Health

Cancer cases set to rise 67% by 2050 — GLOBOCAN

Cancer cases set to rise 67% by 2050 — GLOBOCAN

…. 20.6m cases, 9.8m deaths recorded worldwide in 2024By 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 leave […]
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Lagos records zero case of polio since April 2009

Lagos records zero case of polio since April 2009

Renewed efforts to kick polio out of the Nigeria appears to be yielding results as no case of polio has been recorded in the last one in Lagos State even as 4,683 health personnel have been trained on new challenges and opportunities in healthcare delivery as part of strategies to scale up efforts to bridge the gap between local health professionals and their counterparts abroad.

FDA issues safety alert on food  packaging chemical

FDA issues safety alert on food packaging chemical

Nigerian consumers may need to take heed of warnings of possible cancer risk following an alert about the presence of Bisphenol A (BPA) – a cancer-ausing agent, in consumer products such as infant feeding bottles, food-ontact and food packaging materials amongst others, currently in circulation worldwide.

African musicians join forces against polio

African musicians join forces against polio

To ensure total eradication of poliomyelitis in Africa, musicians are lending their voices for the final push to kick polio out of the continent. Leading the chorus in the fight against the crippling childhood disease are the shooting stars of world music: Staff Benda Bilili.