Nigeria’s struggle with opioid abuse will not be won through half measures. The current quasi-ban on Tramadol – restricting but not eliminating imports, leaves the […]
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World Food Safety Day 2026: From Burden to Solutions
As countries around the world today mark World Food Safety Day 2026 with the theme: From Burden to Solutions – Safe Food Everywhere, the World […]
Crohn’s Disease (Part 2)
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, […]
New toothpaste prevents gum disease without destroying helpful bacteria
By Morgan Nwanguma Scientists have developed a new strategy to combat gum disease without destroying the mouth’s beneficial bacteria, marking a major departure from conventional […]
Baby’s Fever and Teething Matters
By Morgan Nwanguma According to experts, teething can slightly raise your baby’s body temperature, but it does not cause a true fever (38° C or […]
1.5 Million Deaths, 866 Million Illnesses from Unsafe Food—Children at Highest Risk, WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that unsafe food causes an estimated 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths worldwide every year, with children […]
NAFDAC Launches Improved Med Safety App to Combat Fake Medicines and Unsafe Drug Reactions
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched an upgraded version of its Med Safety App, a digital platform designed […]
Ebola in DR Congo: Chinese Medical Team Joins Response as WHO Reports Rising Cases
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) has stepped up efforts to contain an ongoing Ebola outbreak following reports from the World Health Organization […]
Nigeria Only 59% Prepared for Ebola Threat — NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concerns over the country’s preparedness for a possible Ebola outbreak, stating that national readiness […]
Mental Health:WHO Releases New Psychological Self-Help Guide
The World Health Organization has released a new psychological self-help guide aimed at improving access to mental health care and helping countries scale evidence-based mental […]
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