The tobacco epidemic has for years adversely impacted the public health of several countries around the world, including Nigeria. In 2012, for instance, the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS), found
By Esi-ife Arogundade Resolve To Save Lives (RTSL), a global health organisation committed to saving 100 million lives from cardiovascular disease and a critical Nigeria public health partner, has welcomed
By Esi-ife Arogundade The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised the alarms about the circulation of counterfeit Oxycontin 80mg (oxycodone hydrochloride) detected in unregulated
By Esi-ife Arogundade Tobacco control experts have emphasised the need for smoke-free cities, amid growing health concerns and the economic burden of tobacco use in Nigeria. They made the call
By Esi-ife Arogundade The Lagos State government have confirmed 14 cases of diphtheria at King’s College Annex, Victoria Island, alongside one reported fatality. Health Commissioner, Akin Abayomi confirmed the outbreak
To commemorate World Obesity Day (WOD), Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has renewed its call for comprehensive healthy food policies to strengthen local diets and tackle the country’s
By Esi-ife Arogundade This year’s International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) themed “Inspiring Action” reminds us that childhood cancer remains a tragic reality for many families. The most recent estimate from
As the world marks the 20th anniversary of the World Health Organisation Framework Convention of Tobacco Control (WHO FCCTC), Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the Nigerian
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency NiMet has predicted haziness from Friday to Sunday across the country. NiMet’s Weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja envisaged moderate dust haze in the North
By Humphrey Ukeaja Love is in the air, or so we are told. Every February 14, as the world is draped in shades of red, Nigeria joins the global celebration
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