For the first time, brain health is taking a central place in Nigeria’s public health planning as the Federal Government begins work on a national […]
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Global Road Deaths Drop 21% — UN Sets New 2030 Target
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a significant decline in global road traffic death rates over the past 15 years, even as the number […]
Factors that Expose Men to Health Risks as they Age
By Morgan Nwanguma Beginning from infancy to old age, women tend to be healthier than men. Out of the 15 leading causes of death, men […]
World Hunger Falls Again – Africa Still Left Behind, UN Warns
Although the number of people experiencing hunger worldwide is gradually declining, the world is still far from eliminating food insecurity, according to a new assessment […]
NAFDAC to Nigerians: Halt Use of All Onifam Products Now
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has formally blacklisted Onifam Laboratories Ltd, along with its Managing Director/CEO, all directors, and […]
12,000 Institutions Strong: WHO Celebrates Research4Life at 25
The World Health Organization (WHO) has commemorated the 25th anniversary of Research4Life, a global partnership that has helped researchers, healthcare professionals and academic institutions in […]
Uyo Residents Told: Dial 122 for Free Ambulance in Emergencies
Residents of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, have received renewed education on how to access the state’s free emergency ambulance service through a community awareness campaign […]
How to Perform a Breast Self-Exam Safely and Correctly
Breast health is an important part of overall well-being. While routine medical checkups and recommended screening tests remain the best ways to detect breast cancer […]
New WHO Guidance Links Air Pollution, Lifestyle to Dementia Risk
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new dementia guidelines identifying air pollution as one of 14 modifiable risk factors that can increase a person’s […]
NCDC Unveils 10-Year AMR Review, Charts New Roadmap for Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has unveiled the findings of a 10-year review of the country’s antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance system, […]
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