Counterfeit Goods Are Putting Nigerians at Risk
For a Nigerian struggling to survive the rising cost of living, the difference between a genuine product selling for N10,000 and an apparently identical one offered for N6,000 can be difficult to ignore. The cheaper option may mean money saved for food,…
Africa’s First Locally Made Sickle Cell Drug Raises Hope for Millions
Africa accounts for nearly 80 per cent of the global burden of sickle cell disease, yet patients across the continent have traditionally depended heavily on medicines imported from Europe and the Americas. Now, a Senegalese pharmaceutical company is…
Eating in Nigeria Should Not Be an Act of Courage
Every day, millions of Nigerians eat meals prepared and sold in conditions that would fail even basic food-safety standards. From roadside food stalls and open markets to restaurants, bars and nightclubs, food is often prepared, stored and served in…
Where to Draw The Line When It Comes to Health And Sex
In Europe, sexual health is increasingly treated as an important component of overall health and well-being. Public-health systems and clinical guidelines address issues ranging from sexual education and sexually transmitted infections to contraception,…
Are Mosquitoes and Climate Change in Sync?
As climate change reshapes the environment, it may also be reshaping one of the world’s oldest public health threats: the mosquito. There are warnings that rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, rapid urbanisation and growing insecticide…
Nigeria’s Drug Crisis Deepens as Millions Battle Addiction, Stigma and Limited Access to Treatment
The global drug crisis is no longer simply a problem of illegal substances or criminal networks. It is increasingly a public health and social challenge affecting individuals, families and entire communities, with young people among those most vulnerable…
Breastfeeding Misinformation Still Threatens Infant Health as World Breastfeeding Week Ends
As the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week concludes on Friday, health experts are urging governments, families and communities to tackle persistent misinformation and strengthen support systems that enable mothers to breastfeed successfully. This year’s…
Breakthrough Could End Dependence on Refrigeration for Vaccines, Researchers Say
A major scientific breakthrough could transform the way vaccines are stored and distributed, with researchers developing a vaccine formulation that may no longer require constant refrigeration, potentially improving access to life-saving immunisations in…
Your Bones Get Stronger With These Foods
For generations, children have been told to drink their milk if they want strong bones. It is one of the earliest health lessons many people receive, and for good reason. Milk is an excellent source of calcium, one of the essential building blocks of…
Khat: The Leaf of Euphoria, Culture and Hidden Health Risks
Don’t dare compare khat to Marijuana, but it makes you feel good in passing. Keep chewing and you might touch the sky at some point. For centuries, communities across the Horn of Africa and the Middle East have gathered around a plant believed to…