Health & Fitness

Dr. Babajide Saheed, the Lagos State Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has raised concerns about the negative effects of the “japa syndrome” (the migration of healthcare workers) on…

In the quest for a curvier silhouette, many women focus on exercises like squats and lunges to build muscle in their thighs and hips. While workouts are essential, the role…

The availability of drugs in public health facilities across Kano State has seen remarkable improvement, reaching 96%, up from a previous 30%, according to the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN),…

Experts outline key priorities for Nigeria’s healthcare sector in 2025. These include funding, corporate investment, and workforce retention. Dr. Doyin Odunbajo stresses the need for more healthcare funding. He calls…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians about counterfeit Phesgo 600mg/600mg/10ml cancer treatment drugs, bearing batch number C5290S20. This counterfeit product, flagged by…

The Federal Government has disbursed a total of N87 million to support 2,819 pregnant women who accessed the Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEmONC) programme, part of its efforts…

The death toll from the ongoing Marburg virus outbreak in Tanzania has tragically risen to nine, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The agency…

Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has called for financial support to enable clinical trials on herbal medicines in…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised a critical alarm regarding the rising rates of diabetes in Africa, describing it as a “silent killer” and urging leaders to take immediate…

  In a landmark decision aimed at improving infant health and maternal well-being, the Cross River State Government has extended maternity leave for nursing mothers in the state’s civil and…