”Female condoms are available but more expensive than male condoms. Ten pieces of Fc2 vaginal condom go for over N4,200 now, before it was around N2,000’’. Some residents of Lagos have raised concerns over the increasing cost of condoms, saying it will lead to unsafe sex and unintended pregnancies among citizens. The residents spoke in separate interviews…
Professor Ranti Familoni, an expert in Medicine and Cardiology from the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, has advised Nigerians with “unstable cardiovascular conditions” to stay away from the Sunday African Cup of Nations final between Nigeria and Ivory Coast. The medical expert was reacting to the phenomenon of people collapsing while enjoying sporting…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) issued a warning to the public on Wednesday about the sale of counterfeit Arla Dano 14g full cream Milk Powder across states in Nigeria. According to a statement released by NAFDAC on the incident, investigations by the TG Arla Dairy Product Enterprise company (Holder…
There was confusion at Desalu Street, Odo-Ona, in Ibadan South-West Local Govt Area of Oyo State when officials of an undisclosed hospital dropped a sick woman identified as Blessing Ayeni in front of her husband’s shop. According to the Nigerian Tribune, the incident happened on Friday afternoon, January 19, 2024. An…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially certified Cape Verde as a malaria-free country. This achievement places Cape Verde among the elite group of 43 countries and 1 territory that has received such certification from the WHO. Cape Verde is the third country in the WHO African region to attain this status, following Mauritius and…
Here’s why staying up at night decreases your life expectancy. According to a recent study that was published in Chronobiology International, people who are night owls—those who stay up late—may die earlier. Those who stay up late and are at a slightly higher risk of forming bad habits than those who are early birds—those…
Politicians in Fagge Local Government area of Kano State and beyond have kicked against the mass circumcision programme sponsored by a member representing Fagge Federal Constituency, Mohammad Bello Shehu. Circumcision in Hausa society is traditionally done during harmattan season. The lawmaker, who was elected on the platform of New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, therefore availed…
Technology is playing a pivotal role in breaking barriers and ensuring Africans have access to global standard services, and thanks to Wellahealth, healthcare is no different. Wellahealth stands out, emerging as one of the top tech platforms for over 2000 pharmacy partners across Africa. With a commitment to transforming healthcare delivery, Wellahealth is making…
A 25-year-old woman has opened up about her illness in hopes of helping others with chronic conditions. Tessa Hansen-Smith has the rare condition of Aquagenic Urticaria, meaning she’s allergic to water. She developed the “water allergy” when she was around eight years old, and it has worsened over the years. Tessa said:…
Men of the Plateau State Police command have arrested a medical doctor for allegedly harvesting the organ of a female patient in his hospital in Jos, the state capital. Leadership reports that the doctor was arrested following a complaint lodged to the police by the husband of the victim, Alhaji Kamal. He had…
