Anti-inflammatory drugs taken by millions of pregnant women around the world may raise the risk of autism in their babies. Autism is becoming a serious health condition which experts are finding its treatment challenging. A study looked at the impact on children who are exposed to glucocorticoids – a class of steroids – in the…
The Norovirus is spreading via clothes and soft-furnishings, experts warn as infections surge – winter vomiting bug can linger in fabric for a month Norovirus microbes can silently lurk in clothes fabric for up to a month, infecting those who touch them, experts warned today amid a worrying spike in infections. Other fabric-covered objects such…
In the face of mounting challenges in northern part of Nigeria in particular, many entered 2025 with high hopes and anticipation for positive changes under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. It’s no news that the country is grappling with a multitude of issues ranging from economic instability, rising insecurity and poor healthcare, heated debates…
As Nigeria enters a new year like other nations of the world, the citizens, smarting from economic hardship in particular, have begun to share their hopes and expectations in the new year- 2025. Interestingly, despite the economic odds faced Nigerians remain optimistic about the prospects for recovery and growth. Korede Abdullah, Africa Health Report, AHR,…
As the final curtain is about to be drawn on 2024, Korede Abdullah, the Southwest correspondent for Africa Health Report, recounts the year’s most pivotal events. With clinical precision, he not only chronicles the main events that have shaped Nigeria’s political landscape but also probes the complexities of government policies and their far-reaching impact on…
In 2024, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu undertook a series of international trips, reinforcing Nigeria’s global presence and fostering diplomatic, economic, and political relations with various nations. His extensive travels were framed within the context of strengthening Nigeria’s influence on the world stage, while also addressing critical issues such as energy cooperation, economic partnerships, and…
As 2024 comes to a close, Africa stands at a crucial juncture in its journey toward sustainable health and development. The year has been significant for the continent, marked by ongoing health challenges, economic hurdles, and an increasing emphasis on climate change. Amid these complexities, a powerful group of global and African leaders, innovators, and…
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…
In a nation where the mere sight of military personnel has long been synonymous with fear and destruction, the Nigerian Armed Forces are on a mission to rewrite their narrative. For decades, communities across Nigeria have viewed soldiers with suspicion, associating them with chaos, war, and violence. However, under the leadership of the Chief of…
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…
