From a landmark first in 1985 to building an entire cardiac programme from scratch, one Ghanaian doctor’s life work has saved thousands of lives and reshaped medicine across Africa By Frank Ulom ACCRA (CONVERSEER) — In the operating theatres of Hannover, Germany, in 1985, a young Ghanaian surgeon made medical history. With steady hands and…
By Joe Udo JONGLEI (CONVERSEER) – South Sudan’s fragile healthcare system is under renewed scrutiny after a state governor reportedly travelled abroad for treatment, highlighting the deepening crisis within the country’s public health sector. Riek Gai Kok, the governor of Jonglei State, recently flew to Nairobi in neighbouring Kenya for treatment after suffering high blood…
By Odey Ojeka UGEP (CONVERSEER) – The Primary Health Centre (PHC) of Ijiman, Ugep, in Yakurr Local Government Area, has taken a significant step to safeguard the health of students in the community. The team, led by Mrs Abam Edet Eno, recently visited Apostolic Secondary Grammar School, Ugep, to administer measles and rubella vaccines to…
By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denied reports claiming it has secretly banned the antibiotic, Amoxicillin, in Nigeria. In a public notice shared on its social media handles on Monday, 9 February 2026, NAFDAC stated that the claim is entirely false. The agency…
By Our Reporter BEIJING (CONVERSEER) – According to a Xinhua News Agency report, Professor Liu Hesheng’s team at Changping Laboratory has for the first time revealed the underlying functional network mechanism of Parkinson’s disease. The relevant findings were published in Nature on 4 February 2026. The study analysed brain imaging data from over 800 patients…
By Nakanda Iyadim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – In a strategic move to combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in the State, the Cross River State Government has called on the Federal Government and international development partners to scale up funding and clinical action. Speaking during a commemorative road walk to mark World NTD Day, in Calabar, Friday, the…
By Our Reporter NEW DELHI (CONVERSEER) – Indian health authorities are responding to a Nipah virus outbreak after five confirmed cases of the incurable disease were detected in West Bengal, near the state capital Kolkata. Officials confirmed three new infections this week, involving a doctor, a nurse, and another healthcare worker, according to the Press…
By Our Reporter ENUGU (CONVERSEER) – The National Industrial Court, Abuja Division, has ordered the reinstatement of Professor Monday Igwe as the Medical Director of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, declaring the termination of his appointment unlawful, null and void. Justice Emmanuel Subilim gave the order while delivering a verdict in suit between Professor Monday…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Federal Government is mobilising and equipping young medical professionals to serve as National Health Fellows that will drive a new generation of leaders for the health sector. The presidential initiative targets the recruitment of 13 youths from across the 13 local government areas in Nasarawa State so as…
By Christian Njoku CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its proposed nationwide strike, pending a review meeting scheduled to be held in two weeks in Jos. This was disclosed by President-Elect of the association Dr Emmanuel Idoko, on Monday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
