[ad_1] NOTE: This story deals with suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. Organizations advocating for resources to prevent veteran suicide in Kentucky recently made their case to the legislature’s Interim Joint Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection….
[ad_1] The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says Nigeria must build no fewer than 3.9 million toilets annually to end open defecation by the 2025 target. Jane Bevan, UNICEF Chief of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), said this on Monday at the opening of a two-day maiden toilet business owners conference in Abuja. Ms Bevan…
By Juliet Jacob Ochenje The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Primary Healthcare Board has reported a diphtheria outbreak, with an index case confirmed case and one death. Director of Public Health, Dr Saddiq Abdurrahman, disclosed this on Monday at a media briefing in Abuja. He said the outbreak prompted swift action as an Emergency Operation Centre…
[ad_1] By Ijeoma UKAZU In order to achieve sustainable development goal 2, which is targeted at ending hunger, experts have called for increased investment in the production of protein-rich foods that are inexpensive, accessible, and sustainable. With the global call for nutrition sufficiency, Nutritionists have said that promoting protein-rich foods consumption from different sources is…
[ad_1] SHANGHAI, July 3 (Xinhua) — When you enjoy the companionship of pets at home, have you ever thought about the more meaningful things they can do? Wu Qi, a pet trainer in his 30s, have demonstrated their immense potential, as his team has trained over 300 dogs, most of which are pets, to help…
[ad_1] By PAULINE KAIRU Water shortages could be the norm for much of Africa due to an extensive decrease in runoff that has seen its reservoir grow emptier and population increase, warns a study. The research conducted using satellite data from over 7,000 global reservoirs, shows that although total storage capacity has increased over the…
[ad_1] Tony Elumelu, chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, says taking his fitness seriously before he turned 30 “has been one of my best decisions in life”. Sharing his recipe for healthy success on his website, the 60-year-old entrepreneur urged people to invest in their well-being as they would in business. Elumelu,…
By Juliet Jacob Ochenjeu Men are more prone to having stroke because their lifestyles put their health at risk, a medical expert has said. Dr. Roberts Osas Ikhu-Omoregbe of the Maitama District Hospital, Abuja, in a chat with African Health Report (AHR) on causes of stroke, explained that men live hectic lifestyles and take more…
[ad_1] German courts on Monday will hear two civil cases against the manufacturers of coronavirus vaccines for allegedly damaging the health condition of some persons. In one of the cases, the Regional Court in Rottweil in the south-western state of Baden-Württemberg is scheduled to hear the lawsuit brought by a 58-year-old man for damage to…
By Gom Mirian In an effort to combat the rising issue of drug abuse among youths, the Lagos State Government has issued a warning to young individuals about the dangers of negative peer pressure and its connection to drug abuse. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, who gave the warning at a…
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