A study by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston has found that consuming fish can reduce the risk of developing tinnitus, a condition characterised by ringing in the ears. Over a span of 30 years, individuals who consumed more than two servings of fish per week were found to have a 25% lower…
The Federal Government has reiterated its dedication to delivering quality healthcare services across Nigeria. Speaking at the eighth annual conference of the Association of Nigeria Health Journalists (ANHEJ) in Abuja, Dr. Salma Anas, the Special Adviser to the President on Health, emphasized this commitment Dr. Anas highlighted the administration’s goals under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership,…
A sombre mood engulfed a village in Kenya’s Rift Valley last week as dozens of medical interns joined other mourners at the burial of their colleague who had taken his own life. Speaker after speaker lamented the loss of Francis Njuki, a 29-year-old trainee pharmacist, whose family told the BBC about his feelings of exhaustion…
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the establishment of a new Ministry of Livestock Development. This strategic move aims to bolster the state’s agricultural sector and enhance livestock production. A statement from the Governor’s office revealed that the Secretary to the State Government, Head of Service, and Commissioner for Agriculture have been tasked…
The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has received $118 million from the United States, through USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, to provide life-saving assistance to over 1 million displaced people in Eastern and Central Africa. The funding comes as the number of displaced people in the region has doubled over the past four years,…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Stakeholders in Akwa Ibom State are participating in a five-day workshop to adapt the National Social Behaviour Change (SBC) Strategy, supporting community mobilization efforts under the Advancing Nutrition in Nigeria Project. The project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Helen Keller International, aims to…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commenced a detailed investigation into reports of suspected counterfeit Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg capsules, reportedly manufactured by Ecomed Pharma Ltd and marketed by Devine Kings Pharmaceutical Ltd. This probe comes in response to serious adverse reactions allegedly linked to the medication, with complaints emerging…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on Nigeria to address critical funding gaps and systemic challenges in its fight against Tuberculosis (TB). Speaking at the opening ceremony of the National TB Conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo, WHO Country Representative, highlighted Nigeria’s progress in TB control while underscoring the urgent need…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm on malaria, stating that the disease remains a significant threat in Africa, where 95% of global malaria deaths occur. According to the WHO’s World Malaria Report on Wednesday, low- and middle-income countries bear the brunt of the disease’s impact. WHO Director-General…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A landmark gene therapy has shown unprecedented results in reversing heart failure and restoring cardiac function in a large animal model. The therapy, which increases cardiac bridging integrator 1 (cBIN1) levels, significantly improved heart function and survival rates. Researchers focused on restoring cBIN1, a critical heart protein, which is lower in…
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