The Society of Lifestyle Medicine of Nigeria warns that unhealthy habits are fueling a silent epidemic of chronic diseases. Experts advocate for the DREAMS framework—Diet, Relationships, Exercise, Avoidance, Mental health, Sleep—as a proven, cost-effectiv
A video of late gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu's last birthday in hospital has emerged, with fans noting a dialysis patch. Details on the speculation and reactions.
Nigeria's Federal Government inaugurates a 33-member Technical Working Group to combat Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), a major threat to livestock and food security. Learn about the national strategy.
A Gombe cardiologist warns parents about sugary drinks in school lunches, linking them to future heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes in children. Learn how to protect your child's health.
Music video director TG Omori opens up on his unsuccessful kidney transplant in 2024 and the staggering financial burden of staying alive with the disease. Read his emotional story and the public's reaction.
Edo State aims to vaccinate 2.2 million children against measles and rubella in a major 2026 campaign. Learn about the dates, strategy, and how to protect your child.
A Lassa fever outbreak in Nasarawa's Awe LGA has claimed four lives, forcing a hospital closure. Health officials cite poor case handling and lack of resources as major challenges. Read more.
Andre Yarham, the UK's youngest dementia patient, has died at 24. His family donated his brain to science to help research into the cruel, rare disease. Learn the signs.
Industrialist Chief Rasaq Okoya launches an 8-day free medical outreach for Eti-Osa residents, covering bills and offering transport fare. A model for private sector health intervention.
A new report reveals dangerous levels of cadmium, lead, and arsenic in Yobe water samples, driving a decades-long kidney failure crisis. Researchers urge immediate action.
Nigerian-born clinician Ayo-ige Ayodele plans to use his Yale epidemiology training to strengthen infectious disease control and bridge health gaps in underserved communities. Read his vision for Nigeria.
Anissa Sickle Cell Foundation reveals the crushing financial burden of sickle cell disease in Nigeria, with crisis care hitting N1 million and a cure costing N85 million. It calls for urgent NHIS coverage and policy action.
Health experts call for sustained policies and public education to tackle Nigeria's high sickle cell disease burden. They stress genotype testing and ending discrimination.
As France battles lumpy skin disease, experts point to the Balkans' 2016 success: rapid vaccination and culls controlled the outbreak in months. Learn the key strategies.
France's agriculture minister urges farmers to trust government's cattle culling and vaccination plan to control lumpy skin disease, as protests block roads. Read the full story.
Nigeria's ginger sector is in crisis as fungal blight decimates crops, causing over N12bn losses and a 74% export drop. Experts call for disease-resistant seeds and value chain investment to save the industry.
Health experts raise alarm as NCDC confirms 414 Mpox cases and six deaths across 33 states. Stakeholders call for stronger surveillance, vaccination, and public education to curb the persistent spread.
As Nigeria battles a worsening cholera outbreak with over 22,000 cases, the FG sought emergency vaccine allocations four times. Learn about the global response and impact.
New research reveals sorbitol, a common sweetener in sugar-free gum and drinks, may trigger deadly liver disease by disrupting gut bacteria. Learn the risks.
Sagamu Metropolitan Lions Club provided food and supplies to Oke-Eriwo Hansen Disease Settlement during World Service Day. The humanitarian visit addressed critical needs of residents.
Senator Sunday Marshall Katung sponsors crucial bill to address Nigeria's sickle cell crisis. The legislation aims to establish treatment centers and promote local drug production to save lives.
Health experts at Nigeria's 2025 World GIS Day emphasized innovative collaboration using Geographic Information Systems to advance health equity and disease eradication across Africa.
Médecins Sans Frontières escalates diphtheria intervention across Borno, Kano, and Bauchi states amid rising cases. Learn how the health crisis is unfolding and what's needed to contain it.
Annaliese Holland, 25, ends lifelong suffering from rare autoimmune disease through voluntary assisted dying. Her courageous story highlights end-of-life choices.
Discover the truth about Alec Cabacungan and Kaleb-Wolf De Melo Torres' earnings from charity commercials and their impressive net worth in 2025. Learn about their inspiring journey with Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
Sokoto State confirms 8 Dengue fever cases. Health officials urge vigilance, proper case management, and community action to eliminate mosquito breeding sites.
A deadly cholera outbreak has struck Adamawa State, claiming 10 lives and hospitalizing dozens. Health authorities race against time to contain the spread as communities face water contamination crisis.
Groundbreaking Nigerian research reveals how poor oral health could be damaging your brain. Find out why your dentist visits might be more crucial than you thought.
Pulmonary hypertension is silently claiming lives across Nigeria while remaining largely undiagnosed. Discover the urgent need for specialized treatment and awareness in this health crisis.
The Sir Emeka Offor Foundation reaffirms strong commitment to Nigeria's polio eradication efforts with expanded vaccination campaigns and community mobilization across vulnerable regions.