Children in England will, for the first time, be offered a free vaccine against chickenpox from January 2026, in what ministers are calling a major […]
Author: Helen Okechukwu
Helen Okechukwu is an award-winning investigative journalist with three years experience. She specializes in health, accountability and transparency reporting.
WHO, UNICEF warn: 1 in 4 people still without safe drinking water as inequalities persist
A new global assessment by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has found that one in four people worldwide […]
NAFDAC warns public of counterfeit batches of Postinor-2 in circulation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alarm over the circulation of falsified batches of Postinor-2, a popular […]
Dementia diagnoses hit a record 500,000 in UK
More than half a million people in England are now living with a confirmed dementia diagnosis, the highest number on record, as the NHS rolls […]
NDLEA nabs Kano airport drug syndicate
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a criminal network at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, after uncovering how its […]
Three dead, 17 rescued in Borno boat accident
Tragedy struck in Borno State on Monday when a boat ferrying farmers across the River Kubo in Shani Local Government Area (LGA) capsized, claiming three […]
Lagos unveils Health Festival, showcases creativity as tool for healing, wellness
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has highlighted the value of art in promoting recovery, mental wellbeing and public health, stressing that […]
17-year-old Emma shares struggle with rare stomach paralysis, calls for awareness
A 17-year-old girl identified as Emma has drawn global attention after revealing her lifelong struggle with gastroparesis, a rare and often misunderstood medical condition that […]
Rising obesity rates threaten to push UK health services to breaking point
Britain’s growing obesity crisis is draining more than £100bn from the economy each year and placing unprecedented strain on the NHS, new research has revealed. […]
NMC under fire over rapist nurse scandal
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is facing renewed criticism after it emerged that a psychiatric nurse convicted of rape was able to continue practising […]