CALABAR – The Management of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has terminated the appointment of a locum radiographer following the death of a patient at the facility. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the radiographer was sacked for negligence of duty. A competent source, who pleaded anonymity, told NAN on Wednesday…
The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration, ARD FCTA, has commenced a three-day warning strike over unpaid salaries, allowances, and other demands. The strike has grounded activities in government hospitals in Wuse, Asokoro, Maitama, Kubwa, Zuba, and Kwali, among others. The President of ARD FCTA, Dr George Ebong, who disclosed this…
NORTH CAROLINA – Democratic Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina issued an executive order on Thursday aimed at strengthening protections for reproductive health care access in the state. The directive mandates state agencies to prioritise women’s medical privacy, safeguard doctors performing abortions, and refuse cooperation with investigations or penalties targeting individuals seeking reproductive health care,…
The recent murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, has intensified scrutiny of the healthcare and insurance industries, exposing public frustration over high costs and systemic inefficiencies. UnitedHealth Group’s CEO, Andrew Witty, addressed these issues during an earnings call, where he honoured Thompson’s legacy and highlighted UnitedHealth’s record $400 billion revenue and $14.5 billion net…
Washington – In a landmark decision aimed at enhancing food safety, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a ban on the use of Red Dye No. 3. The synthetic colouring agent, derived from petroleum, has been linked to cancer in animal studies and is widely used in a range of food…
