Tag: #HealthyLifestyle
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SHIFT TO PREVENTIVE HEALTH, WALK FOR WELLNESS: EXPERT URGES NIGERIANS
From daily walks to early screenings, a health advocate is calling on Nigerians to take charge of their health before illness strikes. Mr Lorenz Mba, a health advocate, urged Nigerians to move from reactive to preventive healthcare during the sixth edition of the “Let’s Waka with Q-Life and HEI” road walk in Lagos. The event,…
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AFRICAN COUNTRIES LEAD GLOBAL SURGE IN BREAST CANCER CASES
A new Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study published by The Lancet shows African nations are topping the world in rising breast cancer cases. Equatorial Guinea leads with a shocking 312% increase in new cases between 1990 and 2023, followed by Ethiopia (207%), Egypt (189%), DR Congo (160%), and Mauritania (141%). Nigeria is also heavily…
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NIGERIAN YOUTHS AT RISK: EXPERTS WARN ON DEADLY IMPACTS OF DRUG ABUSE
From health crises to crime and lost potential, drug abuse is devastating Nigeria’s youth—but experts say hope is possible with awareness, parental guidance, and empowerment. Oluwayemi Odubote, Founder of ImeyrReach Foundation and Mental Health Advocate, has raised the alarm over the growing menace of drug abuse among Nigerian youths. Speaking to NAN in Lagos, he…
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WHO SOUNDS ALARM ON SURGING DIABETES IN AFRICA, URGES URGENT AND SUSTAINED ACTION
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on African countries to urgently tackle the alarming rise of diabetes threatening millions across the continent. Dr. Mohamed Janabi, WHO Regional Director for Africa, highlighted in a World Diabetes Day 2025 message the unprecedented surge driven by lifestyle changes, rising obesity, and limited healthcare access. Currently, over 24…
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WORLD HEART DAY 2025: NIGERIANS URGED TO “DON’T MISS A BEAT”
Take charge of your heart health—every beat counts in the fight against cardiovascular diseases. The Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF) marked World Heart Day 2025 in Lagos with a call for Nigerians to adopt healthier habits and take responsibility for cardiovascular health. NHF Executive Director Dr. Kingsley Akinroye stressed the role of governments, communities, and civil…
