The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday to protect the rights of people living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. The signing took place at the inaugural Access to Justice Coordination Forum in Abuja. Speaking at the ceremony in…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A Professor of Dermatology, Dasetima Altraide, has sounded a warning about the risks associated with excessive intake of Vitamin C, citing its potential to cause kidney stones and chronic kidney disease. His warning comes on the heels of a disturbing case involving a 28-year-old woman who suffered kidney failure due to…
A new study reveals that omega-3 supplements, combined with regular exercise, may slow biological aging in older adults by 3 to 4 months over three years. Researchers analyzed data from the DO-HEALTH trial, involving over 700 participants aged 70 and older, and found measurable improvements in molecular aging markers. The study, recently published in Nature…
The World Health Organisation (WHO), on Monday, releases a crucial technical brief on encephalitis, a serious neurological condition marked by brain inflammation. The report highlights the urgent need for global awareness and action, as encephalitis affects individuals of all ages and can lead to severe long-term complications. In a report made public on the organisation’s…
The Export-Import Bank of China (China EXIM) and UNICEF have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support vulnerable children in Nigeria. This partnership will enhance healthcare, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in up to 450 Nigerian communities, a crucial step in safeguarding children’s health. According to a joint statement issued by the organisations…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Edo State Government has confirmed 13 deaths from the Lassa Fever outbreak in the state between December 2024 and February 2025. According to Director of Public Health in the State’s Ministry of Health Dr. Stephenson Ojeifo, “But, as at today, of that number 83 were confirmed positive for the disease…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has made a significant move in its efforts to sanitize the country’s drug distribution system. In the first week of its enforcement operations, the agency sealed over 3,000 shops within the Idumota Open Drug Market in Lagos. In a statement…
Lately, severe tooth aches have sent many to their early graves. Hundreds of thousands are at risk of this dental disease. Ordinarily seen as a common pain in the incisor and ignored pains in the tooth is becoming a dreaded threat to life. Sudden deaths resulting from the aches are increasing bringing to shocking realization…
Medical professionals and cancer advocates have expressed concern over the rising incidence of childhood cancer in Nigeria, calling on the government to improve financial and medical assistance for affected children. During an event in Abuja on Saturday marking the 2025 International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD), the National Coordinator of the National Cancer Control Programme, Dr….
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Members of the Maryland Golden Lions Club, Lagos British Lions Club, and Indiana Lions Club, all under Zone C6, District 404B2 Lions Club International, on Valentine’s Day held a service program titled “Gift of Learning in Celebration of Valentine’s Day” at Bola Memorial Primary School in Ikeja, Lagos. The event began…
