Nigeria has suffered a decline in the global ranking of countries protecting public health policies from tobacco industry influence, according to the 2025 Nigeria Tobacco Industry Interference (TII) Index released in
The Maldives has banned anyone born on or after January 1, 2007, from buying, using or smoking any form of tobacco, becoming the first and only country in the world
The World Health Organisation’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) Secretariat and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK) have separately warned governments to guard against increasing efforts by the
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has said it will commence monthly psychiatric evaluation for all prison inmates across the country from November 2025. The Vice President I of the association,
The Chairperson Nigerian Army Officers Wives’ Association (NAOWA), 1 Division Chapter, Dr Mrs Halima Tafida-Wase, has said breast cancer is not a death sentence when detected early. She stated this
Tobacco control advocacy organisations in Nigeria have called on the Federal Government, health authorities, and relevant stakeholders to take immediate action against the clandestine marketing of nicotine-based products disguised as
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the utilisation of grants received by Nigeria to combat HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria from 2021 to 2025. The resolution was sequel
By Bukola Olukemi-Odele Food fortification is a well-established public health intervention designed to address widespread micronutrient deficiencies in populations. Over time, this strategy has proven remarkably effective in tackling several
The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Labaran, says women are more vulnerable to mental health challenges, calling for increased awareness, early intervention, and psychosocial support to promote mental
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