Category: Health
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NEXT PANDEMIC IS INEVITABLE AND COMING SOON, WARNS UCL INFECTIOUS DISEASES EXPERT
NEXT PANDEMIC IS INEVITABLE AND COMING SOON, WARNS UCL INFECTIOUS DISEASES EXPERT Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar of University College London tells the UN ECOSOC that another pandemic will happen—and sooner than anyone wants—due to isolated global health systems and porous borders. He stresses that no country can stop a pandemic alone and calls for agile, equitable…
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UN WOMEN CALLS FOR MORE FUNDING TO EMPOWER WOMEN LIVING WITH HIV IN NIGERIA
UN WOMEN CALLS FOR MORE FUNDING TO EMPOWER WOMEN LIVING WITH HIV IN NIGERIA Acting UN Women rep Patience Ekeoba urges stronger domestic funding from government, private sector, and charities to support women living with HIV—boosting access to care, rights, and leadership opportunities. During an advocacy visit with ASWHAN Delta chapter to Delta State’s Women…
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BAUCHI EXPERT URGES WOMEN TO STAY HYDRATED DURING MENSTRUATION
BAUCHI EXPERT URGES WOMEN TO STAY HYDRATED DURING MENSTRUATION Bauchi’s gender officer, Mrs. Zuwaira Baba, stresses the importance of drinking plenty of water to ease menstrual discomfort and support healthy flow. At a PSI-Nigeria event, Baba explained that hydration reduces cramping and bloating by maintaining blood volume and circulation. Project Officer Gloria Obed added that…
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UNFPA: UNIVERSAL REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS KEY TO SUSTAINABLE SOCIETIES
UNFPA: UNIVERSAL REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS KEY TO SUSTAINABLE SOCIETIES At the 2025 World Population Day in Bauchi, UNFPA stressed that access to sexual and reproductive health is vital for building inclusive, thriving communities. Dr. Natalia Kanem’s message highlighted supporting individuals’ fertility choices and family-friendly policies like affordable childcare and flexible leave. Bauchi government also pledged to…
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LAGOS MEETS CAPE TOWN: TRADE TALKS HEAT UP AS PENSION DIALOGUE ROLLS IN ABUJA
Lagos Meets Cape Town: Trade Talks Heat Up as Pension Dialogue Rolls in Abuja On Wednesday, Lagos played host to a lively business networking seminar with a South African twist. Folashade-Ambrose Medebme, Commissioner of Lagos State’s Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade, and Investment, teamed up with Ms. Sebo Lenyai, Acting Consul General of South Africa…
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KADIRI IKHANA CALLS IN: BRIGHT SPIRIT SHINES FROM IRRUA HOSPITAL!
KADIRI IKHANA CALLS IN: BRIGHT SPIRIT SHINES FROM IRRUA HOSPITAL! Just as the sun rose this morning, a special ring woke Dr. Segun Odegbami, MON — none other than Kadiri Ikhana, MON, calling in to say hello and share some hopeful news. Despite still sounding a bit weak (he’s recovering at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital…
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UNAIDS: THE WORLD CAN STILL END AIDS BY 2030—BUT FUNDING IS CRITICAL
UNAIDS: THE WORLD CAN STILL END AIDS BY 2030—BUT FUNDING IS CRITICAL Ending AIDS by 2030 is within reach—if the world acts fast, united, and with enough resources. Winnie Byanyima, UNAIDS Executive Director, says despite setbacks and funding shortfalls, there’s still hope to transform the HIV crisis into a success story. Seven sub-Saharan countries have…
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UNICEF URGES KEBBI ASSEMBLY TO PASS CHILD PROTECTION ACT AND CHILD BENEFIT ALLOWANCE
UNICEF URGES KEBBI ASSEMBLY TO PASS CHILD PROTECTION ACT AND CHILD BENEFIT ALLOWANCE UNICEF calls on Kebbi lawmakers to fast-track the Child Protection Act and introduce child benefit allowances to boost education, healthcare, and welfare for vulnerable kids. During a visit to the Kebbi House of Assembly, UNICEF’s Michael Juma highlighted the urgent need for…
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UNEP WARNS: FLOODS COULD UNLEASH LONG-BURIED TOXIC CHEMICALS
UNEP WARNS: FLOODS COULD UNLEASH LONG-BURIED TOXIC CHEMICALS Climate change isn’t just bringing more floods—it’s threatening to dig up toxic chemicals buried decades ago, putting millions at risk. The latest UNEP Frontiers 2025 report sounds the alarm: as floods become more frequent and severe, they can stir up sediments and debris, releasing hazardous chemicals into…
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TOMATO TANTRUM: LAGOS TURNS TO PALM KERNEL & CUCUMBER TO SAVE STEW
TOMATO TANTRUM: LAGOS TURNS TO PALM KERNEL & CUCUMBER TO SAVE STEW Tomato prices in Lagos have gone from “just pricey” to “pay up or stew-less,” pushing residents to get creative in the kitchen. With a small basket costing up to N50,000, many are swapping fresh tomatoes for palm kernel stew (ofe akwu), tin tomatoes,…
