Nigeria has formalised a partnership with Tropics Derma Research and Training Institute (TDRTI) from the United States to promote safer skincare practices and tackle the rising…
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The Nigeria Health Commissioners Forum (NHCF) has announced the launch of “Project 10Million,” a nationwide health initiative aimed at raising awareness and reducing the prevalence of…
Prof. Adekunle Okesina, the former Chairman of the National Committee of Provosts of Colleges of Health Sciences, has called on medical practitioners to embrace emerging technologies,…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reported that a staggering 75% of new HIV infections among adolescents globally occur in girls. This alarming statistic was…
The Ghana Health Service has confirmed nine cases of cholera in the Ada West and East Districts of the Greater Accra Region.A statement released on Monday,…
World Mental Health Day, observed annually on 10 October, serves as a vital reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and support. Initiated by the…
As this year’s World Mental Health Day is commemorated worldwide, a top Nigerian expert has expressed concerns over how the country’s ongoing economic problems are worsening…
Menstrual poverty is a largely overlooked issue within Nigeria’s education system, yet it affects millions of school-age girls, especially in rural areas. The inability to afford…
American scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering microRNA and its role in gene regulation. The Nobel jury…
On Friday, the United Nations health agency announced that it had approved the first diagnostic test for mpox, which is crucial for countries dealing with outbreaks.…