The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concerns over a significant rise in Lassa fever infections across the country. As of the end of 2024, Nigeria had recorded 1,309 confirmed cases and 214 deaths. However, the situation has worsened in the first six weeks of 2025, with 413 new confirmed cases […]
Whether you’re moving abroad for work, education, or just to shake things up, there’s one thing you definitely don’t want to gamble on—your family’s health. Navigating a foreign healthcare system can be as confusing as ordering food in a language you barely understand, and without a solid health insurance plan, even a minor medical hiccup […]
The WHO defines counterfeit drugs as those deliberately mislabeled to deceive consumers about their identity or origin, affecting both branded and generic products. Other types of illicit drugs include substandard drugs, which are authorized but fail to meet quality standards, and unregistered/unlicensed drugs, which lack approval from health authorities. Counterfeit drugs are often hard to […]
According to the World Health Organization, health authorities in Nigeria declared a cholera outbreak in Lagos on June 15, 2024, with 436 suspected cases reported. Within six days, the number of suspected cases exceeded 500, including 43 confirmed cases, with a 5.4% case fatality rate among suspected cases. Recent reports indicate the outbreak’s spread, […]
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the global vulnerability to infectious disease outbreaks. It has underscored the critical need for robust pandemic prevention and preparedness strategies. This article delves into the multifaceted aspects of pandemic prevention and preparedness, exploring historical lessons, current strategies, and future directions to mitigate the impacts of potential pandemics. Historical Context […]
(CBS News Sacramento) They used to be illegal, but now state law requires them on some campuses – and they’re everywhere from vending machines to bars. Fentanyl test strips are intended to help young people avoid fentanyl-laced counterfeit prescriptions or drugs. But many warn that test strips alone could do more harm than good. […]
Coral reefs worldwide are under siege as soaring ocean temperatures trigger a mass bleaching event, raising concerns among scientists about potentially catastrophic consequences. This alarming development, announced by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),The International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) and reported by CNN underscores the urgent need for decisive action to address climate change. […]
By Njide Ndili* Nigeria’s health indices stay concerning/stubbornly poor. Life expectancy stands at 54 years, one of the lowest in the world, while thelatest maternal mortality rate of 576 per 100,000 live births is the fourth highest globally. Non-communicable diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes, cancer, and malnutrition, caused nearly a third of all deaths in […]
Fake drugs, also referred to as counterfeit drugs can be defined as illegally produced drugs or pharmaceutical preparations that may be contaminated or contain the wrong or no active ingredient at all. They sometimes have the right active ingredient but at the wrong dose. Fake drugs are illegal and may be harmful to your health. […]
One of the lesser-discussed yet important indicators of gastrointestinal health is the appearance of stool. The color, consistency, and contents of feces can provide valuable insights into a person’s digestive system. Among the various abnormalities that can be observed, black spots in stool, also known as melena, can be a cause for concern. Understanding the […]
