When news broke that the Federal government is sending 504 health workers in response to the call by Ebola affected countries for an urgent assistance to contain the Ebola Virus Disease, (EVD) many Nigerians had mixed feelings.

People with a high sense of purpose in life have a lower risk of stroke, according to new research.

Thyroid nodules are a common problem that a clinician faces in his practice. The vast majority of these nodules are benign and unless progressing or causing symptoms, they are usually left alone and not operated upon.

Despite heavy investments directed towards the provisions of social services in Africa, quality and access to service delivery remains disappointing.This is experienced more in the health sector. However, a recent study by Brookings Center for Technology Innovation, has pointed accusing fingers at the spending. The report, titled: ‘ Mobile technology and mHealth: The newest frontline in health care innovations in Africa’ says there was a large volume of empirical evidence showing that, for many developing countries, there is only a weak connection between spending on public services and service delivery outcomes.

As the global population rises over seven billion, a new report has shown that the number of deaths from hypertension, stroke, heart attacks and other circulatory diseases is on the rise, climbing from 12.3 million deaths to 17.3 million.