Category: Health

Nigeria is grappling with a growing health crisis as chronic kidney disease (CKD) rates soar, leaving healthcare professionals and policymakers searching for answers. The country now faces one of the highest burdens of kidney disease in Africa, with over 25 million Nigerians affected. Alarming Statistics Recent studies indicate that approximately 15% of Nigerian adults suffer […]

According to UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, more than 290 schools have been damaged or destroyed in Ituri this year alone, bringing the total number of out-of-school children in the province to over 1.3 million. Protection crisis Between January and April 2025, a surge in violence displaced more than 100,000 people – half of them children. […]

This is especially true among youth users: it’s one of the main reasons young people experiment with tobacco or nicotine products in the first place, according to the UN World Health Organization (WHO).   Flavoured nicotine and tobacco products are inherently addictive and toxic – often more so than regular tobacco. Flavours increase usage, make […]

It’s normal for memory and thinking skills to change with age. Many older adults find it takes longer to learn new things or recall details. This mild forgetfulness is a common part of aging. However, more serious memory issues may be due to mild cognitive impairment (MCI), dementia (such as Alzheimer’s), or other medical conditions. […]

A "zombie" snail infected with a flatworm JoostP/Shutterstock Rise of the Zombie Bugs, by Mindy Weisberger, is a non-fiction book that borrows from popular culture to make one of the most complex and grisly interactions in the animal kingdom accessible to the reader. From fungi and viruses that infect the brains of insects, to parasites […]

In addition, the Assembly endorsed a wide range of measures to promote health equity, reduce air pollution, and strengthen protections for vulnerable populations. “The words ‘historic’ and ‘landmark’ are overused, but they are perfectly apt to describe this year’s World Health Assembly,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said at the Assembly’s closing, ending nine days […]

In a report released Wednesday, UNICEF highlighted the growing threat of cholera in the war-torn country, with more than 7,700 cases and 185 associated deaths reported in Khartoum State alone since January 2025. Alarmingly, over 1,000 cases have affected children under the age of five. Since the onset of conflict in April 2023, three million people […]

Introduction Despite significant advancements in maternal and neonatal health over the past few decades, stillbirth remains a pressing global health issue. In 2023, approximately 1.9 million babies were stillborn during the third trimester of pregnancy (28 weeks of gestation or later), equating to about 14.3 stillbirths per 1,000 total births . This figure underscores the […]

“The ongoing conflict and displacement, in addition to fragile health infrastructure and limited access to affected populations, pose a risk of mass disease transmission,” the UN health agency said in a report issued Tuesday, urging immediate support to sustain surveillance, bolster outbreak response and preserve lifesaving health services. Since civil war erupted in April 2023, 14.5 […]

Achieving equitable universal healthcare requires innovative strategies that prioritize quality, accessibility, and financial protection. Here’s a comprehensive approach to address these challenges: Innovative Strategies Best Practices for Equitable Healthcare Case Studies Government Role Implementation Pitfalls and Mitigation Strategies Cost Implications and Logistics Reference: Achieving universal health coverage through value-based care and public-private collaboration