1.3 Million People die from second-hand smoke each year – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that approximately 1.3 million people die annually from exposure to secondhand smoke, highlighting the urgent need for stronger global tobacco control efforts.  …

Out Break Of Outbreak Of Diphtheria Disease Claims Three Lives In Edo State.

  Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Cyril Oshiomhole, has confirmed that three fatalities have been recorded following the outbreak of diphtheria in the state. Dr Oshiomhole made this known…

ACPN Urges FG to Appoint Health Administrators, Cites Sectoral Crisis and Physician Domination

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has called on the Federal Government to immediately appoint qualified administrators to head agencies, institutions, and departments within Nigeria’s health sector.  …

Breaking: Paul Alexander has passed on after 70-year battle with Polio

Saddened to hear of the passing of Paul Alexander, known to many as “the man in the iron lung” or “Polio Paul” 💔. At just six years old, Paul was…

Zimbabwe reports notable increase in HIV-related deaths during first half of 2025

Zimbabwe has recorded a rise in HIV/AIDS-related deaths during the first half of 2025, with health authorities reporting 5,932 fatalities between January and June, an increase of 220 deaths compared…

95% of fevers in Lagos not caused by malaria – Health Commissioner says

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says new data shows that 95 out of every 100 fevers experienced in Lagos are not caused by malaria, as widely…

Scientists reconstruct ‘10,500-year-old’ woman’s face using ancient DNA

A team of researchers has successfully reconstructed the face of a woman who lived approximately 10,500 years ago in what is now Belgium, offering new insight into the physical appearance…

EFCC arraigns medical doctor for N39 million visa scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, June 19, arraigned a Port Harcourt-based medical doctor, Nekabari Nathan, over an alleged N39.1 million visa fraud.   Mr Nathan was…

Ending Open Defecation: Awgu Council Chairman Trains Artisans in Smart Toilet Tech

    In a bold and strategic move to eliminate open defecation and elevate public health standards across communities in Awgu Local Government Area (LGA), the Executive Chairman, Hon. Uchenna…

Convicted American R&B Singer R.Kelly, Rushed to the Hospital After Drug Overdose

  Convicted American R&B musician, R Kelly was recently hospitalized from prison. The singer was rushed to Duke University Hospital on Friday, June 13, after he reportedly collapsed at the…