Health sector unions under the Joint Health Sector Unions and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations have announced plans to hold a nationwide protest in Abuja over the proposed Health Sector Executive Bills 2026 currently before the National Assembly of Nigeria. The demonstration, scheduled for Thursday, is expected to draw healthcare professionals from across the…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised alarm over the high rate of child malnutrition in Kano State, revealing that 51.9% of children are stunted, meaning they are not growing well due to chronic undernutrition. UNICEF’s Chief of Field Office in Kano, Mr. Rahma Farah, disclosed the figure during the official handover of Ready-to-Use…
By Izuchukwu Ahuchaogu Community development is a holistic approach aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals and communities through various initiatives. In Nigeria, one of the companies that have made significant strides in this area is Nestlé. As a leading food and beverage company, Nestlé Nigeria has implemented several programs that contribute to…
By Izuchukwu Ahuchaogu In recent years, Nigeria has faced numerous challenges, including economic instability, rising food prices, and increased food insecurity. Amid these hardships, Nestlé Nigeria has emerged as a pivotal player in addressing the nutritional needs of its population while ensuring food affordability. This article explores how Nestlé Nigeria is contributing to the well-being…
Advantage Health Africa, a pioneer in digital health solutions, has announced the relaunch of its revolutionary medication access platform, myAdvantage, with an unprecedented 100% cashback policy. The relaunch event took place at Ikeja City Mall where Advantage Health Africa offered a free health outreach to patrons of the mall. Speaking at the event, Mrs….
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday refuted claims made in a recent video circulating online suggesting that Nigerians should avoid bread due to the alleged use of saccharine in its production. In a press release signed by the Director General of NAFDAC, Prof Christianah Adeyeye, the agency, clarified…
Mpox is an infectious viral disease that can occur in humans and other animals. Symptoms include a rash that forms blisters and then crusts over, fever, and swollen lymph nodes. The illness is usually mild, and most of infected individuals recover within a few weeks without treatment. Mpox, once referred to as monkeypox, is a virus…
Diet experts have warned that having eggs and coffee or tea at the same time can be bad for you, creating several health problems. The experts recommend leaving at least an hour between the two. They say eggs and coffee on their own each have health benefits but together they can not only cancel each other out…
As Nigeria battles a cholera outbreak in 30 states, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NDDC) has said it might declare an emergency in the country. Daily Sun reports that from January 1 to June 11, 2024, there have been over 1,141 suspected and over 65 confirmed cases of cholera, resulting in over 30…
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, has disclosed that the total number of cholera cases has increased to 401 across Lagos, with death toll risen to 21, an increase of six from the previously reported 15 fatalities. Ogunyemi said following the last update on the cholera outbreak in…
