Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has unveiled plans to distribute 10,000 health kits, including scrubs, to aid nurses and midwives across the South-West region as part of her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). Tinubu’s wife, Oluremi, on Thursday announced this during her visit to Akure, the state capital of Ondo State. While addressing the Ondo State Council of Obas, Mrs. Tinubu sought their collaboration to end key health problems such as…

To curb the effect of fake drugs among patients, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert over the circulation of counterfeit Artemether/Lumefantrine tablets branded as Aflotin 20/120 in Nigerian markets. The agency issued a warning that the fake drug poses a serious threat to public health and could result in treatment failure, prolonged illness or death. In a statement released on…

Women who experience early menopause—before the age of 40—face a significantly higher risk of cognitive decline compared to those who undergo menopause later in life, according to a new study led by a team of researchers. The study, published on Tuesday in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, was conducted by researchers from Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine and the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science.…

A recent study has suggested that a widely used diabetes drug, taken by millions of people, may reduce the aggressiveness of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), a type of blood cancer. Researchers from the University of Cambridge discovered that metformin, an inexpensive and commonly prescribed treatment for type 2 diabetes, may help prevent AML, based on studies conducted on mice. The study highlighted that individuals who take metformin often share a…

Health Canada has officially approved NanoSpeed Diagnostics’ Test4D Serum, a rapid point-of-care test designed to detect vitamin D levels from blood serum, marking a significant milestone for the Alberta-based biotech company. It was made known on Tuesday following its announcement of obtaining approval. The approval follows last year’s ISO 13485 Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) certification of NanoSpeed’s manufacturing facility in Alberta — a crucial step in meeting regulatory…

About 3 million children are said to receive the polio immunization vaccine during the campaign period scheduled to take place between April 26 and 29. According to Katsina State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (SPHCA) Executive Secretary, Dr. Shamsudeen Yahaya, this was revealed in Katsina while speaking with newsmen, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), government officials along with other partners in an interview. To commemorate World Immunisation Day, he said the…

Amid the ongoing fight against Lassa fever in the country, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has revealed that the death toll has risen to 127, with Taraba and Ondo States recording the highest numbers. The health organization noted that between January and April 6, 2025, approximately 674 cases were confirmed out of 4,025 suspected cases across 18 states and 93 local government areas. According to the…

A study conducted by China’s Xinjiang Medical University has revealed that individuals who frequently consume salt are by 40% more likely to develop anxiety and depression. In contrast, those who occasionally add salt to their food have a lower risk—between 5% to 8%. The study, which examined data from more than half a million British adults, also found that excessive salt intake could accelerate biological aging, potentially leading to mental…

Nigeria is currently battling a growing outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM), particularly caused by the serogroup C strain of meningococcus. The disease, which has long been a seasonal threat in parts of West Africa, has intensified in severity over the past year, emerging as one of the most urgent public health challenges the country faces today. Between 2024 and 2025, the epidemic has swept across multiple states, with the northern…

The Coordinator of the National Cancer Control Programme, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Uche Nwokwu, disclosed that men with large breasts are at a higher risk of developing breast cancer. Nwokwu revealed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja. He said that men undergoing hormone therapy to alter their body physiology to appear more feminine are also at elevated risk.…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has proposed a four-pillar framework to guide national and global efforts in combating the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Tochi Okwor, head of disease prevention and control at the NCDC, made this known in an interview with News Agency Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja. Ms Okwor stressed the urgent need to act decisively and strategically at the country level. “We are…

Walking 10,000 steps a day in 2025 is still one of the most common fitness goals. But while it’s a good way to stay active, research suggests the number itself isn’t magic. Studies show that walking 7,000 to 8,000 steps daily already gives great health benefits. Still, the idea of having a clear, round goal helps people stay motivated, and that’s a good thing. But if you really want to…