Celebrating a Decade of Life-Saving: NaijAidUK Trains Over 8,000 Nigerians in First Aid
NaijAidUK's HealthAid initiative marks a decade of equipping 8,000 Nigerians with life-saving first aid skills.
Health & Wellness
Nigerian Group Calls on Federal Government to Boost Funding for Neglected Diseases
Sightsavers Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to increase domestic funding for Neglected Tropical Diseases amid concerns over decreasing foreign aid.
Elders Forum Urges Enhanced Healthcare and Social Support for the Elderly
The Elders Forum of the Chief Tony Anenih Geriatric Centre, University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, is advocating for improved healthcare access, stronger social support systems, and greater inclusion…
Reps Propose Fines and License Withdrawal for Hospitals Delaying Emergency Treatment
The House of Representatives has proposed fines and license withdrawal for healthcare institutions that delay emergency treatment, as part of a bill aimed at strengthening emergency medical services…
Google Supports AI Initiative to Reduce Maternal Mortality in Nigeria
Google has announced its support for an AI-driven initiative aimed at reducing maternal deaths in Nigeria, with a focus on reaching 1.9 million pregnant women.
Shawa Fish: A Health Warning from Former BBNaija Housemate Tjay
Former Big Brother Naija housemate and medical doctor, Tjay, has raised concerns about the health risks associated with consuming shawa fish. According to Tjay, the popular dried fish…
Tackling Nigeria’s Silent Back Pain Crisis with Ergonomic Seating
Millions of Nigerians spend long hours seated daily, contributing to a silent back pain crisis. Ergonomic seating could be the solution.
Health Review: October’s Ebola Case, Child Malnutrition, and Medicine Security
From Ebola in the DRC to child malnutrition in Nigeria, October was a month of significant health developments. Here's a review.
Health experts sound alarm on sudden deaths and prostate cancer
Medical experts have raised concerns about the rising number of sudden deaths among young Nigerians and the prevalence of prostate cancer among men. They urged Nigerians to prioritize…
The Shocking Additive Keeping Plantain Chips Crispy: A Hidden Danger
A cost-cutting measure in the informal food sector has led to the use of a potentially harmful additive in Nigeria's popular plantain chips.
Experts Unveil AI Tool to Address Mental Health Issues in Nigeria
Experts have developed an AI tool aimed at addressing mental health challenges in Nigeria.
Ministers Urge Nigerians to Embrace Early Cancer Screening
Ministers of Education and the Federal Capital Territory have called on Nigerians to prioritize regular cancer screenings and early detection, emphasizing that the disease does not discriminate.
Call for Action to Curb Health Workers’ Absenteeism in PHCs
A group has urged authorities to address the issue of healthcare workers' absenteeism in Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in a bid to improve healthcare delivery.
