HealthNigeria’s Hospitals Need Reliable Electricity. Who Should Pay for the Solar Systems?
Reliable electricity is clinical infrastructure. Nigeria’s health facilities increasingly use solar systems, but the difficult question is how t…
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HealthCan Your Local Pharmacist Become the Front Door to Healthcare in Nigeria?
Many Nigerians seek care first from pharmacies and medicine vendors rather than hospitals. Could community-based providers safely expand access…
HealthCan Health Insurance Prevent Nigerians From Waiting Until They Are Critically Ill Before Seeing a Doctor?
Many Nigerians pay for healthcare directly from household income, which can encourage people to postpone treatment until illness becomes severe.…
HealthElevating Wellbeing: A Comprehensive Approach to Nutrition, Exercise, and Mental Resilience
Discover how to elevate your overall wellbeing with a comprehensive approach that seamlessly integrates nutrition, exercise, and mental resilien…
HealthHarmonizing Health: The Interconnection of Nutrition, Exercise, and Well-being
Explore the vital relationship between nutrition, exercise, and overall well-being in our comprehensive guide, "Harmonizing Health." Discover ho…
HealthThe Synergy of Nutrition and Movement: Building a Holistic Approach to Wellbeing
Discover the powerful connection between nutrition and movement in our comprehensive guide, "The Synergy of Nutrition and Movement: Building a H…
HealthEssential Guide to Achieving Optimal Health Through Diet and Fitness Strategies
In the Essential Guide to Achieving Optimal Health Through Diet and Fitness Strategies, discover effective methods to enhance your well-being. T…
HealthTransform Your Life: The Ultimate Guide to Achieving Optimal Health, Balanced Diet, and Effective Fitness Routines
Unlock your potential with "Transform Your Life: The Ultimate Guide to Achieving Optimal Health, Balanced Diet, and Effective Fitness Routines."…
HealthNourishing the Body: Integrating Balanced Nutrition and Dynamic Movement for Optimal Health
Explore the essential connection between balanced nutrition and dynamic movement for optimal health in "Nourishing the Body." This article delve…
HealthHarmonizing Health Through Balanced Nutrition and Physical Wellness
Discover the transformative power of balanced nutrition and physical wellness in achieving optimal health. This article delves into the essentia…
HealthNavigating the Path to Optimal Wellness: A Comprehensive Approach to Nutrition and Physical Activity
Explore the journey to optimal wellness with our comprehensive guide that emphasizes the critical connection between nutrition and physical acti…
HealthNourishing the Body and Mind: Exploring the Synergy of Balanced Diet and Holistic Fitness
Discover how a balanced diet and holistic fitness can work together to enhance your overall well-being. In "Nourishing the Body and Mind," we de…
HealthTransform Your Life: The Ultimate Guide to Health, Diet, and Fitness for Lasting Wellness
Unlock the secrets to a healthier, happier life with our comprehensive guide on health, diet, and fitness. "Transform Your Life: The Ultimate Gu…
HealthFitness on a Budget: 5 Affordable Workouts for Nigerians
Living a healthy, active lifestyle doesn't have to be expensive or time-consuming. With rising costs, many Nigerians may think fitness requires…
HealthTop 5 Nigerian Superfoods for a Healthy Diet
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Nigeria is blessed with a wide range of nutrient-packed foods that are great for mai…
HealthThe Nigerian Guide to Boosting Mental Health Through Fitness
In today’s fast-paced world, mental health is a pressing issue, with many Nigerians experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression due to economic…
HealthNigeria Makes Medical History: First Country to Receive New Meningitis Vaccine
Nigeria has taken a monumental stride in public health by becoming the first country in the world to receive a new meningitis vaccine. This inno…
HealthFG takes action to stop Lassa Fever spread
The National Deratization framework exercise is a crucial step in preventing and controlling the spread of Lassa fever in Nigeria. Dr. Iziaq Ade…
HealthFG: Nigeria sells 38.6m litres of soft drinks daily
Dr. Chukwuma Anyaike announced that Nigeria consumes an estimated 38.6 million litres of soft drinks daily, ranking the country as the 4th highe…
HealthJide Idris appointed as new NCDC chief
Dr. Ifedayo Morayo Adetifa has officially handed over the leadership of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) to Dr. Olaj…
HealthNACA: Celebrate love on Valentine's Day with care and understanding
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has issued a statement advising the public to prioritize their safety and well-being during V…
HealthAbuja nurses rally against new certification guidelines
Nurses under the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives protested against new verification certification guidelines released by the…
HealthValentine’s Day: NACA urges responsible sexual conduct
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) in Nigeria is committed to promoting a healthy and responsible celebration of love as Valenti…
HealthOver 500k Africans lost to cancer in 2022 - WHO
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, the cancer situation in Africa is alarming.…
HealthFG launches initiative for better maternal health
The Nigerian government is committed to promoting a lifesaving initiative that aims to improve maternal health outcomes, according to Prof. Moha…
HealthWorries arise as TB scourge persists in Nigeria
A recent report by the National Tuberculosis, Buruli Ulcer, and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) revealed that more than 18 Nigerians die hour…
HealthCervical Cancer: The second phase of HPV vaccination starts in May — FG
The Federal government has announced plans to begin the second phase of the vaccination against the Human papillomavirus (HPV) by May 2024. Dr.…
HealthGROWING TREND: Health-Conscious Cooking Oils
The choice of cooking oil is an important factor in Nigerian cuisine, not only for flavour but also for health considerations. In the past, the…
HealthEU to fund €18m for vaccine research in Nigeria
The European Union (EU) has pledged an investment of €18 million to support vaccine research in Nigeria. The funding will be used to enhance res…
HealthNAFDAC investigates tainted fried plantain chips
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is investigating a viral social media post that alleges a woman fried…
HealthBenin Republic receives initial shipment of malaria vaccines
Benin Republic has received its first doses of a vaccine for malaria. The government officially received 215,900 doses of the RTS,S vaccine, whi…
HealthMeningitis claims 190 lives in two years – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced that the country has recorded a total of 2,765 suspected and 303 conf…
HealthFG: Non-functional health centres linked to child mortality rate
Dr. Salma Anas, the special adviser on health to President Bola Tinubu, spoke at the 7th Annual Health Conference of the Association of Nigeria…
HealthThe Nigerian government has established a health research committee
The Federal Government of Nigeria has established the National Health Research Committee (NHRC) to address citizens' health challenges and contr…
HealthEfficiency of care for IDPs poor, management structure weak — Experts
EXPERTS, in a new study, have said the efficiency in the care of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in camps is weak and recommended an improve…
HealthHow to improve Nigerians’ health — Osibogun, ex-LUTH CMD
A former Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Professor Akin Osibogun, has said advancing the health o…
HealthDementia misunderstood, but real in community — Adebusuyi
DIRECTOR of the Chief Tony Anenih Geriatric Centre at the University College Hospital (UCH), Dr Lawrence Adebusiyi, has said dementia, a reason…
HealthLack of awareness of pre-marital genoytype screening fueling sickle cell cases in Nigeria – Dr Akintunde
In this interview with SADE OGUNTOLA, a Principal Medical Officer at the University of Ilorin Health Services Clinic and the overall best gradua…
Health30-year-old Guinness Eye Centre receives N161.3m in renovation
EYE care services at the 30-year-old Guinness Eye Centre at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi Araba, have received a boost with…
HealthVeterinarians seek ‘One Health’ approach to tackle zoonotic, transboundary diseases
The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) has urged members to champion the use of the’ One Health’ approach to create a positive impac…
HealthCervical cancer: FG vaccinates 4.7 million girls in 14 states, FCT
The Federal Government through the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has disclosed that it has vaccinated no fewer than 4…
HealthConcerns as Nigeria records over 200,000 deaths annually from food poisoning
The revelation at the gender and inclusion summit 2023 (GS-23), held recently in Abuja, that over 200,000 Nigerians die annually from food poiso…
HealthPoor functional PHC contributes to child mortality in Nigeria — Presidency
The Special Adviser to the President on Health, Dr Salma Ibrahim-Anas has said, Nigeria is among the 3 per cent of the world’s population and wi…
HealthDiphtheria Outbreak: Red Cross to train 2,000 Nigerian volunteers
Humanitarian body, the Red Cross Society, has appealed to the Nigerian public for collaboration in its latest campaign against the diphtheria ou…
HealthExperts identify herb that boost efficacy of common worm expeller
Albendazole is the most common worm expeller used for roundworm treatment, but it has many drawbacks. The quest for alternative compounds are, t…
Health307,167 children benefit from seasonal malaria prevention interventions in 6 Oyo LGs
OYO State government, in collaboration with the Malaria Consortium, provided 307,167 children, aged three to 59 months, with medicines for malar…
HealthMental health of university students
The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing and not just the absence of dis…
HealthNursing Council suspends Abia PTS exam, cites over-bloated admissions
Following the controversy generated by Preliminary Test Session examinations in Abia State nursing schools, the Nursing and Midwifery Council of…
HealthEating catfish can address malnutrition — NABDA
The Director-General of the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Professor Abdullahi Mustapha, has emphasized that the consumption…
HealthFG, WHO to reinforce health emergency programmes in North-East
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has restated its commitment to continually provide leadership and coordination to support the Federal Govern…
Health‘Japa’: 162 medical doctors, 789 nurses have left Kano – NMA
Hundreds of doctors and other medical personnel have left Kano State in search of greener pastures in foreign nations.This revelation was made b…
HealthFG okays recruitment of 200 doctors, nurses for FMC Ogun
The Federal Government has approved the recruitment of 200 medical and clinical personnel for the Federal Medical Centre in Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, O…
HealthWorld AIDS Day: Expert urges more awareness to prevent spread
Lagos-based pharmacist and health researcher, Oluwakorede Adedeji has called for more public awareness of the HIV/AIDS prevalence to prevent spr…
HealthRate of newborn mortality reduced, but far from SDGs target — Pate
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, says despite successes recorded in reducing neonatal deaths, Nigeria is…
HealthEbonyi first lady seeks support to promote health of HIV/AIDS victims
Ebonyi First Lady, Mrs Mary-Maudaline Nwifuru has called on community leaders to join hands with the state government to promote policies geared…
HealthStudy says velvet bean seeds, ‘werepe’, enhance fertility, not contraception
Women around the world have been preventing unintended pregnancy through various forms of birth control practices, from which most Nigerian wome…
HealthSightsavers treats 590 million NTD cases in Nigeria
Sightsavers, an international development charity, has disclosed that it worked with the governments and other partners to screen 1.3 million ch…
HealthNigerian scientists fail to win FG’s N36m prize for COVID-19, Lassa Fever cure
Nigerian scientists and researchers were not able to win the sum of N36 million offered by the Federal Government as reward for discovering cure…
HealthPsychologist gives insight into rising cases of incest
A couple of months ago, the social media was agog with the video of a 25-year-old lady, who was fighting her father for planning to remarry afte…
HealthInternational Men’s Day: Be responsible for your health, avoid preventable deaths, men told
IN celebrating International Men’s Day, men have been told to be responsible for their health and avoid preventable deaths by engaging in regula…
HealthAMR: Nigerian youths should be vanguards against antimicrobial resistance
OYO State government says that antibiotic-resistant infections pose a threat to health and has called on Nigerian students to be vanguards again…
HealthRedesign your health policy, spending – CSO tells Jigawa govt
Data obtained from health facilities in Jigawa State indicates that 75 per cent of disease burden and deaths can be tackled at the primary healt…
HealthHow Nigeria can make healthcare accessible for all —UCH CMD
Against the backdrop of Nigeria’s economy, the Chief Medical Director, University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Professor Abiodun Otegbayo, ha…
HealthWorld Toilet Day: Six simple ways to maintain toilet hygiene
Good hygiene requires consistent sanitation to protect against infections and germs spread. By being mindful of these germs, you can take proact…
HealthINTERVIEW: Why foreign countries see Nigeria as a breeding ground – UUTH CMD, Bassey
Professor Ememabasi Bassey, a former Commissioner for Health, Akwa Ibom State and Chief Medical Director of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospi…
HealthHow guinea corn, millet-based diets can help manage blood sugar in diabetes
For preventing or living well with type-2 diabetes, it is often thought that carbohydrates are best left out of meals. But studies suggest that…
HealthEnugu govt introduces HPV vaccine into routine immunisation
The Enugu State Government has introduced Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination into routine immunisation in Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs)…
HealthPresidency harps on ‘One Health’ approach to enhance health security
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Health, Dr Salma Ibrahim-Anas has said the initiative of One Health plays a pivotal role in enh…
HealthEmbrace exclusive breastfeeding, NAFDAC urges nursing mothers
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC) has advised nursing mothers to embrace exclusive breastfeeding to improve the heal…
HealthExercise as good as viagra for impotence —Study
EXERCISING for at least 30 minutes three times a week can be just as effective as Viagra and similar medications at improving erectile function,…
HealthLassa fever spreading across West Africa, higher mortality in pregnant women, children —Experts
EXPERTS at the 2023 Future of Health conference organised by Nigeria Health Watch in Lagos have described Lassa fever as a neglected disease tha…
HealthIbom teaching hospital to compliment UUTH soon — Gov Eno
Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has assured that the State University Teaching Hospital (AKSUTH), initiated by the immediate past administrat…
HealthCervical Cancer: Lagos govt begins free HPV vaccination for girls
The Lagos State Government is set to commence vaccination of young girls aged between 9 and 14 years in the state against Human Papillomavirus (…
HealthHPV vaccination: UNICEF targets 400,000 girls in Bauchi
As the 2 weeks campaign for the vaccination against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) ends tomorrow, not fewer than 400,000 girls between the ages of 9…
HealthCervical cancer: Nigeria to vaccinate 7.7m girls
Nigeria, on Tuesday, introduced the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunisation system and it is aimed at reaching 7.7 mill…
HealthWorld Polio Day: Rotary Club donates vaccine, mosquito nets in Ibadan
Rotary Club of Ibadan Jericho Metro on Tuesday administered the polio vaccine to children as part of activities marking the World Polio Day.The…
HealthIsrael has killed 2,360 children in Gaza Strip – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said 2,360 children have died in Israel’s counter attacks in the Gaza Strip in response to Hamas…
HealthNMA warns against politicising medical training
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has called for an investigation on the quality of medical education offered to Nigerians studying medicine…
HealthFive exercises to improve your hip dips
The hip dip is a term used to describe the natural indentation or curve that occurs on the outer sides of the hips, just below the hip bones. Th…
HealthCombatting health misinformation everybody’s business — Niger commissioner
Niger State Commissioner for secondary and tertiary health, Dr. Bello Tukur has observed that combatting health misinformation is everybody’s bu…
HealthFive foods pregnant women should include in their diet
Pregnancy for expectant mothers is a period when the body works tirelessly to nurture and develop a new life. Therefore, proper nutrition during…
HealthNigeria heightens surveillance as France records bed bug outbreak
Nigeria has heightened surveillance at all points of entry, following the outbreak of bed bug infestation in France and other parts of Europe. A…
HealthNAFDAC destroys fake, expired goods worth N500m in Abuja
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday destroyed fake and expired goods worth over N500 million…
HealthInsecurity, threat to private nurses’ operation — AGPNPN
National President of the Association of General Private Nursing Practitioners of Nigeria (AGPNPN), Prince Balogun Ajiboye has observed that ins…
HealthNAFDAC to review sanction on exporters of substandard products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), says it will review sanctions for exporters of substandard products.…
HealthGov Inuwa constitutes Gombe health agency board
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has approved the re-appointment of Dr. Mohammed Isa Umar as Chairman of the Board of Gombe State Co…
HealthSix ways to care for your fingernails
Practicing nail hygiene care and keeping the fingernails clean not only makes looks healthier, but it can also help prevent the transmission of…
HealthAddress demand for hygiene services, Sightsavers tasks FG, stakeholders
Sightsavers has called on the Federal Government and all stakeholders in the Nigerian health sector, particularly professional bodies, to rise t…
HealthSpirituality, wellbeing key to addressing mental health issues — Report
Gallup-led meta-analysis in partnership with Radiant Faith Foundation and Media Initiative has proffered solutions to age-long mentally related…
HealthWorld Sight Day: 90% of sight loss preventable, treatable — Optometrist
As the people of Imo State joined in the celebration of World Sight Day, a specialist optometrist, Dr Osinachi Evuline, has said that 90 per cen…
HealthPregnant woman’s death sparks controversy in Ogun
A weightlifter, Oluwasola Oladunjoye, has accused Korede Hospital, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, of killing his pregnant wife, Islamiat. But the hosp…
HealthDon calls for frequent self-detachment from phones, social media to boost mental health
FORMER Deputy Dean of Students at the University of Ibadan (UI), Dr Demola Lewis, has told Nigerian youths to practice self-detachment from phon…
HealthZamfara records 1188 cholera cases, 40 deaths
Zamfara State has recorded 1188 cases of cholera and 50 cases of diphtheria across the 14 local government areas of the State since December 202…
HealthPHCDA decries inadequate human resource at its facilities in Nigeria
THE Executive Director of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHDA), Dr Faisal Shuaib has decried inadequate manpower in the pr…
HealthDiphtheria outbreak: UNICEF donates N3.1million vaccines to Jigawa
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has donated 3.1 million Diphtheria vaccines as part of the organization’s response to Diphtheria out…
HealthEx-President WMA, Dr Osahon harps on stronger health care delivery system
On Monday, the immediate past president of the World Medical Association (WMA), Dr Osahon Enabulele, said that Africa alone was short of 5.3 mil…
HealthFG to accelerate progress on SDGs priority for adolescents’ health
The Federal Government has expressed commitment to accelerate progress on Sustainable Development Goals’ priority for adolescents and young peop…
HealthConcerns as HIV prevalence soars in Akwa Ibom
Despite the aggressive enlightenment campaign by the government, as well as several donor agencies, the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Akwa Ibom Stat…
HealthNo form of sexual activity is safe, if not practiced responsibly —Morhason-Bello
Imran Morhason-Bello, a Consultant in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan and Clinical Epide…
HealthFamily of four-year-old child seeks over N5m for leukemia chemotherapy
The family of four-year-old Mirabel Ilemoh, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (childhood cancer), is desperately seeking N5,91…
HealthOyo expanding baby-friendly initiative to boost breastfeeding rates, reverse stunting in 9LGAs
Oyo State has commenced the scaling up of the baby-friendly initiative in selected health facilities in nine local government areas in the state…
HealthLGBTQ associated with medical issues, expert says
A medical expert, Dr Tolulope Bella-Awusah, has said that being lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) is associated with lots of…
HealthGlaucoma
What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a chronic, progressive eye disease caused by damage to the optic nerve, which leads to visual field loss. One of t…
HealthSix northern states account for 97 per cent of diphtheria cases – Agency
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says six states account for a staggering 97 per cent of all reported diphtheria cas…
HealthWhat you should know about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Recently, a Nollywood actress, Juliana Olayode, popularly known as Toyo, shared her struggle with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Psoriasis…
Health2 million children to receive polio vaccines in Borno
The Borno State Government, in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO), has announced a massive vaccination campaign set to benefit…
HealthNigeria at 63: Osun residents lament soaring cost of living
Residents of Osun State have lamented the economic conditions in the state as Nigeria marked its 63rd Independence Day on Sunday. They told DAIL…
HealthWHO recommends second malaria vaccine for children
The World Health Organization, WHO, said Monday that its experts had recommended a second malaria vaccine for children, R21/Matrix-M. It was dev…
HealthWhy exclusive breastfeeding is good for child and family – Parents
As the campaign for the six-month exclusive breastfeeding continues, some young Kaduna parents who have practised it have described it as the be…
HealthNCDC records 1,968 Lassa fever cases, 181 deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has registered 1,068 Lassa fever infections across 112 local government areas in 28…
HealthNAFDAC debunks allegation of non-establishment of food testing lab
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has debunked a news publication in an online media alleging non-establ…
HealthDelayed appendicitis surgery may cause infection, death
Medical experts have described appendicitis as one of the leading causes of surgical emergency admission in most hospitals, warning that delayed…
Health63 Years: Nigeria’s healthcare at departure, not destination point for medical tourism — EXPERTS
After 63 years of independence, Nigeria is still grappling with basic health services challenges such as out-of-pocket payment, non-functional P…
HealthBuying medications without accessing information wrong —Oyo PSN chairman
CHAIRMAN, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Oyo State chapter, Mr Adegboyega Oguntoye, has told Nigerians that buying medications without…
HealthExcessive intake of ugwu, efirin, moringa harmful to fertility
Yes, pumpkin and moringa leaves are edible! The younger leaves of pumpkin are best for eating. Otherwise known as fluted gourd, iroko, ugwu, and…
HealthTuberculosis
Overview Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious illness that mainly affects the lungs. The germs that cause tuberculosis are a type of bacteria. Tubercu…
HealthWhat Are Cereals? Different Types of Cereals List with Benefits
What Are Cereals? Cereals are processed grains from which the inedible parts are removed and some of these are broken into small pieces. Cereals…
HealthNAFDAC seals 8 bakeries, 7 sachet water factories in Bauchi
NAFDAC has shut eight bakeries and seven sachet water factories in Bauchi State for failing to meet its stipulated manufacturing and hygiene sta…
HealthDiphtheria outbreak spreads across 105 LGAs, kills 453 children – NCDC, NPHCDA
Like a wild fire, the latest outbreak of Diphtheria in Nigeria has spread to 105 Local Government Areas across the country, killing 453 children…
HealthGovt hospitals need private counterparts’ collaboration for quality healthcare delivery — Expert
An expert and orthopaedic surgeon consultant, Dr. Christopher Otabo has called on government-owned hospitals in Nigeria to seek to collaborate w…