Category: Health
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END MALARIA NOW! EXPERT URGES STATES TO SHOW REAL COMMITMENT
A leading malaria expert, Wellington Oyibo, is calling on state governments to step up efforts and show stronger political commitment to eliminate malaria across Nigeria. Speaking to mark World Malaria Day 2026, Oyibo said progress in states like Lagos State—where malaria prevalence is now around 5%—proves that elimination is possible with the right leadership and…
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STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR RETURN OF COVID-19 SAFETY RULES AS COMPLACENCY GROWS
Health stakeholders are urging Nigerians to revive COVID-19 safety practices in schools, workplaces, and public spaces amid signs of growing complacency and rising concern over new infections. The call follows a reported case confirmed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention in Cross River State, sparking fears of a possible resurgence. Across many…
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GLOBAL SUPPLY SHOCK: CONDOM PRICES SET TO JUMP 30%, INTERNET REACTS
Karex, the world’s largest condom producer, has warned that prices could rise by up to 30% due to ongoing disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis. The announcement has ignited massive online reactions in China, where the topic “condom prices rising” has racked up over 60 million views, with users debating everything from cost-saving tips…
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UZODIMMA SOUNDS ALARM ON CANCER: “ACT EARLY, SAVE LIVES”
Nearly 120,000 new cases yearly—Nigeria’s cancer burden is rising, and experts say awareness could be the lifesaver. Chairperson of First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC), Chioma Uzodimma, is calling for stronger awareness, early detection, and collective action to tackle the growing cancer crisis in Nigeria. Speaking at a cancer awareness programme at the University of Abuja…
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AI MEETS HERBS: TRADITIONAL MEDICINE IN NIGERIA GETS DIGITAL BOOST
From village birth attendants to herbal healers—Nigeria’s traditional medicine is stepping into the AI era. A new AI-driven healthcare initiative is set to transform traditional African medicine in Nigeria, bridging the gap between informal care systems and modern technology. Monte-Sereno Health (MSH), in partnership with the Institute of Public Health at Obafemi Awolowo University, has…
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TRAGEDY AT UTME CENTRE: MOTHER COLLAPSES, DIES WHILE WAITING FOR CHILD
Residents of Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, have been left in shock after a woman, Oluwasola Victoria Adebayo, reportedly slumped and died while waiting for her child writing the ongoing UTME. Eyewitnesses said the woman, like many Nigerian parents, had accompanied her child to the exam centre on Monday morning. But what began as a routine show…
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AGROCHEMICAL MISUSE: EXPERTS PUSH FOR STRONGER FARMER EDUCATION
Agriculture experts are calling for stronger awareness campaigns to tackle the misuse of agrochemicals among Nigerian farmers, warning that a major communication gap is fueling the problem. Speaking in Lagos, agriculture communication specialist Ismail Olawale said many smallholder farmers lack access to clear, understandable information on how to safely use these products. According to him,…
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ROAD TO CLOT: NEW DRIVE BRINGS HIDDEN BLEEDING DISORDERS INTO THE LIGHT
For many Nigerians, unexplained bleeding has gone on for years—misread, mistreated, and often undiagnosed. A new nationwide outreach, “Road to Clot: Reaching the Undiagnosed,” is changing that by taking screening for bleeding disorders like Haemophilia directly into communities. The initiative by the Haemophilia Foundation of Nigeria aims to identify people living with prolonged or unexplained…
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WHEN EVERY SECOND COUNTS: NIGERIA’S EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM STILL STUCK ON “NO NETWORK”
Dial 112 in an emergency and hope the network cooperates—that’s the harsh reality experts say is slowing down Nigeria’s emergency response system when lives are literally on the line. Nigeria’s emergency response system is battling a problem that no siren can fix: poor telecoms connectivity. At a workshop in Abuja, the National Coordinator of NEMSAS,…
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WHEN VISION FAILS, HELP STEPS IN: YABA HOSPITAL BRINGS FREE EYE CARE TO THE COMMUNITY
In a city where many are squinting through life—some literally—Yaba Psychiatric Hospital and partners just turned “I can’t see clearly” into “let’s fix it for free.” The Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, has teamed up with Gift Health Plus Inc. to offer free eye care services aimed at reducing preventable blindness and improving vision in the…
