A stroke can happen suddenly, and sometimes the first sign is something that seems easy to dismiss: a strange smile, a weak arm, or difficulty […]
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Stripping Infertility of Its Medals (Stories, Struggles, Medical Paths, Strength & Hope – 14)
By Deborah Bamisaye ‘When lies thrive for 20 years, the truth will catch up with it someday.’ – This is a very popular adage in […]
TB Screening, Contraceptive Devices Get New WHO Quality Assessment Pathway
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expanded its medical device prequalification programme to cover more health technologies, including contraceptive devices and innovative tuberculosis (TB) screening […]
Nigeria Steps Up Pandemic Preparedness With New Health Security Measures
Nigeria is strengthening its pandemic preparedness efforts with new measures aimed at improving the country’s ability to detect, prevent and respond to future disease outbreaks. […]
World Pharmacists Day 2026: Why Empowering Pharmacists Matters for Better Health
Every day, pharmacists do more than dispense medicines. They help patients understand how to use their medications, provide guidance on safe medicine use, support prevention […]
Appendicitis Symptoms: How to Know If You Have Appendicitis
Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes inflamed. It can cause sudden abdominal pain and needs prompt medical attention because an untreated appendix can burst and […]
Male Contraceptive: WHO Backs New Birth Control Options for Men
The World Health Organization (WHO) is backing efforts to expand birth control options for men, as researchers work on new male contraceptive methods that could […]
Dehydration Symptoms: How to Know When You Need More Fluids
Dehydration happens when your body loses more fluid than it takes in. It can occur when you do not drink enough water, but also when […]
Your Gut: The Silent CEO of the Body – 5
By Deborah Bamisaye When the City Falls Out Of Balance Remember the city we discovered last month – the one with no airport, no governor, […]
Noma Disease: 5 Warning Signs to Watch for in Children
Noma Disease: 5 Warning Signs to Watch for in Children A recent report from Sokoto is drawing fresh attention to noma, a severe disease that […]
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