Senegal has made history by officially eliminating trachoma, a debilitating bacterial eye infection, as a public health problem—bringing an end…
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A visiting Professor at the Global Public Health University (GPHU), Claire Nelson, has emphasised the urgency for Africa to build a resilient health system for the future.
A popular Nigerian medical doctor and health influencer, Chinonso Egemba—also known as Aproko Doctor—has warned that eating poorly processed Garri could cause blindness. He said this is because Garri is made from cassava, which contains harmful substances.
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have called for an immediate end to hiring doctors as temporary or casual workers in public hospitals. They say this practice is unfair, cannot last long, and is one of the main reasons doctors are leaving Nigeria.
Top eye care doctors in Nigeria have warned people not to use breast milk or cow urine to treat eye infections. They said these practices are dangerous and can even cause blindness.
Health experts have taught school girls in Lagos about how to stay clean and healthy during their periods. They said that when girls have the right information, they feel more confident and can manage their periods better.
A former Minister of Health and 11th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (2010–2015), Professor Isaac Folorunso Adewole, FAS, is…
In most markets across cities in Nigeria, you will find green beans for sale. People often use them to decorate or garnish fried rice. New studies show that green beans are very healthy. They can help lower the risk of heart disease, colon cancer, and help control diabetes. Green beans also help strengthen the immune system and remove harmful substances from the body.
Doctors in Nigeria have warned people to stop the habit of drinking alcohol to stay warm during cold or rainy weather. They say this practice is harmful to health.
A Nigerian doctor living in the United States, Dr. Sunday Fawole, has said that many doctors are leaving Nigeria for other countries because the country’s healthcare system is falling apart.