The Yobe Government has deployed 50 health experts to investigate the root causes of the alarming cases of kidney failure in some parts of the state. The Director of the Biomedical Science Research and Training Centre, Yobe State University, Dr Mahmud Maina, made this known in Gashua in the Bade Local Government Area of the state. ”We are here in Bade Emirate to begin a kidney research project funded by…

One in five UK adults now live with diabetes or pre-diabetes, according to “alarming” data that highlights the effects of rising obesity levels, poor diets, and a “broken” food system. Diabetes UK reports that 12.2 million people are affected, including 4.6 million with diagnosed diabetes, 1.3 million with undiagnosed diabetes, and 6.3 million with pre-diabetes, marking the highest total ever recorded. Only a small portion of cases involve type 1…

With a significant number of reported cases, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) acknowledged a trend—diphtheria is primarily affecting children aged 1 to 14. The agency’s recent revelation noted that out of 41,336 confirmed diphtheria cases in the country, about 15,845 children are significantly affected. Diphtheria, which spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes, has led to a 61% rise in cases among children. During reporting…

To protect public health in Rivers State, the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) destroyed fake, expired, and substandard drugs worth N4.7 billion on Thursday. The destruction took place at the Rivers State Waste Management Authority (RIWAMA) Dumpsite in Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area, where the harmful substances were set ablaze. This exercise, which began yesterday, is part of ongoing efforts to combat contraband drugs across six…

“Without access to ARVs, we will see an increase in HIV-related deaths. The situation is dire.” – Dr. Abdullahi Balog President Donald Trump’s foreign aid freeze is causing panic across African countries, leaving millions of lives in jeopardy. In South Africa, where the world’s largest HIV epidemic continues to claim lives, the abrupt shutdown of PEPFAR-funded clinics has left thousands without medical support. A USAID-funded sexual health clinic in Johannesburg…

The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has revealed that the number of deaths recorded in the first four weeks of 2025 surpasses the figure recorded in 2024, with 48 deaths reported. As of the first four weeks of 2025, it was noted on Thursday that 53 deaths had been recorded, according to a report retrieved from the NCDC. About 191 suspected cases are being traced to combat the spread.…

The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mojisola Adeyeye, has called for the death penalty for drug peddlers, particularly those involved in selling counterfeit medicines that result in the deaths of children. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Friday, February 7, Adeyeye emphasised that only strict and severe penalties could effectively deter drug peddlers. She cited a recent incident in which…

New research reveals the danger of ‘fatty muscles’, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself against this hard-to-detect risk Hiding in plain sight, fat can be notoriously difficult to spot. It doesn’t always spill over the top of your waistband or push against the buttons of your shirt; instead, it lurks deep inside us, undetected by BMI tests, building up in organs and tissue where it does more…

“We know that coming forward for prostate checks can be daunting, but it could save your life. We encourage men to consult the prostate cancer symptoms advice available on NHS.uk and to see their GP if they are concerned.” – Professor Peter Johnson Prostate cancer has now overtaken breast cancer as the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK, according to new analysis. The alarming rise in cases has prompted…

Eradicating female genital mutilation (FGM), which leaves millions of girls and women with lifelong physical, emotional, and psychological scars, has led to a global call for collective action from health organizations. By 2030, an estimated 27 million more girls will be affected if the issue is ignored. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the World Health Organization (WHO) have reaffirmed their commitment to…

The House of Representatives has called on the Attorney General of the Federation to propose more severe sanctions, including life imprisonment, for producers and importers of counterfeit drugs into Nigeria. This resolution was passed following the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance, sponsored by Tolani Shagaya, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), during Thursday’s, February 6, plenary. Shagaya, while highlighting the gravity of the motion, expressed…

Ensuring and combating the emergence of the Lassa fever surge in the state has led the Ondo State Government to upgrade and equip the Public Health Laboratory (PHL) centre. In collaboration with the Institute of Human Virology (IHVN), the completed laboratory facility will assist the testing centre located at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Owo. The handover ceremony was held on Thursday at the Public Health Laboratory Centre, Reference Hospital,…