How Bad Are Earphones for Your Ears? What 10 Years of Loud Listening Could Mean
Earphones themselves are not automatically harmful. The real concern is how loud you listen, how long you listen and how often you expose your ears […]
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Floodwater Exposure and Disease Outbreaks: Why Walking Through Floods Can Be Life Threatening
Flooding is one of the most common natural disasters in Africa and other parts of the world, but the danger does not end when the […]
The Hidden Health Risks of Modern Homes — Are You Breathing in Toxins?
Our homes are supposed to be safe spaces. But today’s modern homes, built for comfort and efficiency, are quietly filling up with invisible threats — […]
What If Your Doctor Missed Something? The Reality of Medical Errors
Medical errors are a silent but deadly crisis in healthcare, claiming lives, causing irreversible harm, and eroding public trust in medical institutions. In Africa, where […]
WHO Reissues Mpox Emergency, Focuses on Vaccine Safety Monitoring
The WHO has declared a new Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) due to a resurgence of mpox cases, prompting a renewed focus on vaccine safety monitoring, especially for vulnerable groups such as pregnant women and children
Males Predominantly Affected by Mpox in Nigeria – NCDC Releases Data
Statistics from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reveal that males are predominantly affected by Mpox in Nigeria, accounting for 67% of […]
WHO Declares Mpox Global Health Emergency; Nigeria Reports Over 5,000 Cases
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday declared Mpox a global public health emergency, marking the second time in two years the viral infection has […]
WHO Launches Sanitation Safety Program in Five States Across Nigeria
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched Sanitation Safety Planning (SSP) initiatives in five states to combat the spread of faecal-oral diseases and bolster sanitation […]
Banning Styrofoam (Take Away): A Breath of Fresh Air for Health and Environment
The recent decisions by the Abia and Lagos state governments to ban Styrofoam, popularly known as “Take Away,” marks a significant step towards protecting public […]
Nigerian Health Sector Poised for Transformation: Boosting Primary Care to Enhance Citizen Safety
A significant step towards improved health and safety for Nigerian citizens is being taken with the announcement of a major initiative to expand primary healthcare […]