Cancer cases set to rise 67% by 2050 — GLOBOCAN
…. 20.6m cases, 9.8m deaths recorded worldwide in 2024 By Chioma Obinna The just-released GLOBOCAN report has revealed that the global cancer burden is rising sharply, with 20.6 million new cases and 9.8 million deaths recorded worldwide in 2024. It also showed that deep inequalities in prevention, early detection, treatment and cancer surveillance continue to […]
Mental disorder is common but treatable
Daily stresses in life, noise pollution and how it affects sleep, sitting in traffic, recession and poverty, all these tend to influence an individual’s mental well-being
How can I live a healthier, longer life despite heart disease?
All these heart conditions cause the heart not to pump well, which can cause heart failure, and even heart attack. If not monitored well, they can lead to cardiac arrest, and worst, sudden cardiac death.
IVF CYCLES: Once is not enough
Life has changed beyond recognition for Femi and Tinu after having multiple IVF cycle failures; they are now blessed with triplets. Like many typical couples, they were married in their early 30s and had been trying for a family for about two years before deciding to seek medical advice.
Normalcy returns to AKTH as doctors resume work
Peace and normalcy have been restored at the Malam Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) following the resumption of work by resident doctors.
Health workers to commence strike September 20
HEALTH workers in the country under the umbrella of Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and Assembly of Healthcare Professionals Association (AHPA) has given notice to the Federal Government that they will withdraw their services in the nation’s hospitals from Wednesday 20th September 2017.
