Category: Health
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NMA URGES PRESIDENT TINUBU TO INTERVENE IN DOCTORS’ SALARY ARREARS CRISIS
NMA URGES PRESIDENT TINUBU TO INTERVENE IN DOCTORS’ SALARY ARREARS CRISISThe Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) is calling on President Bola Tinubu to urgently step in and resolve ongoing issues over doctors’ salary arrears and allowances. NMA President Prof. Bala Audu slammed a recent government circular as misleading and a breach of previous agreements, warning it’s…
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CODE PARTNERS WITH HUMANx TO END PERIOD POVERTY IN NIGERIA
CODE PARTNERS WITH HUMANx TO END PERIOD POVERTY IN NIGERIAConnected Development (CODE) has teamed up with fashion house HUMANx to tackle period poverty among girls in remote Nigerian communities. CODE founder Hamzat Lawal highlighted that over 30 million Nigerian girls lack access to menstrual products, causing them to miss up to a week of school…
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DETTOL & WBFA TEAM UP TO TURN 98 STUDENTS INTO HYGIENE HEROES!
DETTOL & WBFA TEAM UP TO TURN 98 STUDENTS INTO HYGIENE HEROES! Move over superheroes, here come the Hygiene Ambassadors! Dettol and Well Being Foundation Africa just inducted 98 sharp students in Kwara to lead the charge against germs and grime. Clean hands, bright minds, and a healthier tomorrow—sounds like a winning combo! Dettol and…
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KWARA SEES 85% UPTAKE OF SELF-INJECTION FAMILY PLANNING METHOD
KWARA SEES 85% UPTAKE OF SELF-INJECTION FAMILY PLANNING METHODKwara State has recorded an impressive 85% uptake of self-injection contraceptives using DMPA-SC, allowing women to discreetly and conveniently manage family planning at home every three months. This success comes through the Society for Family Health’s (SFH) collaboration with the state government under the DISC 2.0 project.…
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EUROPE HEATS UP: GERMANY SET TO HIT 40°C THIS WEEK
EUROPE HEATS UP: GERMANY SET TO HIT 40°C THIS WEEKGermany is bracing for a rare heatwave with temperatures soaring up to 40°C by Wednesday, the hottest days of the summer so far. A wave of hot air from southwestern Europe is pushing temps to 38°C in many regions, with only coastal and mountainous areas staying…
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LAGOS BEGINS STRICT BAN ON SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
Lagos Begins Strict Ban on Single-Use Plastics Under 40 MicronsLagos State has officially started enforcing its ban on single-use plastics (SUPs) below 40 microns, including styrofoam packs, plastic straws, disposable cups, cutlery, and lightweight nylon bags. Environment Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab warned that any store or market found selling or storing these items will be sealed…
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UNICEF AND TARABA GOVT. LAUNCH IMMUNISATION DRIVE FOR OVER 1 MILLION CHILDREN
UNICEF and Taraba Govt Launch Immunisation Drive for Over One Million ChildrenUNICEF, in partnership with the Taraba Government, has kicked off an integrated immunisation campaign targeting more than one million children aged 0-5 to fight polio and other deadly diseases. Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, UNICEF Bauchi Field Office Chief, stressed the urgent need to vaccinate every…
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WHO WARNS – LONELINESS CLAIMS 871,000 LIVES ANNUALLY WORLDWIDE
WHO Warns Loneliness Claims 871,000 Lives Annually WorldwideThe World Health Organization reveals loneliness affects one in six people globally and causes nearly 871,000 deaths each year. Loneliness and social isolation raise risks of stroke, heart attack, diabetes, depression, anxiety, and suicide. Lonely teens perform worse in school, and adults struggle more with employment. WHO highlights…
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DEADLY TOMB FUNGUS FLIPS THE SCRIPT: FROM PHARAOH’S CURSE TO LEUKEMIA KILLER
DEADLY TOMB FUNGUS FLIPS THE SCRIPT: FROM PHARAOH’S CURSE TO LEUKEMIA KILLER Who knew the “Pharaoh’s curse” fungus, once blamed for mysterious tomb deaths, would become a cancer-fighting hero? Aspergillus flavus, the toxic mold haunting ancient tombs like King Tut’s, is now yielding powerful compounds that punch leukemia cells like FDA-approved drugs.Researchers at the University…
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INDIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER URGES NIGERIANS TO EMBRACE YOGA
Indian High Commissioner Urges Nigerians to Embrace Yoga for Health and PlanetActing Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ms. Vartika Rawat, called on all communities to adopt yoga to nurture both body and mind while supporting a sustainable Earth. Speaking at the 11th International Yoga Day in Abuja themed “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” she…
