It is no longer news that two Nigerian children with Down Syndrome who were away for weeks, returned from Narayana Hrudayalaya Institute of Cardiac Sciences in Bangalore, India, hale and hearty after a successful life -saving surgery. But yet another history was made when one of the children with heart problem was diagnosed to had been healed miraculously.

The growing prevalence of sudden deaths in the country has been blamed on unhealthy lifestyles even as Federal government has been urged to muster political will towards curbing illegal drug outlets in the country.

Regular screening with cutting edge technology of Nigerians who have attained the age of 40 and above, has been recommended as is the way forward in controlling the morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular disorders (CVDs) in Nigeria.

One of the major advances the Nigerian health sector has witnessed recent times, is the enactment of the National Health Bill as well as repositioning of Primary Health Care as vehicle for health care delivery in the country.

COST of food may rise astronomically by as much as 194 per cent in Nigeria and the rest of the world by 2050 as a result of the effects of climate change. The developement could also lead to increased hunger and malnourishment of 25 million more children across the world.