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Olisa Metuh moved to LUTH, confined to bed rest

Following the refusal of an Abuja High Court to grant former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metu permission to travel outside the country for medical attention,…

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Lagos records first case of Lassa fever

Lagos state has recorded its first case of the Lassa fever, in its latest outbreak. A patient was discovered to be suffering from the fever at the Lagos University Teaching…

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LUTH doctors begin warning strike

The Association of Resident Doctors, Lagos University Teaching Hospital chapter, Idi-Araba, Lagos has begun a three-day warning strike over the non- reversal of the skipping policy for doctors working at…

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Hello Nigerians, this medical expert promises you a longer life

by Chinwe Okafor Even as the Nigerian and South African governments are contending with a diplomatic row arising from the series of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other Africans residing…

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Is it Ebola? || What you should know about the strange disease ravaging Ondo

by Isi Esene There has been an uneasy calm in Ondo as a yet to be identified disease ravages the sleepy community of Ode Irele in the South-west state. Though…

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It never happened! LUTH says nobody died of Ebola in its hospital

by Damilola Jagun A rumour which circulated on social media that a person died of Ebola Virus Disease, has been refuted by the management of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital,…

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Olumide Adenmosun: How Nigeria can remain #EbolaFree

by Olumide Adenmosun As Ebola seems to have taken a pandemic toll, a group of Nigerian scientists in diaspora have been able to validate and adapt a widely published methodology…

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Forget ‘Zmapp’ and ‘Nanosilver’: LUTH Professor claims ‘Ewedu’ can cure Ebola

by Kolapo Olapoju   As the world seeks to find a permanent cure for the deadly Ebola virus disease, Prof Adebukola Adefule Oshitelu, professor of ophthalmology at the Lagos State…

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Ebola: Panic in LUTH as patient dies mysteriously

by Isi Esene There was panic among patients and medical personnel working at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) as a yet to be identified patient suspected to be infected…

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It’s good that the NMA called off its strike, but Resident Doctors STILL remain sacked – Health Minister

by S'ola Filani Despite news reportage on the resumption of duties of doctors and the calls to reinstate resident doctors, the federal government has not rescinded its decision on the…

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Doctors hit Lagos streets to protest mass sack [PHOTOS]

by David Cyril Medical doctors staged a rally Monday, 18 August, at Lagos University Teaching hospital, (LUTH), Idi Araba to protest the recent sacking of 16,000 of their members by President…

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Fear grips Anambra over Ebola [DETAILS]

by Mayowa Aboah   Anambra state has been hit by an Ebola scare after a man who allegedly died of the disease in Liberia, was brought into the South-East state.…

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Nigerian who helped Ebola victim, Patrick Sawyer, is infected? [READ]

by Mayowa Aboah   Late Patrick Sawyer with daughter According to a report, a Nigerian citizen who helped late Liberian national, Patrick Sawyer, to the hospital in Lagos, where he…

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We are watching those who touched Mr. Sawyer, but Asky has not given us the flight manifest – Lagos

by Emmanuel Chidiogo   At least 59 people who had contact with the late Patrick Sawyer, the Liberian who died from complications as a result of the Ebola virus in…

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Ebola’s arrival in Nigeria: The pertinent QUESTIONS we should be asking!

by Kolapo Olapoju Ebola, the deadly virus without a known cure, which was discovered in Africa back in February, has registered its presence in Lagos, Nigeria, and there’s already a…

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Patrick Sawyer, Ebola victim, is dead

by Kolapo Olapoju   A health official within the Lagos state health system has confirmed to YNaija that Patrick Sawyer, the Liberian national suspected of having the Ebola virus, is…

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They’re not stopping: LUTH doctors resolve to continue strike

by Oge Okonkwo Striking resident doctors of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) after an emergency meeting on Monday vowed to continue the ongoing work boycott. According to reports, the president Association…

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Nigerian Medical Association continues nationwide strike

by Oke Efagene The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has resolved to continue with its ongoing nationwide strike action, until more concrete efforts are made by the Federal Government to meet…

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Doctors strike cripples activities in Lagos public hospitals (PHOTO)

by Oke Efagene An empty ward in a Lagos owned hospital due to the strike by the medical doctors The ongoing 5-day warning strike by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA),…

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BUSTED: This fake doctor was arrested with LUTH ID card while running a mobile clinic (PICTURED)

by 'Jola Sotubo An impostor allegedly posing as a medical doctor practicing with the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) has been nabbed by police in the state. Adeyemi Stephen Akintolure,…

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Great news: Fashola to pay ailing Nollywood actor’s N12 million medical bill

by Oge Okonkwo There are indications that the Governor of Lagos, Babatunde Fashola, may stand in for the payment of the N12 million medical bill reportedly needed by veteran actor, Kayode…

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“I was scared and depressed”: Driver and wife welcome QUADRUPLETS in Lagos (PICTURED)

by 'Jola Sotubo     In a remarkable and rare occurrence , a Lagos State couple has been blessed with a set of quadruplets. The mother, who was initially pregnant…

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SAD: Nollywood actor, Pa Kasumu battles heart disease

by Oge Okonkwo Reports say Nollywood actor, Olukayode Odumosu popularly known as Pa Kasumu is presently fighting for his life as he is currently at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital…

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Demola Rewaju: The sheer arrogance of (most) medical doctors

by Demola Rewaju But have you ever noticed that doctors have the worst handwriting among professionals? You never can guess or tell what it is they are writing or scribbling…

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Naomi Lucas: The upside of getting my fingers burnt during my NYSC days

by Naomi Lucas To cut a long story short, accounts were never reconciled, I didn’t see our third partner until we left camp; and till this day, I can’t tell…

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Fading hope: Baby with a hole in the heart needs N4 million to live (PICTURED)

With a hole in his heart, three-month-old Chiemezie needs N4m for urgent surgery in India   “What did I do to deserve all this?” That was the question three-month-old Chiemezie…

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Angry mob blocks hospital ward with coffin in Lagos (PHOTO)

There was pandemonium at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, Idi-Araba, Lagos, on Monday June 24, 2013, following a breakdown of law and order at the Federal health institution’s Accident…

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Sad: Entertainment lawyer, Efere Ozako is dead

by Akan Ido Efere Ozako, the talented entertainment lawyer is dead. He reportedly died yesterday after returning from a trip to South Africa. Ozako was said to have complained of…

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Money laundering: EFCC to arraign Babalakin tomorrow

Godwin Akanfe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on Thursday arraign the Chairman of Bi-Courtney Ltd., Wale Babalakin, for an alleged N4.7 billion fraud. Babalakin was charged before…

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Down NEPA: Power outage disrupts activities in LUTH

by Godwin Akanfe Activities at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos, have been disrupted for two days due to power failure. A visit to the hospital on Tuesday…

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