Korede Abdullah in Lagos Families planning overseas travel this summer are being urged to ensure their vaccinations are up to date amid a sharp rise in global measles cases. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning following a 25-year high of measles infections in Europe, with outbreaks also reported in countries like…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A Nigerian medical expert, Dr. Iyayi Osifo, has sparked public interest after revealing that a rare genetic mutation can make some individuals naturally resistant to HIV. In a post shared on his social media platforms, Osifo explained that the mutation affects the CCR5 receptor found in white blood cells — a…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos As Muslims across Lagos State and Nigeria celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) has extended warm wishes to the Muslim community, highlighting the festival’s message of faith, sacrifice, and unity. In a statement by LSACA’s Chief Executive Officer on Friday, Dr. Folakemi Animashaun, the agency emphasized the alignment…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano A devastating fire outbreak at the popular mobile phone market in Kano has led to the loss of property worth billions of naira. The chairman of the market, Ambassador Jamilu Bala Gama, told the PUNCH that the fire lasted for about six to seven hours. He added that the inferno affected…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano As the scent of grilled ram meat wafted through the streets of Sabon Gari on Sunday morning, 72-year-old Gambo Ladan sat quietly on a wooden stool outside his one-room apartment in the Gwarzo area of Kano. Clad in a worn white kaftan, his prayer beads wrapped loosely around his wrist, the…
The Nigerian armed forces has celebrated a major defeat of terrorists in the north east of the country. Disclosing this to the media in a statement in which it described as a significant military operation, the defence headquarters stated that troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have successfully foiled terrorist attacks on Buratai, Biu Local…
Hope rises for persons living with HIV/AIDS with a new study by Australian scientists revealing a groundbreaking application of mRNA technology. The mRNA is the same innovation used in COVID-19 vaccines. The study further shows that mRNA could transform HIV treatment by targeting the virus’s hidden reservoirs within the body. The peer-reviewed study, published in…
…Urges Urgent Action A civic technology platform, MonITNG, has sounded the alarm over the deteriorating condition of the General Hospital in Sabongidda-Ora, Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State, urging Governor Monday Okpebholo to intervene urgently before the facility becomes completely unusable. In a post shared via its official X handle on Friday, MonITNG…
A newly released report by Visual Capitalist, based on the United Nations’ World Population Prospects 2024, paints a grim picture of global health disparities. Nigeria ranks last in life expectancy worldwide, with an average lifespan of just 54.6 years—54.3 years for men and 54.9 years for women. This stark revelation, reported by Korede Abdullah, Africa…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a sharp departure from policy platitudes, philanthropist Bill Gates has issued a dire warning that Nigeria is on the brink of a worsening health crisis due to its underwhelming healthcare budget and looming global aid cuts. Speaking at the inaugural Goalkeepers event in Lagos on Wednesday, Gates stressed that the…
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