HEWAN, health workers urge mothers to embrace 6 months exclusive breastfeeding
By Chioma Obinna As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week, health experts have emphasised that breastfeeding goes beyond providing nourishment, describing it as the foundation for a healthy start in life, stronger immunity, optimal child development and a lifelong emotional bond between mother and baby. At a […]
Day of the African Child: Stakeholders call for national adoption of SARMAAN for child survival
By Chioma Obinna As Nigeria marked the 2026 Day of the African Child, stakeholders in child health, research, and public policy have called for the urgent institutionalisation of the Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance of Mass Administration of Azithromycin Among Children (SARMAAN) project, warning that the country risks losing hard-won gains in child survival unless evidence-based […]
Lagos activates operation BioShield’ over Ebola
…Threat… Says no Ebola case in Nigeria By Chioma Obinna The Lagos State Government on Sunday said it has launched a statewide emergency public awareness campaign tagged “Operation Lagos BioShield” to strengthen surveillance and prevent the possible importation of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) into the state amid fresh outbreaks in parts of East and Central […]
Scientists reprogram patient’s cells to reverse Type 1 diabetes
By Sola Ogundipe In an impressive medical breakthrough, scientists in China successfully reversed Type 1 diabetes in a female patient by using her own stem cells. The 25-year-old woman has remained insulin-independent for over a year. For the first time since her diagnosis, her body began producing insulin naturally, eliminating the need for daily injections. […]
New cancer immunotherapy shows promise
A new cancer study is attracting global attention after researchers reported that injecting an experimental immunotherapy into a single tumour appeared to spark an immune response against cancer cells in other parts of the body.
Int’l Day of Play: Fear steals play from Nigerian children – UNICEF
By Chioma Obinna On this year’s International Day of Play, the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, on Thursday raised alarm over worsening insecurity, overcrowded classrooms, and growing fear in schools across Nigeria, warning that millions of children are being denied their right to play, learn, and develop properly. Speaking during the 2026 International Day of […]
