The Kano State Government, in partnership with the GAMMUN Centre for Care and Development, has reaffirmed its commitment to preventing and managing hypertension through public awareness and advocacy.
Author: Helen Okechukwu
Helen Okechukwu is an award-winning investigative journalist with three years experience. She specializes in health, accountability and transparency reporting.
Africa CDC, Unitaid sign MoU to boost production of health products in Africa
To strengthen and improve quality access to medicines, diagnostics, and medical oxygen, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), in a strategic […]
Mushrooms might treat parkinson’s, study suggests
A new study, which is at its early stage of development, has suggested that mushrooms could be used to treat patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease […]
Yellow fever cases rise sharply in south America, WHO reports
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a sharp rise in yellow fever cases in South America. According to the report from 29 December 2024 […]
NDLEA nabs octogenarians, intercepts N3.2bn worth of drugs nationwide
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two octogenarians—80-year-old Ayuba Ashiru and 82-year-old Uloma Uchechi Sunday—alongside her 32-year-old daughter, Chisom, in a nationwide […]
Customs handovers N24.6 million worth of illicit drugs to NAFDAC
Nigeria Customs Service has hand over large consignment of smuggled and unregistered pharmaceutical products worth N24.6 million to the NAFDAC.
Experts urge urgent action to tackle obesity as 2 in 3 adults over age 25 may be overweight by 2030
Health experts have called for urgent intervention from governments globally due to the growing number and implications of obesity, stating that 2 in 3 adults […]
Health warning: Nasal tanning sprays linked to cancer, breathing problems
Health officials in the United Kingdom (UK) have issued a warning to the public about unregulated nasal tanning sprays being sold online.
Enugu to upgrade health facilities, tackle maternal, newborn deaths
The Enugu State Government has announced plans to upgrade secondary healthcare facilities across all 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. The goal is […]
Canada awards northern states $15m to combat malnutrition
The Global Affairs Canada Initiative has committed 15 million Canadian dollars (equivalent to $10.7 million) to support three northern states—Kebbi, Kaduna, and Bauchi. The initiative […]