The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria, Dr. Bashir Idris, has called on health practitioners to prioritise digital literacy as a critical
The launch of a new digital wellness platform by Medical Tourism Africa has sparked fresh debate about who truly benefits from Nigeria’s fast-growing wellness and medical tourism industry, in a
Lemon is a popular and versatile citrus fruit valued for its fresh taste and aroma. It’s widely used to flavour foods, drinks, and fragrances, and has long been appreciated for
No fewer than six persons died in a recent Lassa Fever outbreak in two local government areas of Edo State. Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Cyril Oshiomhole, who disclosed
The Lagos State Government on Friday expanded its Eko Cares health outreach to officers of the Nigeria Police Force, with a target of reaching at least one thousand beneficiaries across
Nigeria’s collaboration with the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (USCDC) on HIV data systems has reshaped how the country delivers care, allocates resources, and ensures accountability in
The Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has called for stronger institutional support and social inclusion for persons living with albinism, citing persistent discrimination, health risks and weak policy implementation. With
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has clarified misconceptions about the Nigeria–United States Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on HIV and malaria, stressing that the agreement
The Nigerian Association of Nephrology (NAN) has sounded the alarm that approximately 11 per cent of Nigerians are living with kidney disease, describing the trend as a growing public health
For years, the quiet spread of skin bleaching across Nigeria has unfolded in salons, bedrooms, markets and social media timelines—often dismissed as a matter of beauty preference or personal choice.
As Nigerians prepare to mark Valentine’s Day, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has called on the public to celebrate responsibly by taking proactive steps to prevent
Walk through any Nigerian city today and you’ll hear jokes about the “pot belly” — a sign of enjoyment, soft living, or “evidence of good food.” At social gatherings, it