Every September 29, (Today, Sunday, September 29) marks World Heart Day. It is a global initiative to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease (CVD) and promote heart-healthy habits. As the world’s leading cause of death, claiming 17.3 million lives annually, CVD is a pressing concern that demands attention and action In Nigeria, the statistics are alarming,…
Palpable fears grip the residents of Lagos as the planned October 1 #FEARLESS Protest draws nearer. According to Africa Health Report AHR, checks their fear is over the likelihood of appearance of the Oro masquerades on the streets of Lagos on Independence Day. Previously, the Oro masquerades were released to the streets when mass protests…
Gruesome or inhuman, the act of ritual killing is dastardly, to put it succinctly. But this cruel act is fast growing as young Nigerians find it an easy route to ‘cash out’. In view of the threat posed by the mindboggling phenomenon, Africa Health Report’ Southwest correspondent, Korede Abdullah, delves into the alarming rise of…
In this report, our Reporter, Juliet Jacob who spoke with women who indulge in cigarette smoking found that the sudden rise is alarming. And, that the number of females in tobacco smoking is not only rising astronomically but could also outmatch the number of male smokers. A Growing Trend The rise in smoking among…
For the Federal government of Nigeria, alternative vaccination strategies to attain the ‘zero – dose children’ target is a work plan as it unveiled about a fortnight ago. But the intended vaccination revolution seems to have made little progress, raising more pertinent questions begging for answers. To all intent and purposes, this is within the…
Nigeria is grappling with a disturbing trend: the alarming rise of ritual killings perpetrated by internet fraudsters, notoriously known as Yahoo boys, who target young women for financial gain. To combat this menace, Dr. Idowu Olufemi Amos, a senior sociology lecturer at Federal University, Lokoja, in an exclusive interview shared insightful perspectives with Africa Health…
At about 9:15 am in the heart of Abuja, a city alive with both promise and peril, the sun hung low along the Gwarinpa-Kubwa expressway, casting long shadows that seemed to reflect the struggles of its inhabitants. Among them stood Hamid, a 34-year-old fuel hawker, a man whose very existence was a testament to resilience….
Eligible Voters in Ewohimi, particularly in Okaegben ward one, polling 3 and 15, were yet to exercise their franchise at 10.30 am at the ongoing Edo governorship election. The unit is the polling centre of the governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Asue Ighodalo where he is expected to vote. The voters who…
The fight against hard drugs in Nigeria has proven to be a difficult and never-ending challenge. Despite increased efforts by law enforcement agencies, the tactics used by drug cartels continue to evolve. As these criminals develop new ways to smuggle drugs, such as using Korean shipping companies, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) must…
In light of the concerns over the alleged fake degrees obtained from Nigerian’s neigbouring countries-Benin, Togo, Gom Mirian in this report explores some pertinent questions surrounding the government’s action banning certificates from these countries and its impact on the education system. Fake Degrees: A Deepening Crisis The story of probing questionable degree certificates obtained…
