Africa CDC: No Approved Vaccine for Current Ebola Strain The Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Dr Jean Kaseya, has criticised what he described as inadequate international investment in vaccines for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, warning that the outbreak requires urgent, coordinated action by African countries and their
By Lawal Dahiru Mamman Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory, thinking skills and the ability to carry out simple tasks. It is the most common form of dementia, caused by abnormal build-up of proteins, amyloid plaques and tau tangles, that damage brain cells. It begins with mild forgetfulness and confusion,
Aishat M. Abisola Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when the body cannot produce enough insulin or cannot use the hormone effectively, causing glucose to build up in the bloodstream. Although diabetes is widely associated with high blood sugar, its effects can extend far beyond glucose control, potentially damaging the heart, kidneys, eyes, nerves
By Aishat M. Abisola Infertility affects nearly one in seven couples, meaning they have been unable to conceive after at least a year of regular unprotected sex. In up to half of infertile couples, male infertility is ei-ther the sole cause or a contributing factor.Male infertility can result from producing too few sperm, producing sperm
By Cynthia Amadu High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common disease that occurs when the pressure in your arteries is higher than it should be.Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood throughout the body. If left untreated, high blood pressure can
The Federal Government has launched the Nigeria Alcohol Policy and its Multisectoral Implementation Plan (2026–2030), aimed at reducing the health, social and economic consequences of harmful alcohol consumption across the country. The five-year policy provides a coordinated national framework for the production, distribution, marketing and consumption of alcohol, while promoting responsible practices within the
DNA Tests: 23.6% of Nigerian Men Tested Not Biological Fathers — Report About 23.6 per cent of paternity tests conducted by Smart DNA Nigeria returned negative results during its 2025/2026 reporting period, indicating that the men tested were not the biological fathers of the children involved. The figure is contained in the company’s latest annual
Over 70% of Young Nigerians Lack Accurate HIV Prevention Information — NACA The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has raised concerns over widespread knowledge gaps on HIV prevention among young Nigerians, saying fewer than 30 per cent have accurate information about how to prevent the virus. The agency said the situation leaves
NAFDAC, Oxford Partner on £3.7m Project to Strengthen Vaccine Safety Nigeria is partnering with the University of Oxford and other international institutions on a £3.7 million research project aimed at strengthening the detection of degraded and falsified vaccines before they reach patients. The three-year initiative, funded by the UK Medical Research Council (MRC), brings together
By Fatih Lawal-Garu Nigeria’s rainy season, which typically stretches from March or April into October, is a season of contradictions. It cools the unbearable heat, greens the landscape, and sustains the farms that feed millions of households.But it also creates ideal conditions for the spread of infectious diseases, particularly among children, pregnant women, older adults,