By Grateful Ogunjebe For many Nigerians, eating is often reactive: grabbing whatever’s convenient, skipping meals, or overeating at night. These habits are driving chronic diseases like diabetes, digestive disorders, and hormonal imbalances, according to medical experts. Globally, over 422 million adults live with diabetes, and in Nigeria, more than 11 million may be affected, many…
By Dozie Akwarandu In many Nigerian communities, there is limited awareness of the menace of cancer, with no available health services and access to specialized diagnostic facilities, medical technology, cancer medications, and, mostly, scarce human resources for health. Cancer has emerged as a leading cause of death in Nigeria, with an estimated 127,763 new cases…
By Ojoma Akor, Grateful Ogunjebe (Nigeria) & John Musenze (Uganda) Every year, cancer claims no fewer than 600,000 lives across Africa. Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) showed that 1,185,216 new cases and 763,843 were recorded in 2022. By 2040, cancer cases are projected to rise by more than 60% worldwide, with the sharpest…
By Ojoma Akor The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) says the country still needs stronger integration of cancer prevention and care into its primary health system. NCS President, Prof. Abidemi Omonisi, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja while briefing newsmen ahead of this year’s World Cancer Day and the launch of the Advancing Prostate Cancer Discoveries, Engagement,…
By Ojoma Akor Human resources (HR) play a pivotal role in transforming healthcare jobs into platforms for national service, Rachel Adegbe, a health systems and human resources expert at the Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN), has said. Adegbe, who is also IHVN’s HR Assistant Director, said, “A strong, strategic human resource approach is vital…
How ASPIRE Project Fights HIV Surge in Nigeria By Ojoma Akor Dr. Stanley Abujah Idakwo is the Project Director of the Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria’s ASPIRE project. In this interview, he charted ways people living with HIV and other stakeholders, including the government, can boost Nigeria’s HIV prevention and care, as well as how…
By Ojoma Akor Stakeholders in the health sector have called for greater adoption of the Ethical Health Financing (EHF) model to address health financing challenges in Nigeria. They made the call in Abuja during the EHF Technical Workshop, organized by Lafiya UK and the Nigeria Partnership for a Healthier Future programme. They said doing so…
Scientists achieve pancreatic tumour ‘cure’ in mice By Health and Science Africa New research from Spain has found that triple therapy eliminates pancreatic tumours in mice. Researchers at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre reported that a triple-targeted drug combination can induce complete and durable regression of pancreatic tumours in preclinical models, potentially overcoming treatment…
By Ojoma Akor Experts have said that gender-based violence not only violates the human rights of women and girls but also exposes them to the risk of acquiring HIV and other infections. They stated this during a special SHE & Rights (Sexual Health with Equity & Rights) session held during the 16 Days of Activism…
By Ojoma Akor The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that more than one million people in northeast Nigeria risk being cut off from emergency food and nutrition assistance within weeks unless urgent new funding is received. The organization, in a statement, said that as a result, and for the first time in…
