Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) has announced funding of up to $9.9 million for a landmark vaccine safety project led by the Global Vaccine Data Network (GVDN). The project, titled “Background Rates of Adverse Events for Vaccine Evaluation in Africa,” aims to generate baseline data on naturally occurring clinical…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A new study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, has found that antibiotic use is not associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in healthy older adults. The study, which followed over 13,500 participants for five years, provides reassurance for older adults…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano In a significant step towards enhancing healthcare delivery, the Federal Government and the Adamawa State Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to convert Mubi General Hospital and Cottage Hospital Hong into Federal Medical Centres (FMCs). The MoU was signed during a formal ceremony attended by key government officials…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government has taken bold steps to combat noise pollution, introducing stricter measures that require nightclubs, lounges, bars, and worship centers to obtain permits for events involving amplified sound. According to the state government, these regulations aim to safeguard residents’ health and well-being, particularly during the festive season and…
The Kano State Government has introduced a new healthcare initiative for inmates in the state’s correctional facilities. The program, aimed at ensuring free and quality healthcare services, was unveiled by the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Healthcare Management Agency, Dr. Rahila Aliyu-Mukhtar, during a visit to the State Controller of the Nigeria Correctional Service…
Worst multiple viruses and public health threats that unleashed on Nigerians’ health and almost overwhelmed healthcare personnel. Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano, in introspective analysis highlights the key illnesses needing urgent actions to get rid off. In 2024, Nigeria has grappled with a series of epidemics and disease outbreaks that have cast a shadow over…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano In a bid to improve child nutrition and health outcomes, the Federal Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Bank-assisted Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ARIN) project, has organized a 16-day training program for 722 primary health care workers in Katsina State. The training, focused on Maternal, Infant, and…
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled for prostate removal surgery on Sunday, his office announced. The procedure follows a recent diagnosis of a urinary tract infection linked to a benign prostate enlargement. Netanyahu, 75, was examined at Hadassah Hospital on Wednesday, where doctors identified the issue. A statement from the Prime Minister’s office confirmed…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos As Nigerians celebrate Christmas, the Lagos County Club has urged citizens to prioritize malaria prevention to avoid untimely deaths. According to Ayodeji Osikoya, Chairman of the Swimming Section, “Malaria can be prevented by preventing mosquito bites, which transmit the plasmodium parasite that causes malaria.” Osikoya spoke at the “Swim Against Malaria…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging suggests that a nutritious breakfast can play a crucial role in maintaining cardiovascular health. Researchers found that consuming 20-30% of daily energy needs at breakfast can help reduce cardiometabolic risk factors in older adults. The study, conducted at the…
