World Orthodontic Health Day, observed annually on May 15, highlights the growing importance of orthodontic care in improving overall oral health, function, and quality of […]
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DRC’s Ituri Province Records 65 Deaths, 246 Suspected Ebola Cases Amid New Outbreak
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has confirmed an ongoing Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of […]
Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease is a type of chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation in the digestive tract. Symptoms of Crohn’s include stomach cramps, severe diarrhea, […]
Tackling Diarrheal Diseases: Oral Rehydration Therapy and Adjunct Medications
By Evans Matthews Diarrheal diseases remain one of the most persistent global health challenges, disproportionately affecting children under five in low-and-middle-income countries. Despite decades of […]
Food Safety Fears Mount as Scientists Discover Antibiotics Concealed in River Fish
Antibiotics are powerful, life-saving medicines that fight bacterial infections by killing bacteria or stopping them from multiplying. They work by targeting specific bacterial components, such […]
Expanding Access to Immunization in Low-Resource Settings
By Evans Matthews Immunization remains one of the most effective public health interventions in modern medicine, preventing millions of deaths annually. Yet, for many communities […]
Digital Cure: Why Nigeria’s E-Pharmacy Push Must Succeed
The Registrar of the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, Pharm. Ibrahim Babashehu Ahmed, was unequivocal in Abuja at the recent launch of Electronic Pharmacy Regulations, 2026 […]
Tackling Postpartum Hemorrhage: Life-Saving Medicines and Distribution Challenges
By Evans Matthews Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) – defined as excessive bleeding after childbirth, remains the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, claiming tens of thousands […]
Acne and Rosacea in Adult Men: Optimizing Long-Term Pharmacotherapy
By Evans Matthews For many men, skin conditions like acne and rosacea are assumed to be relics of adolescence or cosmetic inconveniences. Yet across the […]
NCDC Confirms No Hantavirus Case in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that there are currently no reported or confirmed cases of Hantavirus in Nigeria, following […]
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