Sleep Apnoea is in the Business of Shortening Lives
Are you battling with sleep apnoea? This is a disorder marked by nocturnal breathing stoppages is proving to be one of the most underdiagnosed and consequential public health challenges of our time. Approximately 936 million people worldwide aged…
Major Review Offers Reassurance on Paracetamol’s Safety During Pregnancy
Expectant mothers can feel confident taking paracetamol for pain or fever, according to a definitive new scientific analysis that finds no credible link between the medication and autism or ADHD in children. The research, hailed as a “gold-standard”…
Ajijo Foundation Transforms Healthcare Access in Ondo State with Equipment and Outreach
A notable healthcare advancement has occurred in Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State, courtesy of Oba Micah and Olori Moronke Ajijo Foundation. The philanthropic foundation executed a dual humanitarian initiative, combining a major equipment donation…
As Nigerian Healthcare Collapses, A Global Blueprint for Equity Gathers Dust
For the 50th consecutive day, public hospitals across Nigeria stand paralyzed, their corridors silent and wards emptied by a total and indefinite strike. The ongoing industrial action by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the earlier strike by…
Alarm in Nigeria as Hypertension Surges Among the Young, Doctors Warn of Looming Heart Crisis
Hypertension in an 18-year-old shouldn’t be taken lightly. But the reality is stark across Nigeria. Why? A leading Nigerian cardiologist says hypertension is rapidly shedding its image as an ailment of the elderly, with an alarming spike in cases…
Nigeria Launches Seventh Nationwide Child and Development Survey in South-West Zone
The Oyo State Bureau of Statistics on Thursday officially flagged off the South-West round of the seventh Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS-7), a nationwide data-gathering exercise designed to produce reliable statistics on child health, nutrition,…
Dr. Temitope Farombi: A Scholar With a Lion Heart, Lighting New Pathways in Brain Health
Rotimi Agboluaje writes… In an era demanding courage, clarity and compassion, Dr. Temitope Hannah Farombi stands out as one of the most luminous figures redefining what it means to lead in medicine, technology and social impact. She is,…
World Toilet Day 2025: Why Access to Safe Sanitation Remains a Lifeline for Millions
World Toilet Day may sound light-hearted, but its message is anything to play around with. Since the United Nations (UN) officially adopted the observance on 19 November 2013, the day has become a global reminder of the critical link between sanitation,…
Experts and Residents Endorse Inclusive Sanitation as Key to Improved Hygiene in Ibadan
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s water and sanitation sector have reiterated the need for a massive inclusive sanitation approach to tackle the nation’s sanitation crisis, strengthen public health, and build resilient cities — with residents in Ibadan lending…
Oyo Community Fights Open Defecation: ‘We Fine Households Without Toilets,’ Says Baale of Alaagba
The Alaagba community in Ona-Ara Local Government area, is a 350-year-old settlement made up of seven smaller communities: Moyo, Idisango, Aba Oro, Kuye, Idi Ogun, Amosun Agbele, and Eleni. At the moment, it is taking bold steps to eradicate open…