An oncologist and Medical Director of Jacaranda Cancer Centre, Abeokuta, Dr Kehinde Ololade, has said that Cancer is not a spiritual arrow shot by one enemy hiding somewhere, but a disease that anyone could have, irrespective of status, gender or…

A 10-year impact report by She Writes Woman (SWW) has identified the South-west, particularly Lagos State, as the region with the highest number of reported mental health distress cases in Nigeria. The report, unveiled on Sunday in Abuja and obtained…

If you have an ulcer, toothache or diabetes, you may want to consider adding cloves to your diet. Even without these conditions, this widely available spice offers health benefits that make it a practical addition to everyday meals. Cloves, scientifically…

Ghana has rejected a bilateral health deal with the United States, the latest stumbling block to the Trump administration’s effort to overhaul foreign aid, a source ‌familiar with the negotiations said. Ghanaian authorities baulked at terms requiring the sharing of…

A new study has found that exposure to pesticide-heavy environments may raise cancer risk by up to 150 per cent, even when the chemicals involved are individually considered safe. According to ScienceDaily on Monday, citing the study, living in areas…

The President of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN), Terfa Kene, says Nigeria lacks sufficient public health physicians due to an underlying shortage of medical doctors nationwide. Mr Kene said this during an interview with the News…

The United Nations Population Fund has partnered with the Sokoto State Government to train 500 young women as community midwives under a scholarship scheme aimed at improving maternal healthcare and reducing mortality in rural communities. The initiative was unveiled on…

A suspected outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) has killed several residents, mostly children, in Kurawa village, Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, triggering panic as health authorities race to contain the disease. Residents and community leaders said the…

A Non-Governmental Organisation, Support for Women and Teenage Children, says stigma, denial and economic hardship are driving new HIV infections in Kano State. The programme director, Dr Farida Abdulmalik, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of…

The National Council on Nutrition has adopted the National Policy on Food and Nutrition (2026–2035) and directed the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning to present it to the Federal Executive Council for ratification. The decision was taken at…

The Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria has called for deeper collaboration among industry players, regulators and investors to strengthen local pharmaceutical manufacturing and reduce the country’s growing dependence on imported medicines. The association made this known on Tuesday at…

A new autism-focused initiative by The Alternative Bank has brought renewed attention to longstanding gaps in early diagnosis and caregiver support in Nigeria’s healthcare system. The initiative was unveiled at the bank’s maiden Autism Stakeholders Roundtable and Policy Dialogue in…

Health professionals and researchers in the health sector have called for urgent, coordinated action to address the growing burden of sickle cell disease in Nigeria and across Sub-Saharan Africa. They made the call at the Centre of Excellence for Sickle…

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State Branch, has rejected a recent Federal High Court ruling affirming the powers of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate alleged medical negligence at the Lifebridge Medical Diagnostic Centre Limited.…

A Professor of Medicine at the University of Lagos, Olufemi Fasanmade, on Thursday, called on the Federal Government to make health insurance compulsory for Nigerians as rising cases of hypertension, diabetes, kidney failure and other non-communicable diseases continue to deepen…