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 […]
Author: Helen Okechukwu
Helen Okechukwu is an award-winning investigative journalist with three years experience. She specializes in health, accountability and transparency reporting.
Study reveals excessive salt in food may increase risk of depression, anxiety by 40%
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 […]
PDP Govs hire SANs to challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers
As political tussle continues to escalate in Rivers State, stakeholders and residents knock the continuous development regarding the matter. This followed the suspension of Governor […]
Poor immunization, dusty weather fuel meningitis epidemic in Nigeria
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 […]
Expert reveals men with large breasts at higher risk of breast cancer
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 […]
NCDC sets four-pillar plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance
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 […]
One minute of brisk movement daily bolster health system – Expert
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, […]
Rivers women call for reinstatement of Fubara, demand justice
In large numbers, women in Rivers State on Friday stormed the major Aba Road area of Port Harcourt, protesting with placards and calling for the […]
Sokoto records 300 meningitis cases, 16 undergoing recovery
After the state experienced an outbreak in February, the Sokoto State Government announced the recording of 300 meningitis cases, with 16 persons currently undergoing treatment. […]
Hidden heart risk: hearing loss linked to heart failure, study warns
A groundbreaking new study has revealed a surprising connection between hearing loss and heart failure, urging people not to dismiss hearing difficulties as a minor […]