In Nigeria, life moves to 100 miles: charming markets, vibrant nightlife and endless opportunities. But in the middle of the hustle, one thing remains unpredictable: health emergencies. They do not send invitations or check their calendar. A sudden disease,...
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), the state branch of Akwa Ibom, has asked governments of all levels that prioritize local pharmaceutical production to address the growing cost of medicines and reduce import dependence.
Speaking during the commemoration...
Oral cancer, also known as mouth cancer, affects the inside of the mouth. Actually, it seems like a health problem without complications at the beginning, but never disappears. It can spread from the mouth to the throat if it...
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), government officials, media and civil society groups have renewed those called at the end of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria, describing practice as a serious violation of women and girls' rights.
Speaking in...
The World Health Organization (WHO), in its second global hypertension report, said that 1.4 billion people lived with hypertension in 2024, but just over one in five in five have it under control, either through medicines or address modifiable...
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), on Wednesday, launched the pilot of the neonatal component of the integral obstetric and neonatal care (CEMEMC) in the state of Kano, a decisive step to advance Nigeria's progress towards universal health coverage...
Tomatoes are widely used in many homes for the preparation of different meals. Fresh tomatoes have nutrients such as lycopene, vitamin C, antioxidants and many others that drive immunity and protect our health.
But when tomatoes begin to rot, they...
From the hygiene ritual to danger: how cotton out
When Bello Issa, 47, entered the ear, the nose and the department of Throat (EV) of the Teaching Hospital of the University of Danfodio de la Usmanu (Uduth), Sokoto, looked like...
The territory of the Federal Capital (FCT) has issued a public health warning, urging residents to immediately inform any suspicion of ebola cases to the authorities, since this call to action aims to prevent the spread of the disease...
The Nigeria Security and Defense Corps Command (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has collaborated with United Healthcare to provide free medical services for people from the Jahi community in the federal territory of Capital.
The dissemination provided free blood...
