By Ojoma Akor Merck Foundation and African first ladies have announced their unified commitment to strengthening healthcare capacity, breaking the stigma around infertility, and supporting the education of girls in Africa. These pledges were made during the 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, held virtually and in Banjul, The Gambia. The conference was held in…
By Ojoma Akor Experts have said that excessive salt consumption increases the risk of high blood pressure. They said that excessive salt consumption poses a serious threat to public health, contributing significantly to the prevalence of both communicable and non-communicable diseases such as hypertension (HBP) and cardiovascular (heart) diseases. Dr. Joseph Ekiyor, a public health…
Dr Ejiofor Ugwu, is the President of the Diabetes Association of Nigeria (DAN). Ugwu, who is also an Associate Professor of Medicine and a Consultant Endocrinologist/Diabetologist in this interview speaks on the burden of diabetes in the country, and ways to address the challenges of diabetes prevention and care in Nigeria among others. By…
By Ojoma Akor Beni Agama, 55, observed that he experienced increased thirst , frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, and fatigue for a long time before he went to the hospital, and was diagnosed of diabetes three years ago. He said his late father suffered from diabetes too and that if he had gone for…
NHIA enrolment portal fully restored and operational By Ojoma Akor The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says its enrolment portal is now fully restored and operational following the temporary delay caused by a financial process issue affecting National Identification Number (NIN) verification during the interface with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) system. In…
By Ojoma Akor Artificial Intelligence 4 Social Impact & Development (AI4SID), an initiative of the Africa Hub for Innovation and Development will host the AI for Social Good Summit in Abuja, Nigeria in May 2026. Dr. Kunle Kakanfo, Chief Visionary (Influence & Strategy) at AI4SID disclosed this yesterday during a virtual workshop themed: “Artificial Intelligence…
*We Can’t Have African Solutions Compiled Elsewhere- African Pharma Makers Story and Photos by John Musenze DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA – At the just concluded 4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2025), the atmosphere in Durban was both defiant and hopeful, health stakeholders including scientists, ministers, and pharmaceutical leaders gathered to unveil what…
PEPFAR has greatly expanded access to HIV testing, treatment, and care in Nigeria, enabling millions to know their status and receive lifesaving medication. It has also strengthened healthcare systems, reduced mother-to-child transmission, and enhanced community support for people living with HIV. In this interview, IHVN’s Program Lead, Dr. Oche Yusuf, speaks with Health and Science…
By Peter Samuel A stroke, or brain attack, is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either by a blockage or bleeding. This prevents oxygen and nutrients from reaching brain cells, causing them to die within minutes. There are two main types: ischemic, caused by a blocked artery,…
By Grateful Ogunjebe Children who arrive at school hungry often find it difficult to concentrate or keep up with their peers. Hunger doesn’t just affect the stomach; it slows down the brain, reduces attention span, and increases irritability. A child who misses breakfast may be physically present in class but mentally absent. In Nigeria,…
