Recede

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Massive flooding in eastern Canada resulted in the tragic deaths of two children, bringing the death toll to three, as reported by authorities on Tuesday. The devastating floods occurred in Nova Scotia, where heavy rainfall equivalent to three months’ worth poured down within hours over the weekend. The downpour led to severe flooding, causing vehicles, bridges, and roads to be washed out. In an attempt to escape the rising waters, the two children were in a vehicle with other occupants when they were tragically swept away. The Royal Canadian Mounted…

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Tragic Fuel Tanker Explosion in Ore, Ondo State Claims Lives of Pregnant Woman, Three Children, and Others

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Yesterday, a tragic incident occurred in Ore, Ondo State, where a tanker carrying fuel crashed and spilled its contents. The driver lost control of the speeding tanker, causing it to fall into a ditch on Showboy Road. As the fuel began to spill, some locals rushed to scoop the fuel using buckets and kegs. Unfortunately, disaster struck when the spilled fuel caught fire, leading to a massive explosion. A pregnant woman and her three children, along with 18 others who were scooping fuel, were among the victims who lost their…

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Over 500 Foreign-Trained Medical Graduates Fail Nigerian Council’s Assessment Exam

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According to the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), a total of 529 foreign-trained medical and dental graduates did not pass the assessment examination conducted recently. The two-day examination, which took place in July, saw 704 medical and 30 dental graduates participating. However, the results showed that only 189 medical graduates and 16 dental graduates passed the assessment exam, while 515 medical graduates and 14 dental graduates failed. This pass rate of 27.4% was deemed poor by the MDCN Registrar, Dr Tajudeen Sanusi. Despite this, he emphasized the importance…

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Eight Dead and 11 Critical After Consuming Killer Alcoholic Drinks

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In some parts of Ogun State, there have been distressing incidents where at least eight people lost their lives, and 11 others are in critical condition due to the alleged consumption of lethal alcoholic beverages. The Ogun State Government issued a statement on Sunday warning citizens about the serious dangers associated with consuming locally brewed alcoholic drinks and other unapproved products from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). Dr. Tomi Coker, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, revealed that there were reports of…

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LASEMA Saves Seven Children from Devastating Fire Incident

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In a swift operation, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) successfully rescued seven children from a fire outbreak at an orphanage and motherless babies home in Lagos. According to LASEMA’s statement, the fire originated from an air conditioning unit due to a power surge on Sunday afternoon, engulfing the one-storey building located at No. 7 Wole Madariola St., off Enitan Kusimo Street, Aguda, Lagos. The agency acted promptly, evacuating all seven male children, aged between one and seven years, from the building. The children were safely relocated to a…

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Tragic Incident: Stray Bullets Allegedly Kill Two-Year-Old Child, Injure Sibling in Delta State

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A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, as stray bullets from operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) reportedly claimed the life of a two-year-old child and left his sibling wounded. The unfortunate incident occurred during an NDLEA raid on a notorious drug joint in the area on Thursday. Sources revealed that the deceased child, Ivan Omhonria, and his younger sibling, Eromonsele, had just returned from school to their mother’s shop when they were struck by the stray bullets. According to…

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