When 7-year-old Ayoifeoluwa Ayodele, was born, she had no fingers. Ayoifelowa, a Primary 2 pupil that loves mathematics with a passion has ambition of becoming a pilot and teacher. But struggling with the aura of stigmatisation and stereotype associated with her condition is a stumbling block. There is no argument that a pair of cosmetic gloves would boost her confidence tremendously. Unfortunately, her parents cannot pay for one.

As the world will tomorrow mark 2015 Prematurity Day, the World Health Organisation has disclosed that no fewer than 15 million (1 in 10 babies) babies are born prematurely each year.

Antibiotic resistance, which can turn common ailments into killers, has reached dangerous levels worldwide, the World Health Organization warned Monday, saying users still know too little about how antibiotics work. Antibiotic resistance happens when bugs become immune to existing drugs, allowing minor injuries and common infections to become deadly.

With Nigeria topping the list of Sub Sahara African countries with highest burden of parasitic infections, scientists have warned that unless there are concerted efforts to change unhealthy behavioural activities that cause the bulk of human parasitic diseases, the World Health Organisation’s , WHO, ‘Year 2020 Health for All’ will be an illusion.

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC weekend took its fight against fake drugs to the Lagos International Trade Fair, warning producers of unregistered products to stay away from the fair or face its wrath.