Sola Ogundipe

By Sola Ogundipe Commonwealth health ministers who gathered at the 37th Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting (CHMM), held in Geneva, Switzerland, have committed to a bold new approach to securing sustainable health financing, even as they laid out a roadmap to strengthen healthcare systems and ensure equitable access to quality healthcare for 2.7 billion people across […]

In an unexpected revelation that may have you rethinking your spice cabinet, a leading medicines expert is sounding the alarm: three popular household spices commonly found in Nigerian kitchens could render life-saving drugs ineffective or dangerously potent.

By Sola Ogundipe In a moment of national and continental pride, the Federal Government has commended frontline fertility expert and co-pioneer of IVF research in West Africa, Prof Oladapo Ashiru on his re-election as the Secretary-General of the International Federation of Fertility Societies (IFFS). Ashiru was re-elected IFFS  Secretary-General at the 2025 World Congress in […]

Daily exposure to certain chemicals called phthalates, used to make plastic household items has been linked to hundreds of thousands of global deaths from heart disease a new analysis of population surveys shows.

A free access playroom that uses play therapy for healing, joy, comfort and smiles  to  children that are hospitalised, battling chronic illnesses, living with disabilities, or recovering from medical procedures, has opened at Gbagada General Hospital, Lagos.

Nigerian couples challenged by infertility have been tasked to seek solutions from reputable clinics and treatment centres even as they are admonished to consult certified fertility experts who would enable them to take advantage of cutting edge solutions.

The pharmaceutical industry is grappling with persistent challenges in supply chain efficiency, affecting patient access to essential medications. Zainab Nimma Sani, a pharmacist with extensive experience in sales and strategy, is among those advocating for a data-driven approach to solving these issues.

According to data from RealSelf, an online resource for people exploring cosmetic treatments and providers, in its quarterly Real Talk Report, smaller or downsized breasts and internal bras, which is a specialized breast lift surgery, are common patient requests.

By Sola Ogundipe An Indian pharmaceutical company is manufacturing unlicensed, addictive opioids and exporting them illegally to Nigeria and other countries in West Africa, consequently driving a major public health crisis in the zone. The findings from an undercover investigation conducted by the BBC Eye – an investigative branch of the BBC World Service – […]

The FG has expressed commitment to intensify domestic resource mobilisation strategy towards ownership and sustainability of the HIV response