Healthcare

At Chijos News, we break down complex UK health updates in a way that speaks directly to diaspora communities navigating life, healthcare and wellbeing in Britain. With growing interest around …

At Chijos News, we keep the UK’s African and Caribbean diaspora informed about health developments that affect everyday life, family wellbeing and travel plans back home. The latest weekly surveillance …

At Chijos News, we focus on how UK policies and public services affect everyday life for Africans in the diaspora, particularly Nigerians who rely heavily on the NHS for timely, …

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has strengthened safety warnings for gabapentinoids, benzodiazepines, and z-drugs to better inform patients and healthcare professionals about the risks of dependence, addiction, …

At Chijos News, we recognise that health stories matter deeply to diaspora communities. For many Nigerians and other migrants living in the UK, access to clear, trustworthy health information can …

For many Nigerian families raising children in the UK, navigating food choices is already a daily struggle. Between busy work schedules, rising living costs and children being constantly exposed to …

As drug-related deaths continue to rise across the UK, the government has launched a new nationwide consultation aimed at expanding access to naloxone, a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid …

The UK has taken a significant step in HIV prevention after the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approved lenacapavir (brand name Yeytuo) on 19 December 2025 for the …

Vaccination rates for pregnant women in England have climbed to nearly 73%, offering vital early protection against whooping cough for newborn babies. Chijos News explains why this matters for families …

Across hospitals in England, a familiar tension has returned. Doctors began a five-day strike on Wednesday in a dispute over pay and working conditions, at a time when flu cases …