Self-care key to curbing Nigeria’s rising disease burden — Experts
… Say hospitals can’t cope if Nigerians ignore prevention, rational drug useBy Chioma Obinna As Nigeria battles a growing burden of chronic and non-communicable diseases, health experts have called for an urgent shift from hospital-centred healthcare to preventive self-care, warning that the country’s health system and household finances cannot withstand the rising cost of treating […]
Nigeria, EU, WHO launch N6.7bn health initiative to tackle disease outbreaks
By Chioma Obinna The Federal Government, in partnership with the European Union, EU, and the World Health Organisation, WHO, on Monday launched a €4.2 million intervention programme aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to detect and respond swiftly to disease outbreaks amid rising cases of infectious and non-communicable diseases nationwide. The four-year initiative, known as the […]
Understanding autism and its diagnosis in Africa
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how individuals communicate, interact socially, behave, and process sensory information
WHO says six hantavirus cases confirmed so far
There are six confirmed cases of hantavirus so far out of eight suspected ones following an outbreak on a cruise ship, the World Health Organization said Friday.
NMA NEC reaffirms recognition of Saheed as Lagos Chairman, elects Omoti president
By Chioma Obinna The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has formally recognised Dr. Babajide Kehinde Saheed as the chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the association, ending weeks of controversy over leadership in the state branch. Meanwhile, the association had elected new national officers to steer its affairs for the 2026–2028 tenure, with Dr. Afekhide […]
WHO warns of more hantavirus cases in ‘limited’ outbreak
The World Health Organization said Thursday that more cases of the hantavirus could emerge but expected the outbreak to be “limited” if precautions are taken, after the disease killed three passengers from a cruise ship.
