A group of scientists has embarked on groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) research model that could predict disease and complications before an outbreak. The groundbreaking model, which uses technology similar to ChatGPT, is undergoing training using NHS data from 57 million people in England. Marked as a world first, with researchers from University College London (UCL) and King’s College London (KCL), officials said the soon-to-be-launched AI, known as Foresight, has the potential to unlock a healthcare revolution. Foresight, which will be trained using eight collected datasets, will, instead of predicting text like ChatGPT, use patient medical histories to examine potential future health…
Author: Helen Okechukwu
A recent national survey in Nigeria has revealed that more than two in five working women, constituting 43.4% across regions and industries, are seeking enhanced health coverage, including breast cancer care and menopause support, among other major health issues affecting women. The publication, titled “State of Women’s Health in Nigeria Report,” by Healthtracka’s Foundation for Advocacy, Innovation and Research (FAIR), aims to understand health-related issues affecting women at work with a solution-driven approach. The study highlights the gap in current health insurance coverage, and provides actionable recommendations for policymakers and employers. It also discloses that many Nigerian women feel unsupported and…
To improve the health sector and strengthen Nigeria’s economy, the Federal Government (FG) through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has established a Ministerial Committee for the Development of the Phytomedicine Value Chain. The committee is charged with the responsibility of integrating traditional and modern medicine, including building a foundation to support herbal remedies and rural livelihoods, which aligns with the World Health Organization (WHO). Dr. Iziaq Salako, Honourable Minister of State for Health & Social Welfare, during the inauguration of the committee, described the initiative as a testament which aims to achieve universal health coverage (UHC), economic…
To curb the rising tide of substance abuse in Nigeria, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disclosed that 62,595 drug suspects have been arrested between January 2021 and March 2025. Of these, 11,628 have been successfully prosecuted and convicted, while over 10.3 million kilograms of illicit drugs were seized during the same period. The revelation was made during a high-level training workshop organized by the NDLEA for members of the Nigeria Governors’ Spouses Forum (NGSF), held on Tuesday, in Abuja. The event aimed to build capacity among state first ladies to champion grassroots drug control initiatives. Read Also:…
Poor children face a stark survival disadvantage, as recent data from the World Health Organisation (WHO) reveals that they are 13 times more likely to die before their fifth birthday compared to those in wealthier nations. Despite the lack of a comprehensive 2025 data report, about 1.8 million child deaths could be prevented if the gap is bridged by enhancing equity between the poorest and wealthiest sectors within low- and middle-income countries. The WHO Commission on Social Determinants of Health’s first report, published in 2008, aimed to reduce the gap between and within countries in life expectancy, childhood, and maternal…
The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) has called for urgent reforms and increased public funding to combat Nigeria’s alarming maternal mortality rates. The event, which gathered stakeholders from government, donor agencies, and the health sector to discuss practical solutions for improving maternal care, particularly for vulnerable women, emphasised that accessible health insurance is key to saving women’s lives. The appeal was made at Abuja during the 7th edition of the NSSF Fireside Chat Series in Abuja, themed “Breaking Barriers to Maternal Health Equity: The Role of Health Insurance in Promoting Women’s Wellness.” NSSF CEO Dr. Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko lamented Nigeria’s maternal…
Experts say the cheekily dubbed “fart walks” not only aid digestion but may help reduce the risk of chronic conditions, including cancer. In a surprising twist on wellness advice, physicians are encouraging people to take post-meal walks — and not be ashamed to pass gas while doing so. Dr. Tim Tiutan, an internal medicine physician at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, shared in a viral Instagram Reel that walking after meals promotes intestinal motility — the movement of the intestines — which helps reduce gas buildup and prevents constipation. “I totally support fart walks,” Tiutan said…
Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has criticized the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, for claiming that Nigerians today are worse off than in 1960. Onanuga, on Monday via his X page, said Adesina’s claim that Nigeria’s GDP per capita in 1960 was $1847 and that it is $824 today was questionable. He wondered how Adesina arrived at the conclusion, noting that the figures do not align with available data. “According to available data, our country’s GDP was $4.2 billion in 1960, and per capita income for a population…
The Lagos State Government, through the operatives of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) of Badagry Command, has announced the arrest of three notorious suspected human traffickers’ syndicates, including a minor. The suspects, Damilola Bashiru, 17, a resident of Posukoh; Afolabi Senami, 22; and Christian Loveth, 25, were apprehended within Badagry in Lagos State. According to the LNSC on Sunday, the three suspects were said to have been arrested on 28 April following weeks of surveillance and intelligence gathering. Further details revealed that Bashiru and Senami are recruiters working for Loveth. Loveth who hails from Abia State but resides…
Lagos State Commissioner of Police (CP) Mr. Olohundare Jimoh, has urged survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (GBV) to report incidents promptly and reject the fear of societal stigma, emphasizing that early reporting is critical to ensuring justice. Jimoh assured the survivors that the police are fully equipped to handle such cases with sensitivity and speed. Jimoh while speaking on Sunday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reaffirmed the command’s commitment to deploying technology in combating crimes, especially cybercrime and GBV. Read Also: ‘Stop discrimination against girl child’s, Gov AbdulRazaq to parents He stressed that scientific…
