According to recent data, 1.8 billion adults globally, or over one-third (31%) of all adults, did not engage in the recommended amounts of physical activity in 2022. The results show a concerning trend in adult physical inactivity, which has risen by almost 5 percentage points between 2010 and 2022. If the trend continues, levels of…
The Lagos State Government has attributed the recent cholera outbreak in the state to an unregistered tiger nut drink. The cholera outbreak has impacted multiple local government areas in Lagos, including Lagos Island, Eti-Osa, and Kosofe, with hospitals reporting the highest number of cases. As of June 21, Lagos had recorded 24 deaths and 35…
A statement by the health organisation’s Eastern Mediterranean Region said the outbreaks were recorded from the 1st of January, 2024 to the 26th of May, 2024. The cases were reported from 24 countries across five WHO regions with the Eastern Mediterranean Region recording the highest numbers followed by the African Region, the Region of the…
Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has approved the suspension from office of the Commissioner for Health Abia State, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo. A statement by the government said the suspension was to pave the way for the investigation of allegations of gross misconduct levelled against the Commissioner. “Governor Otti’s action is in line with his…
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, or ACPN, has warned Nigerians against using antibiotics without a prescription from a pharmacist. The association maintained that taking antibiotics without a prescription from a pharmacist is dangerous. ACPN National Chairman, Pharmacist Aderemi Ladigbolu, made these declarations while speaking during a one-day workshop organised by the Commonwealth Partnership…
During the 67th World Health Assembly, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus awarded the Prime Minister of Barbados and two scientists for their contributions to the advancement of global health. As the Chair of the Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance and for her leadership in addressing health and climate change, Her Excellency Mia Mottley,…
The 14th General Programme of Work (GPW14), the World Health Organization’s new plan for 2025–2028, will be put up for approval by member states at the 77th World Health Assembly. With assistance from the WHO Secretariat, all Member States and partners collaborated to create the strategy, which will hasten improvements in health and well-being for…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for collaborative efforts against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection among girls and women in the country. Dr Ijeoma Agbo, UNICEF Health Specialist, made the call during a two-day media dialogue on HPV vaccine on Tuesday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the dialogue has…
“The National Health Insurance (NHI) is a commitment to eradicate the stark inequalities that have long determined… who receives adequate healthcare and who suffers from neglect,” Ramaphosa said at a televised signing ceremony in Pretoria. The fund established under the law will provide healthcare for all at rates to be determined by the government, in…
