Nigeria’s Fake Drug Crisis: A Silent Killer and the Fight to Stop It
For many Nigerians, the term “drugs” refers to lifesaving medications meant to cure illnesses, relieve pain, or slow disease progression. However, a growing menace threatens this essential purpose: the alarming rise of counterfeit drugs in…
NAFDAC Continues Crackdown on Illicit Drugs Nationwide
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confiscated over 100 truckloads of substandard, falsified, and banned medicines and narcotics in a sweeping enforcement operation across major markets in Lagos, Abia, and…
Sokoto Health Commissioner Warns of Rising Meningitis Cases, Urges Vigilance
The State Commissioner for Health in Sokoto, Dr. Faruk Umar Abubakar Wurno, has raised alarm over a surge in meningitis cases across several local government areas. Media reports suggests that Laboratory investigations have confirmed the disease in most…
Scientists Discover Hidden Immune Defense That Could Unlock New Antibiotics
For decades, scientists have scoured the earth, digging through soil, exploring the ocean floor, and analyzing exotic microbes to find the next breakthrough in antibiotics. But in a surprising twist, a groundbreaking discovery suggests that one of the…
Talking About Maternal Health in Nigeria — How many lives are at stake? By Kelsey Kalu
Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads in its fight to safeguard the lives and futures of its women. Despite recent strides made by government initiatives and international partnerships, like the World Bank’s $570 million primary healthcare project…
Oyo State Unveils Free Health Insurance for Public Primary School Pupils
Children’s rights is taking center stage once again in Oyo State, a major win for child welfare. Oyo State has officially launched the Public Primary School Pupils Health Insurance Scheme, ensuring thousands of children gain access to quality…
Hypertension Can Threaten Children Too
High blood pressure (BP) is often seen as an adult concern, but it can begin in childhood and persist throughout life. Despite its long-term consequences, pediatric hypertension receives little attention. This is where the Action Network for Blood…
What Your Nails Reveal About Your Health
Your nails do more than enhance your hands and feet, they are silent indicators of your overall health. While occasional white spots or brittle edges may seem harmless, subtle changes in color, texture, or shape could signal underlying health issues…
HIV Crisis Looms as U.S. Halts PEPFAR Funding—African Experts Demand Urgent Action
A sudden freeze on U.S. global health aid has sent shockwaves through HIV programs worldwide, particularly in Africa, where millions rely on the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) for life-saving treatment. What is PEPFAR? PEPFAR is the…
United in the Fight: How Collaboration Can Unseat Cancer
World Cancer Day 2025 has arrived with the theme “United by Unique,” reinforcing a collective commitment to addressing cancer’s ever-growing impact on individuals, families, and communities. The World Health Organization (WHO) has seized the opportunity…