Health

A spick-and-span environment can be very helpful in preventing the spread of cholera infection.How to prevent Cholera. Photo: @NCDCgovCholera is a water-borne disease, spread by contaminated food or water.This bacterial…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reports "during reporting week 34 (August 19-25), 8 new confirmed cases of #mpox were recorded across five states.""8 new cases recorded…

The 4-year-old boy struggled to balance while walking through the living room. His mother’s eyes attentively followed his every move. Then a seizure knocked him to the ground, the dull…

"Israeli officials should urgently end the blockade of Gaza and ensure full humanitarian access to prevent a polio outbreak", the Human Rights Watch (HRW) said.Displaced Palestinians walk next to sewage…

According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), "the number of suspected cases of #cholera increased to 121 cases."Report on Cholera cases in Nigeria by the NCDCThe…

President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched healthcare initiatives aimed at establishing "Ten Oncology and Diagnostics Facilities and retrain 120,000 Health Workers".President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed TinubuRead More:

AfricaCDC disclosed: "@AfricaCDC and @BavarianNordic are partnering to deliver 10M Mpox vaccine doses by 2025, with up to 2M this year. This effort ensures equitable access following the Mpox PHECS."'Mpox Vaccine'.…

Here are signs, symptoms and prevention of Monkey Pox (Mpox), according to the National Orientation Agency, Nigeria.MonkeypoxThe NOA disclosed, "The Africa CDC declared monkeypox a health emergency on August 14,…

The African Union (AU) has approved $10.4 million to support increased efforts against Mpox (MonkeyPox) epidemic by Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).MonkeypoxAccording to AfricaCDC: "@_AfricanUnion approved $10.4…

2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, said, he is committed to "building a strong health and education sector remains critical for human and national development".Peter Obi…

Treating failing eyesight and high cholesterol are two new ways to lower the risk of dementia developing, a major report suggests.Human eyesScientists have now identified 14 health issues which, if…

So, what is the appropriate age to give children their own smartphone?This question isn’t as simple as it seems, according to Dr. Joshua Stein, child and adolescent psychiatrist and clinical…

The rate of measles infection in the United States (US) in 2024 has tripled compared to 2023, with almost half of the year remaining.MeaslesAccording to statistics from the Centers for…

"Extreme heat is deadly. Heat stress is the leading cause of weather-related illness and deaths", the World Health Organization (WHO) says.World Health Organization (WHO)The World Health governing body cautions, "we…

UNICEF, officially United Nations Children's Fund; originally United Nations International Children Emergency Fund, has advised, "if you're feeling overwhelmed, it's okay to disconnect and decompress".Employee feeling overwhelmedThe UN humanitarian aid…

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), here are five (5) tips to help you sleep better:'Sleep rejuvenates your body' - WHO. Photo: @WHO1. Be consistent. Go to bed at…

The Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA) has revealed plans to provide health insurance for 10,000 primary school students in the Southwestern State.Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA) to provide…

Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) warns that, "alcohol is harmful to the liver".Hepatitis C Virus: 'Reduce alcohol as much as possible' - Africa CDC. Photo: @AfricaCDCThe…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said, "bacterial meningitis leaves 1 in 5 people with disabilities", however, it "is largely vaccine-preventable!""Bacterial meningitis leaves 1 in 5 people…

The World Health Organization (WHO) said, "Female Genital Mutilation #FGM can inflict severe long-term psychological damage on infants and young girls."World Health Organization (WHO) says #EndFGMThe "damage" includes; "infection, later…