7 h. ago Health workshop debunks sugar as direct course of diabetes, non

A-one day health workshop in Lagos highlighted that sugar itself is not a direct cause of diabetes or other Non-Communicable read more Health workshop debunks sugar as direct course of diabetes, non-communicable diseases

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32 h. ago Federal Government Decries Silent Epidemic Of Poor Oral Health, Moves To Eliminate Noma

The Federal Government has decried what it described as a “silent epidemic” of poor oral health in Nigeria, stating that millions, especially children and older people, were suffering preventable diseases that damage productivity, dignity, and quality of life. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, who stated this at the […]

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58 h. ago Experts urge stronger action to curb rising Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa

Public health experts have called for stronger action by governments and citizens to contain the spread of Neglected Tropical Diseases read more Experts urge stronger action to curb rising Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa

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60 h. ago Father unveils foundation on sickle cell, others after daughter’s death

A father launches the Praise Ogbu Foundation in honor of his daughter to support children with Sickle Cell Disease, Sclerosis, and Juvenile Arthritis. Read More: https://punchng.com/father-unveils-foundation-on-sickle-cell-others-after-daughters-death/

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68 h. ago Nigeria Surpasses Key HIV Targets, Moves Closer To Eliminating AIDS By 2030 – Minister

Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, has said Nigeria has recorded major milestones in its fight against HIV/AIDS and is now closer than ever to eliminating the disease as a public health threat by 2030. In his opening address at the 2025 World AIDS Day commemoration in Abuja, Salako said […]

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3 d. ago DR Congo Declares End Of Ebola Outbreak After 42 Days Without Cases

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has officially declared an end to the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak that was first announced on September 4, 2025. As of November 30, the country had recorded 64 cases, 53 confirmed and 11 probable, with 45 deaths reported across six health areas. Health authorities confirmed that no […]

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4 d. ago AI in Advertising: Why stronger legislation, mass sensitisation have become imperative —Stakeholders

For many stakeholders in the nation’s advertising space, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a buzzword. It is a reality that has come to define the industry. While it brings a lot of prospects for practitioners to leverage, it is not without its challenges and disruptive powers, too. This year’s edition of the Brand Journalists’ […]

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5 d. ago Severe gum disease contributes to low libido in men — Experts

The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) in a media post also warned that gum health impacts men's health more than people realise.

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6 d. ago Championing peace, security in Niger Delta through education promotion

Dr. Dennis Otuaro, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, cuts the image of a man who came prepared to make a deliberate and targeted impact in the oil-rich Niger Delta. Although he had a lot of options open to him to ensure that the fragile peace in the region was strengthened to make way […]

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7 d. ago State of the nation: I remember when I was a roving reporter

I cannot describe how newspaper reporting happens these days. A lot has happened to redefine the approach and requirements. My own ways have been overtaken. These days, reporters hardly hunt for news from one location to another, the way we were doing in the 80s and 90s. Space and time have been bridged by disruptive […]

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9 d. ago REMAPSEN Rallies African Journalists To Drive Fight Against NTDs

The African Media Network for Health and Environment (REMAPSEN) has launched the fourth edition of its annual Media Forum, renewing its call for stronger media engagement in the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) across the continent. The virtual launch, held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, brought together more than 100 journalists, civil society groups, […]

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1 week ago NTS Urges FG To Prioritise Health Funding, Modernise Hospitals

It stressed that modernising hospital infrastructure is essential to meeting Nigeria’s growing burden of respiratory diseases. The post NTS Urges FG To Prioritise Health Funding, Modernise Hospitals appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Commission, Others Take Sickle Cell Awareness Campaign To Ondo

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has expanded its landmark sickle cell awareness campaign to Ondo State, as part of its renewed efforts to address the prevalence of the disease across the Niger Delta region. The outreach, organised in collaboration with the Ebiere Women Foundation, Sickle Cell Awareness Initiative Ireland–Nigeria (SCAIIN), and the Beyond Sickle […]

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2 w. ago We’ve killed 13,000 terrorists, arrested 17,000 in two years – Minister

“I think sometimes, we forget about some of the successes that we have recorded in the fight against these bandits, criminals, and some of these jihadists...

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2 w. ago FG Not Denying Killings But Doing A Lot To Address Them — Minister

The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, on Thursday, held a hearing on Trump’s decision to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. The post FG Not Denying Killings But Doing A Lot To Address Them — Minister appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Do you forget things a lot? Find out more about Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder and the most common cause of dementia. This disease leads to a gradual decline in memory, thinking ability, and behavior. Symptoms usually begin mildly and worsen gradually. Common signs include: Early Symptoms Moderate–Severe Symptoms Moderate-severe symptoms include:  Late Symptoms Causes and Risk Factors The exact cause is not […]

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2 w. ago Saving lives: Nigeria’s urgent battle against preserving antibiotics

Dr Babatunde Ogunbosi is a Reader (Associate Professor) at the Paediatric Infectious Diseases Unit of the University of Ibadan and an Honorary Consultant Paediatric Infectious Diseases sub-specialist at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. He is an Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) expert. In this interview with Sade Oguntola, he speaks on AMR, a silent epidemic, and […]

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2 w. ago World Toilet Day: Oyo, United Nations, Others Partner To Promote Sanitation

The Oyo State government, through the State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (OYORUWASSA), in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Lagos Field Office, and SATO, a brand under LIXIL, has called on stakeholders to prioritise safe sanitation as a critical tool for disease prevention and environmental protection. The chairman of OYORUWASSA, Alhaji […]

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2 w. ago Kenya heightens surveillance following Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia

Kenya has placed its health authorities on high alert following three deaths linked to Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in neighbouring Ethiopia...

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2 w. ago Purdue researcher earns NIH Fellowship to study Alzheimer’s disease

A Purdue University doctoral researcher, Oluwatosin Maryam Adeyemo, has been awarded the National Institutes of Health (NIH) T32 Research Fellowship for her work seeking to better understand Alzheimer’s disease. The fellowship is a distinction given to promising young scientists whose research shows potential to advance human health. Adeyemo, a Ph.D. candidate in chemistry at Purdue, […]

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