The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has advised Nigerians to stop the consumption of sodium (non-iodized salt) to prevent health complications. The Director-General of NAFDAC,…
Today in practically every state in Nigeria, every city, every town and every village, a new development is fast becoming the norm. Teenagers, some as young as 16, are steadily…
Many factors are responsible for the surge in drug abuse in Nigeria, Dr. Adetola Oladimeji reports… The first ever report on drug use in Nigeria that was recently released revealed…
Francis is a brilliant 200 Level undergraduate who is shy, withdrawn and frequently looks miserable. Tunde, his roommate, finds it difficult to understand him, as he always seems to have…
By Sade Oguntola Several studies carried out on Telfairia Occidentalis, which is commonly known as fluted pumpkin or ‘ugwu’, have proven that a diet containing ‘ugwu’ extract can significantly improve…
Culled from Health Watch Achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is largely dependent on how a country finances its health system. Since the Abuja Declaration in 2001, Nigeria has been unable…
From our Special Correspondent Diverse and growing, the African continent is home to a vast range of national identities and regional cultures. In terms of health care, governments face a…
From our special correspondent It feels like coconut oil can pretty much be used for anything these days. Whether it is being used as a skin moisturizer, hair ointment or…
By Leon Usigbe - New York The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on the night of Monday 20 September 2021 met with President Muhammadu Buhari,…
By SARAH OOKO Thirty eight year-old Irene has been jogging each morning for the past two months. Previously an exercise freak, Irene notes she was forced to change her ways…
