For many Nigerians, taking agbo when fever, body pains or weakness sets in is a familiar practice. Some people turn to herbal mixtures before visiting […]
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AI in Pregnancy: How New Technology Could Help Save Mothers
Artificial intelligence (AI) could help pregnant women in Nigeria recognise potentially dangerous symptoms earlier and access reliable health information when medical assistance is not immediately […]
WHO Moves to Close Pre-eclampsia Treatment Gap With New Global Roadmap
The World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners have launched a new global roadmap aimed at addressing gaps in the prevention and treatment of pre-eclampsia […]
How to Calculate Your Menstrual Cycle From Day 1
Knowing how to calculate your menstrual cycle can help you understand your period pattern, estimate when your next period may come and notice changes that […]
WHO Issues New Guidelines as Childhood Obesity Quadruples Since 1990
Childhood obesity has increased sharply over the past three decades, with the World Health Organization (WHO) now calling for a more structured approach to managing […]
Pneumonia: How to Recognize the Warning Signs
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can affect people of all ages. It may be caused by bacteria, viruses or, less commonly, fungi […]
Cross-Border Food Trade Raises New Food Safety Challenges in Africa
The growing movement of food and agricultural products across African borders is creating new challenges for regulators, as countries work to ensure that food remains […]
Chronic Diseases Now Account for 74% of Global Deaths, WHO Reports
Chronic diseases accounted for 74 per cent of deaths worldwide in 2023, with heart disease remaining one of the biggest contributors to the global death […]
Allergy Relief: Simple Ways to Manage Symptoms
Sneezing, a runny or blocked nose, itchy eyes, skin rashes and repeated coughing can all be signs of an allergy. For some people, symptoms may […]
WHO Urges Better Heat Protection at Crowded Events
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for stronger measures to protect people from heat-related illness at mass gatherings, warning that high temperatures can create […]
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