Bacteria are rapidly developing resistance to antibiotics, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned, with one in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections now caused by antibiotic-resistant pathogens. The organisation quantified the
A new global health study has revealed a worrying trend — deaths among adolescents and young adults are rising in several parts of the world, even as overall global life
Recent early research suggests that a simple, noninvasive brain test may help forecast whether a person taking antidepressants will experience sexual side effects. This breakthrough could lead to more tailored
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has partnered with the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) to develop herbal medicines that meet global standards of
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has expanded its immunisation campaign by taking vaccine services directly to churches, mosques and markets. The agency said the initiative aims to
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has applauded Germany’s pledge of €1 billion to the Global Fund, describing it as a significant act of solidarity and
A neuropsychiatric expert, Dr Sunday Sajo, has revealed that more than 70 per cent of Nigerians living with mental health challenges have no access to medical treatment. Sajo, who is
Health experts have called on the 36 state governments to improve preparedness for health security by dismantling isolated or “siloed” approaches to emergency response, governance, and overall public health protection.
President Bola Tinubu’s wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerian women to prioritise their health as the world marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. October is observed annually as Breast
The Redeemers’ Aids Initiative for People and Community (RAPAC), the charity arm of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, in partnership with the Clinton Health Access Initiative, has provided free