Raphael Obasiohia What are antibiotics and their uses? Conversations with some Nigerian youths have revealed a trending culture where antibiotics are taken for surprising reasons. For instance, some individuals believe...

Nasir Abbas Babi Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant global health concern. The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified it as a major public health threat. It’s a serious concern that...

Nigeria faced a severe Neisseria meningitis outbreak, prompting global concern. Amidst this crisis, an intriguing claim emerged: Nigeria became the first country to introduce the Men5CV vaccine. There have being...

By David Arome Despite being the first point of contact for local communities, primary healthcare clinics (PHCs) in Benue State grapple with notable deficiencies in basic infrastructure, hindering their ability...

by Anna Fleck Data published by the American Cancer Society shows that there are expected to be 100,640 new cases of melanoma of the skin in 2024 (a majority of the 108,270...

by Katharina Buchholz More than two centuries ago, on May 14, 1796, the English doctor Edward Jenner carried out what was later proven to have been the first modern-day vaccination, when...

By Abujah Racheal Mr Shedreck Hammayaji, 37-year-old, a dedicated nurse at Kwali General Hospital, Kwali, Abuja, demonstrates an unwavering commitment to healthcare and community service despite facing numerous challenges.  During...

Do You Know that increase in day and night time temperature can make people to experience a kind of discomfort known as ‘HEAT STRESS’. Heat Stress is the inability of...

Abuja- NCDC Convenes an Emergency Meeting with Sokoto and Zamfara States to Address Unknown Illness The Director General (DG) of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr...

by Felix Richter Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22, marks a global commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. The first Earth Day took place in 1970, ignited by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson...