The Officer in Charge of the Antenatal Clinic (ANC) at Miri Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Bauchi, Mrs. Umul-Khairi Musa, has encouraged pregnant mothers to take advantage of and participate in maternal and child health programmes as they enrol in antenatal care. Musa, who facilitated the cohort learning in maternal and child health, while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, highlighted the importance of the organized…

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, in collaboration with its Joint Venture (JV) partners — NNPCL, Total Energies, and Eni — donated seven life-saving pieces of equipment, including drugs, to the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH).

In England, a recent report has revealed a significant increase in obesity rates, with the majority of affected individuals located in Yorkshire, the Midlands, and the North East—regions that dominate the top 10 local areas with the highest obesity prevalence. Obesity, which contributes to reduced life expectancy and is linked to several risk factors such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and mental health conditions, has evolved into a complex…

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…

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…

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,…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has sounded the alarm on global health disparities, revealing that people born in the world’s wealthiest countries can expect to live over three decades longer than those in the poorest nations. This striking revelation comes from WHO’s World Report on Social Determinants of Health Equity, launched Tuesday by Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The report underlines how deeply social and economic conditions affect health outcomes…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised concern over the alarming rates of child malnutrition in Nigeria, revealing that the country holds the highest number of malnourished children in Africa and ranks second globally. During a press briefing on Monday in Abuja, Nemat Hajeebhoy, UNICEF’s Chief of Nutrition, shared that around 600,000 children across Nigeria are currently suffering from acute malnutrition. Of this number, roughly half are at risk of…