HEALTH CARE
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Caring for Aging Brains: The Dementia Challenge
All in all, as many Nigerians begin to be aware of the dementia condition, Nigeria must transition from basic advocacy…
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NHIA Hits 22 Million Health Insurance Enrollees as Nigeria’s Universal Coverage Push Gains Ground
NHIA, Health Insurance, Kelechi Ohiri, Universal Health Coverage, Nigerian Healthcare, Health Sector Reform, NAIPE, Health Maintenance Organisations, SafeCare, Vulnerable Group…
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Only One in Four Men Had Optimal Semen Quality in a Major Study. Why Male Fertility Can No Longer Be Treated as a Women’s Burden
The “one in four” sperm-quality figure comes from a major Danish study, not a global diagnosis. But its larger message…
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Expert Warns Against Misuse of Lenacapavir for HIV Prevention
Lenacapavir offers a powerful new option for HIV prevention through twice-yearly injections, but experts warn that it must be used…
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NIMR Warns of Rising Resistance to Third-Generation Antibiotics in Nigeria
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has expressed growing concern over high-level resistance to third-generation antibiotics, particularly cephalosporins
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21-Year Liquid-Only Diet: The Medical Mystery of Sammy Samaila
At 21, Sammy Samaila has never eaten solid food. Yet he attends lectures daily, studies Sociology at Gombe State University,…
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WHO Pushes Health Taxes to Curb Chronic Diseases, Save 50 Million Lives
Global health body urges nations to raise taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by 50% by 2035 to fight…
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Urologist debunks breast cancer prevention myth
According to the American Cancer Society and other health organisations, breast cancer risk involves complex factors including genetics, hormones, lifestyle…
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We’ve destroyed fake drugs worth ₦100trn – NAFDAC DG
“It is disheartening that banned drugs with harmful effects, including unapproved medicines like tramadol and psychoactive substances, are still in…
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NAFDAC intensifies efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance in Nigeria
“NAFDAC is also monitoring the importation and use of human and veterinary antibiotics to ensure compliance with national regulations,”
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