Health Nigeria News Child Mpox Deaths Surge in DRC Amid Supply Shortages and Sanitation Crisis August 28, 2024 New Daily Prime In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a severe shortage of basic medical supplies and poor sanitation conditions are contributing to a deadly surge in child mpox cases. The World…
Health Childhood Adversity May Fuel Obesity Risk in Adolescence, Study Finds August 28, 2024 New Daily Prime A recent study published in the journal Pediatric Research has shed light on the troubling connection between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and an increased risk of obesity in adolescence. The…
Health World News U.S. Supports Nigeria’s Fight Against Mpox with 10,000 Vaccine Doses August 27, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Abuja, Nigeria—In a critical step towards combating the ongoing threat of mpox, the United States government has donated 10,000 doses of the Jynneos vaccine to Nigeria. This donation, made on…
Health Nigeria News Understanding Autism: Critical Behaviours That Signal Early Diagnosis August 27, 2024 New Daily Prime In the realm of child development, early recognition of autism is crucial for timely intervention. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) presents a considerable challenge in Nigeria, with occurrence rates varying from…
Health Nigeria News Opinion New research highlights potential benefits of eggs in maintaining cognitive function among older women August 27, 2024 New Daily Prime In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers in Southern California, findings suggest that regular egg consumption could be linked to a slower rate of cognitive decline in women. The study,…
Health Osun State Health Officials Rally Against Monkeypox Spread August 27, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Concerning public health development, the Osun State Government confirmed on Monday that two cases of monkeypox have been detected within the Ilesa West Local Government Area. The patients, two males…
Health Fatty Liver Disease Affects One in Every Ten August 22, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Fatty liver disease, an increasingly common condition, is now recognized as a significant public health issue, particularly among those dealing with obesity. Recent data indicate that one in ten people…
Health Nigeria News Opinion WHO Assures: Mpox Virus Is Under Control, But Risks Remain August 21, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi The World Health Organization (WHO) has reassured the global community that the current spread of Mpox, particularly the new and more dangerous strain emerging from the Democratic Republic of the…
Health Nigeria News UK on High Alert Over Concerns of New Mpox Strain. August 19, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi The UK and other European countries have been placed on the highest level of alert amid concerns that a more virulent strain of the virus may have already reached British…
Health Nigeria News Opinion Israel Agrees to Ceasefire Proposal Amid Gaza Conflict; Urges Hamas to Follow Suit. August 19, 2024 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi Tel Aviv, Israel — In a significant diplomatic development, Israel has agreed to a proposed ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza, a move that U.S. Secretary of State…
