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…
The head of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he narrowly escaped death during a deadly Israeli airstrike on Yemen’s Sanaa International Airport on Thursday. Speaking to BBC radio on Saturday, Tedros recounted the harrowing moments of the attack, which he said left his ears ringing from the force of the explosions. “I…
A recent study has raised concerns about the potential health risks of refrigerating certain foods, including potatoes, bananas, onions, and garlic. Experts warn that cold storage can lead to the production of harmful toxins and degrade the quality of these commonly stored items. Clinical nutritionist, Jhanvi Sanghvi from India highlighted the dangers of refrigerating onions,…
In a country where the scourge of counterfeit medications has claimed countless lives and jeopardized the health of millions of her citizens, the regulatory agency or body empowered by the laws to control, fight against the decadence, and save lives is seemingly absent. Against the backdrop of health complications arising from substandard medicines commonly available…
…4.7m Vaccine Doses Ready for Global Allocation The World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that Africa had recorded nearly 14,000 cases, including 60 deaths in 20 countries. WHO report highlights mpox impact in Africa raising further concerns about the virus posing a cross-border threat. According to WHO’s final 2024 multi-country external situation report that was published…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Abia State Primary Healthcare Development Agency has launched the ‘Big Catch Up’ immunisation programme to vaccinate over 111,000 children who missed their routine vaccination in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Abia State Immunisation Officer, Mrs Chinwe Èké ọn Friday, the programme aims to capture children who…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Zambia has reported its second confirmed mpox case, nearly three months after the first case was detected. According to Douglas Syakalima on Friday, Zambia’s acting health minister, the latest case involves a 34-year-old woman from Kitwe in Copperbelt Province. Her husband, who works in a neighbouring country with confirmed mpox cases,…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Ethiopia has reported a staggering 8.4 million malaria cases since the beginning of 2024, making it the highest-ever number of cases reported within a year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). “Malaria continues to pose a public health risk in Ethiopia, (reaching) an epidemic proportion with an average of more…
To address the issue of counterfeit drinks in Nigeria, Quilox, a popular nightclub in Lagos, has initiated a campaign to raise awareness about the risks associated with fake beverages. During a media event in Lagos, Akinlabi Peller, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Quilox, stressed the club’s steadfast dedication to maintaining quality and safety. He…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his commitment to tackling malnutrition and enhancing maternal and child health by releasing ₦500 million as counterpart funding to UNICEF for nutrition initiatives in the state. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, governor Yusuf made…
