Category archives: Health

Nigeria has recorded 55 confirmed cases of Monkeypox (Mpox) across 21 states and the Federal Capital Territory, according to the latest report from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The report, covering the situation up to September 1, 2024, reveals that Mpox has been detected in 39 local government areas, with no […]

Paediatricians are raising alarms about the serious effects of poor sleep on children’s health, revealing that sleep deprivation can lead to childhood obesity and impair cognitive development. Experts explain that modern lifestyle factors, such as increased screen time and irregular sleep patterns, are major contributors to sleep deprivation among children. This lack of adequate sleep […]

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a recall for Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap following the discovery of a chemical impurity in the product. According to a statement released on NAFDAC’s X account, the recall involves the soap batch number 81832M 08, which was manufactured in Germany. The […]

Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, Senior Prophet of Christ MercyLand Deliverance Ministry, has refuted allegations that his church used the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)’s name to deceive the public in relation to spiritual items such as “miracle water” and “miracle soap.” In a statement released by the church’s media team and […]

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across various parts of the country from Monday to Wednesday. According to NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Sunday, northern states such as Katsina, Sokoto, Kano, Zamfara, Kebbi, Kaduna, Adamawa, and Taraba will experience isolated thunderstorms on Monday morning. The forecast for the afternoon and […]

The Federal Government has issued a warning of potential flooding affecting 21 states and 123 locations due to expected heavy rainfall from September 4-8, 2024. The seven states anticipated to face the most severe flooding are Benue, Kogi, Anambra, Delta, Imo, Rivers, and Bayelsa. The National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre has advised communities, especially […]

The Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has expressed concern that the recent fuel price hike could lead to an increase in hospital admissions due to rising stress and mental health issues among Nigerians. The NMA has urged President Bola Tinubu to address the issue by reversing the price increase and working […]

Recent research highlights the potential benefits of Corchorus olitorius—commonly known as jute leaf or ewedu—in reducing complications associated with childbirth, particularly concerning high birth weight, known as macrosomia. This study, published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, offers new insights into the traditional use of ewedu for enhancing maternal and infant health. Key Findings from the […]

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to create a drug manufacturing agency aimed at improving access to high-quality pharmaceuticals. This was revealed by Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, during the 7th Nigeria Pharma Manufacturers’ Expo in Lagos. The initiative seeks to boost local drug production and ensure stringent quality assurance through partnerships with […]

Bill Gates, Co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has shed light on why Nigeria receives the largest share of the foundation’s intervention funds in Africa. Speaking during the 2024 NutriVision Dialogue in Abuja, Gates emphasized the country’s significant needs due to its large population and pressing health and development challenges. “We spend a […]