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Residents Lament as Gwarinpa General Hospital Stays Unfinished 10 Years Later

In November 2019, Musa Adamu, a 35-year-old construction worker, was injured when a building collapsed on him while he and his coworkers were demolishing it. He was rushed to Kuje…

Felicia Akindurodoye November 25, 2024

SCIENCE

Understanding Leukaemia

Leukaemia is a type of blood cancer marked by the rapid, uncontrolled growth of abnormal blood cells. This growth occurs in the bone marrow, the primary site of blood cell…

Felicia Akindurodoye November 23, 2024

SCIENCE

Hepatitis: All You Need To Know About It

Hepatitis is a condition characterized by liver inflammation, typically caused by a virus, toxins, specific health conditions, or certain medications. The treatment approach depends on the type and underlying cause…

Felicia Akindurodoye November 19, 2024

NEWS

WHO Cautions That The Number Of Diabetes Cases In Africa Could Reach 54 Million

Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, the World Health Organization's Regional Director for Africa, revealed on Thursday that the number of people living with diabetes in the African region is expected to surge…

Felicia Akindurodoye November 18, 2024

NEWS

Child Mortality: 70% of Deliveries in Bauchi Occur At Home According To NDHS

The National Demographic Health Survey (NDHS) has revealed a troubling fact about child mortality, reporting that only 30% of childbirths occur in healthcare facilities, meaning just three out of every…

Felicia Akindurodoye November 18, 2024

SCIENCE

Important Things To Know About Sickle Cell Anaemia

The life expectancy of men born with sickle cell anaemia is until their late 40s and that of women until their mid-50s. This is for those who make it to…

Felicia Akindurodoye November 13, 2024

SCIENCE

Diabetes and How To Beat It

Diabetes is a prevalent condition that impacts individuals of all ages, with several types existing. The most common form is Type 2 diabetes. Using a combination of treatment approaches can…

Felicia Akindurodoye November 12, 2024

NEWS

The Ban On Baby Milk Price Promotions Should Be Lifted – Watchdog

A government watchdog has proposed lifting the ban on baby formula price promotions to prevent parents from "overpaying" for it. The Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) interim report on the…

Felicia Akindurodoye November 10, 2024

NEWS

Poorer Women in Nigeria Can Now Have Free Caesareans

Nigeria has introduced a plan to provide free emergency Caesarean sections for "poor and vulnerable" women, aiming to reduce the country's high maternal death rate. Nigeria currently ranks fourth worldwide…

Felicia Akindurodoye November 9, 2024

LIFE

How Exercise and Physical Activity Linked to Reduced Mortality Risk in Individuals with Dementia

Research has consistently shown that exercise is linked to numerous health benefits; this is also true for individuals with dementia. A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports…

Felicia Akindurodoye November 7, 2024

SCIENCE

Why Vitamin D Deficiency Affects The Immune System

Scientists at McGill University discovered that vitamin D deficiency in the early stages of life can harm the immune system in the long run as the individual ages. This results…

Felicia Akindurodoye November 6, 2024

SCIENCE

How Diet Could Treat Type-2 Diabetes Without Drugs

People with type 2 diabetes experience impaired beta-cell function, which can be worsened by excessive carb intake. Beta cells are cells in the pancreas responsible for producing insulin and play…

Felicia Akindurodoye October 29, 2024

SCIENCE

Another Virus To Be Worried About: Marburg Virus

There has been a recent global concern after a Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda claimed at least eight lives last September 2024. This was the first time Rwanda recorded a…

Felicia Akindurodoye October 29, 2024

SCIENCE

Nigeria Consumes 70% of World’s Polio Vaccine Without Getting Results

Dr Idowu Audu, Deputy Incident Manager of National Polio Emergency Operations, disclosed that Nigeria utilizes 70% of the world's polio vaccines yet struggles to eradicate the disease. This is particularly…

Felicia Akindurodoye October 28, 2024

SCIENCE

Gavi Gives Nigeria 1 Million Doses of Malaria Vaccine

Nigeria has received one million doses of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, which covers global news on health and immunization. This marks a notable step in…

Felicia Akindurodoye October 28, 2024