Poverty By Cecilia Ologunagba The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says 20 per cent children worldwide live-in extreme poverty, surviving on under three dollars a day, UNICEF, in a report, stated that nearly 90 per cent of those children are in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, adding that even inContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Global health experts say gender inequality and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) are key drivers of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), worsening infections and limiting women’s access to timely diagnosis, treatment and appropriate healthcare services worldwide. They spoke during a webinar themed “Antimicrobial Resistance under Gender Lens,” which examined howContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Mr Bashir Onifade, the Chairman of Institute for Dietetics, Kwara State Chapter, says nutrients play a crucial role in strengthening the immune system, which helps the body prevent, fight, and recover from communicable diseases. Onifade stated this on Thursday in Ilorin while speaking on the sidelines ofContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun As the world commemorates the 2026 Glaucoma Week, the physical and socio-economic burden of glaucoma continues to have a significant impact on affected individuals and their immediate families. Ms Celestina Oahimin, 49, who lost her sight to glaucoma, recounted her ordeal and the significant impact of livingContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says Nigeria has received Long-Acting Injectable Lenacapavir for HIV prevention, marking a significant advancement in the country’s efforts to curb new infections. Dr Adebobola Bashorun, Director and National Coordinator, National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (NASCP) of the Federal Ministry of HealthContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government said it would collaborate with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to educate Nigerians about the law protecting victims of gunshot injuries. Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), said this in Abuja on Wednesday during the signing ceremony of a MemorandumContinue Reading
By Esenvosa Izah A U.K.-based Nigerian podiatrist, Dr Gerald Agbarakwe, warns that the lack of diabetic foot care specialists in Nigeria is contributing to poor disease management and preventable complications. Agbarakwe told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday that podiatry as a profession remained largely undeveloped in theContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada The Adamawa State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has called for improved funding for women and adolescent health to advance rights, justice, and equality. Dr Sulaiman Bashir, Executive Director of the Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, made the call during aContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun In commemoration of 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026, some experts have urged female journalists, especially health reporters, to embrace self-care and lifestyle medicine to ensure their physical and mental wellbeing. The experts spoke at a webinar organised by the Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN)Continue Reading
By Aderogba George The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has denied allegations by some Nigerian nurses that its licensing and registration portal has been down for an extended period. The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the council, Dr Ndaji Alhassan, said the claim was untrue, explaining thatContinue Reading
