By Safia Abdulrahman Dr Marvelous Idemudia, a medical doctor at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Clinic, has expressed concern over the growing number of young Nigerians being diagnosed with hypertension and diabetes. Idemudia, who made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), saidContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The World Health Organization (WHO) says the world faces worsening pandemic threats, warning that investments in preparedness are failing to match increasing global outbreak risks and emergencies. A statement released on Monday said experts monitoring global preparedness warned that infectious disease outbreaks were becoming increasingly frequent andContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria has expressed concern over rising cases of violence against healthcare workers across the country. Chairman of the committee, Prof. Saad Ahmed, raised the concern in a statement issued on Wednesday in AbujaContinue Reading
By Abiemwense Moru Dr Emmanuel Sokpo, Country Director of the Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED), says non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and hypertension are increasingly affecting populations across Nigeria. Sokpo spoke at a meeting with Health Editors on cardiovascular health and healthy food environment prioritiesContinue 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
