HEALTHWISE

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Ronke Oshodi, a prominent figure in the Yoruba genre of Nollywood, recently shared a personal revelation about her health journey. In an interview with The Nation, the 49-year-old actress disclosed how her attempt to shed weight led to the discovery of an underlying health problem. Oshodi recounted …

IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The Oyo State Government has been commended for its efforts in the fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS in the State, leading to the drop in the prevalence of the disease in the State. According to a release e-signed by Prince Dotun Oyelade, Commissioner for …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – MAY 2, 2024: Access Bank Plc has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering positive transformation in healthcare across Africa at the 2024 Medic West Africa Event, organised by ABCHealth in collaboration with Informa Markets. The event, which served as a platform for stakeholders across industries deliberate on the …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said that over 1,500 people have so far benefitted from the ongoing surgeries under the Free Surgery Intervention Programme of his administration. The governor, who disclosed this while monitoring the sale of discounted rice to civil servants at the …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – In  its bid at ensuring that people’s wellness and well-being through medical is achieved, no fewer than 300 people from Abeokuta South Local Government Community benefited from medical outreach organised by Non-Governmental Organization, Rotary Club of Abeokuta Metropolitan, under the aegis of Rotary Club International …

The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Mr. Emeka Rollas has debunked the rumour that veteran actor, Zack Orji, has died. It would be recalled that in December, Zack Orji, was seen in a video in a hospital after he slumped in an hotel in Abuja. Rollas debunked …

TEXAS, USA – Paul Alexander, the man who spent over seven decades living in an iron lung, has passed away at the age of 78. His death was confirmed by a fundraiser for his healthcare, though further details were not provided. Christopher Ulmer, the organizer and disability-rights activist, shared the …

Nutritionists and public health physicians in Nigeria have issued a stark warning against consuming food wrapped in newspapers or leaflets, citing serious health risks associated with such practices.  Experts highlight that food wrapped in printed papers (especially “Suya”) may contain harmful substances like lead, which has been linked to kidney …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Free Surgical Intervention Programme for indigent people, initiated by the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has been flagged off with surgical operations performed on patients at the State Hospitals in Abeokuta, Ijebu-Ode, and Ilaro-Yewa in Ogun State. The programme which began with the …

By Dr. Abayọ̀mì Ògùntoye I promised to write about what is killing people in Nigeria today. Nigerians should be focused on solving these problems instead of fighting over GMO which they don’t understand yet. These are what is causing most of the cancer going around now: Ripening agent for banana …