A Food and Wellness Therapist, Mrs Ifeoma Onuoha, says regular intake of good nutrients helps the heart to work efficiently and manage blood pressure.Continue Reading
By Justina Auta Health experts have called for free treatment programmes, stronger policies and improved funding to address the growing burden of hypertension in Nigeria across all population groups nationwide. The experts made the call during an interview and panel discussion on hypertension burden and control efforts organisedContinue Reading
By Aderogba George A coalition of non-governmental organisations has called on the Federal Government to implement urgent sodium reduction measures in processed foods. The organisations are the Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED), Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI), and Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA). TheContinue Reading
By Aderogba George A coalition of health advocates has called for stronger public education and awareness on food labelling systems and healthier food policies to reduce the growing burden of cardiovascular diseases in Nigeria. They made the call at a news conference in Abuja following a road walk organised toContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and its Japanese partners have donated advanced 3D prosthetic equipment to the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board (MRTB) to strengthen rehabilitation services and innovation in Nigeria. The equipment was officially handed over during a high-level ceremony hosted by MRTBContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Federal Ministry of Health, through the National HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (NASCP), has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving an HIV-free society through increased awareness, testing and responsible health practices. Dr Chioma Ukanwa, an official of NASCP who spoke to newsmen said the three-dayContinue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom Some Nigerians who have hypertension have decried the high cost of treatment and shared their experiences and challenges in managing the condition. The individuals, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos, highlighted difficulties in accessing healthcare and adhering to treatment. Mr BenjaminContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) on Tuesday trained 250 women to enhance product quality and market acceptance. Mrs Bolaji Dada, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, said the training was to enhance the packaging of agriculturalContinue Reading
By Tunmise Omosofe and Olanrewaju Akojede A betting investor, John Egbokhan, has urged Nigerians, especially youths, to explore opportunities within the nation’s expanding betting and gaming industry responsibly. Egbokhan gave the advice on Monday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), where he discussed regulation, taxation,Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders, says it treated 444,723 children for malnutrition in Nigeria in 2025. The Country Representative, Ahmed Aldikhari, said this on Wednesday in Abuja during the unveiling of the organisation’s Nigeria Activity Report for 2025. Aldikhari said 353,989 children withContinue Reading
