As measles cases witnessed an upsurge globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have raised concerns that children below age five suffer the most, leaving them prone to the risk of contracting the viral disease. The health organization said the viral diseases have been on the increase due to inadequate immunization coverage globally, driving the surge with about 10.3 million cases…

Following a previous 21-day warning strike, the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has issued a fresh seven-day ultimatum for the government to meet their demands. MDCAN, an association representing professionals with the highest qualifications in the fields of medicine and dentistry, announced that the strike will commence on November 18 and end on November 24 if their requests are not addressed. In a communiqué issued after its…

The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Jide Idris, has issued a public health warning to residents, urging them to prevent further outbreaks of Lassa Fever and cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) in Nigeria by maintaining a clean environment. DG Idris made this statement in Abuja while addressing the press, encouraging residents to seal any rodent entry points to prevent them from gaining access to homes. Lassa fever…

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday raised concern over the high rate of diabetes cases witnessed around the globe and urged countries to take adequate action to suppress the increase. It was noted that the number of adults living with diabetes worldwide is beyond 800 million, more than quadrupling since 1990, adding that The Lancet made this known in new data research on World Diabetes Day. In the disclosure,…

The State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards has hosted a health workshop in readiness to prevent the attack of viral diseases, particularly Mpox and Marburg. According to the document shared on their X handle on Wednesday, it noted that training was designed for the port health officers from Kenya’s 26 points of entry. The notice came after the country witnessed three new cases of mpox, ending a month-long…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his commitment to eradicating mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS in the state. He emphasised that this goal would be achieved through effective collaboration with the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) and other key stakeholders in the health sector. In a statement shared on the state government’s social media platforms, Governor Oyebanji underscored the initiative’s purpose: ensuring no child is born with…

A new study suggests the human lifespan may cap at 115.7 years for women and 114.1 for men. Despite rising average life expectancies, scientists identify a biological ceiling for maximum age. Despite advances in medicine and lifestyle that allow people to live longer than ever, scientists now believe there’s a hard ceiling to human lifespan. According to groundbreaking research from the Netherlands, statisticians at Tilburg and Rotterdam’s Erasmus University have…

UK – Gloucester’s city center has been buzzing with talk about 33-year-old Hannah Roberts, who recently became the focal point of an unusual series of shoplifting incidents. Roberts reportedly tried to avoid detection by wearing a variety of headpieces, including wigs, as she attempted to evade restrictions set by local businesses.  Roberts had already been banned from entering stores within the City Safe Scheme, a local initiative designed to protect…

Maternal health experts are increasingly alarmed by the rising trend of pregnant women, particularly among younger mothers, opting for tight-fitting clothing, warning that this fashion choice could adversely affect pregnancy outcomes. According to health professionals, wearing restrictive clothing during pregnancy subjects mothers-to-be to unnecessary pressure and may even lead to premature contractions. This could have serious implications for both the mother and the developing fetus. One key concern is that…

Dr. Ikenna Onwuekwe, a distinguished Professor of Internal Medicine and Neurology at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has recently issued a crucial call to individuals over the age of 40 who experience constant headaches. He strongly emphasizes the importance of seeking medical intervention, citing that the emergence of headaches around this age could potentially signal serious underlying health issues, including vascular diseases or tumours. Understanding the implications of chronic headaches…

To reduce the mortality rate among expecting mothers and unborn children during childbirth, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has declared that cesarean sections for women will come with no charges. This development came shortly after the launch of the Maternal Mortality Reduction Initiative (MAMII) on the second day of the 3-day Health Sector Joint Annual Review (JAR), which commenced on November 6. The health…

A groundbreaking study led by U.S. and U.K. scientists offers new hope for tackling some of the most aggressive cancers by targeting rogue DNA fragments that allow tumors to grow and resist treatment. Published in Nature, the research shows that many hard-to-treat cancers contain circular pieces of extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA), which fuel tumor survival and resistance to chemotherapy. Researchers examined 39 types of tumors from nearly 15,000 patients in the…