The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that loneliness is responsible for approximately 871,000 deaths worldwide each year.
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A Gender Studies scholar and mental health advocate, Prof. Eugenia Akpa has called for greater attention to the psychological well-being of men affected by conflict, particularly those living in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) and refugee camps.
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has sanctioned 49 healthcare facilities (HCFs) and 47 Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) in 2024 for various violations of operational guidelines.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thundery and rainy weather across various parts of the country from Monday to Wednesday.
Over 30 host communities of the Dangote Cement Ibese Plant, as well as communities in Itori (Yewa North) and Ewekoro Local Government Areas of Ogun State, were filled with excitement as the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) extended its National Food Intervention Programme to the less privileged, distributing over 3,000 bags of rice. The same warm reception was recorded in Ijebu-Igbo, host to Dangote Granite and Mines, where beneficiaries gathered in large numbers at the palaces of the Orimolusi of Ijebu-Igbo and the Sopenlukale of Oke-Sopen to receive the food aid. The Aboro of Ibese, Oba Rotimi Mulero, and the Olu…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has invested over N720 billion to implement its landmark initiative of deploying 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks for the nationwide distribution of petroleum products, which is expected to save Nigerians over N1.7 trillion annually. This bold step will see the privately-owned refinery absorb over N1.07 trillion annually in fuel distribution costs. The initiative is also poised to significantly benefit over 42 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by reducing energy costs and enhancing profitability. The initiative, which eliminates transportation costs for fuel marketers and large-scale consumers, is expected to help reduce pump prices and inflation.…
The First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC) has empowered 10 cancer survivors in a bid to improve access to post-treatment care, encourage early screening, and amplify prevention efforts nationwide.
A public health expert, Dr. Folashade Oludara, has emphasized the urgent need to integrate nutritionists and dietitians into Nigeria’s primary healthcare (PHC) system to enhance quality of life and prevent diseases.
Of course, one must ask that question because everyone, especially those accusing Iran of inching towards acquiring the nuclear bomb, knew it was not so. After all, the country spent a whole year implementing the JCPOA agreement, even after Trump unilaterally tore up the deal reached after exhaustive negotiations lasting eighteen months. Iran waited, giving the USA a chance to return, before continuing with the enrichment of uranium, only to be accused of violating an agreement that the US had already abandoned. How Janus-faced! For the past 41 years, Israel – often with Netanyahu as Prime Minister – has been…
The Head of Cardiology at the National Hospital, Abuja, Dr. Oladipupo Fasan has emphasized the urgent need for evidence-based medical practices, a well-trained healthcare workforce, and strong policy implementation to effectively combat hypertension in Nigeria.