By Ogeyi Ebinyi The city of Lagos came alive with energy and inspiration as women from diverse backgrounds gathered for the ninth edition of the Lagos Women Run 2024. This annual event, which promotes health and wellness among women, has evolved into a platform for empowerment, skill-building, and social advocacy. Coordinated by Tayo Popoola, the […]
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By Nita Duru The approval of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines marks a major milestone in medicine, breaking over five decades of unsuccessful attempts to find a solution for this common and dangerous respiratory virus. RSV is a leading cause of respiratory disease worldwide, especially in young children and the elderly. Previous efforts to develop
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By David Arome Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are popular drinks in the Nigerian market. They are sold in shops, kiosks, on the streets, and by hawkers everywhere. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines sugar-sweetened beverages as all beverages containing free sugar or other sweeteners. They come in refined, well-packaged forms. Some are imported while others are locally made. They
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By David Arome Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among newborns is a silent yet deadly public health threat of great concern in healthcare settings across sub-Saharan Africa. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2021, one million newborns (neonates) in Sub-Saharan Africa did not survive to see their one-month birthday. Sub-Saharan Africa tops the global chart
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By David Arome Antimicrobial resistance has recently gained a new global dimension, with Nigeria taking its turn in the emerging public health threat. It is a widespread problem that affects people from all walks of life. Research projections have shown that if the current trend persists by 2050, antimicrobial resistance could likely account for over 10
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By Ify Onyekwere On the 6th of January 2024, “The Development Report” on People’s 105.5FM delved into the escalating cholera outbreak in Nigeria and the critical role of waste management in curbing the outbreak. The program featured Dr. Chimere May Ohajinwa, an Environmental Toxicologist and Public Health Expert, who provided an in-depth analysis of the
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By David Arome Access to basic drinking water is still a challenge in Africa especially in rural communities. The trend is quite alarming and has exposed the locals to water-borne diseases. According to the WHO/UNICEF Progress Report 2020, about 387 million people lived without access to basic drinking water services in Sub-Saharan Africa. In a
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By Cecilia Attah Malaria is a deadly disease caused by the Anopheles mosquito’s bite, which transmits plasmodium parasites into the human bloodstream. This disease makes an individual feel very sick with a high fever. Other than fever, chills, headaches, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain, abdominal pain and fatigue are a few symptoms of malaria. The disease
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By David Arome In the face of glaring infrastructural deficiencies within Primary Health Care Centers (PHCs) and health outposts in Benue State, communities are increasingly embracing herbal remedies as a viable option in response to the deficit in local healthcare systems. The pitfalls include grappling with a critical shortage of resources and proper healthcare infrastructure,
By David Arome Despite being the first point of contact for local communities, primary healthcare clinics (PHCs) in Benue State grapple with notable deficiencies in basic infrastructure, hindering their ability to effectively meet the health needs of the people. These substantial gaps have triggered an increase in the demand for services at secondary and tertiary
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