African Health News

Stay informed with African health updates, wellness tips, and medical breakthroughs for a healthier life.

COVID-19 may end this year, says WHO

By Ifunanya / March 17, 2023

World Health Organisation has predicted that COVID-19 will be over as a public health emergency in 2023. Director General of […]

Continue Reading

FG reappoints UCH CMD for another four years

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2023

University College Hospital, Ibadan The Federal Government has reappointed the Chief Medical Director of University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, […]

Continue Reading
28488 nigeria ranks 180 out of 183 countries in obesity preparedness

Nigeria ranks 180 out of 183 countries in obesity preparedness

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2023

The World Obesity Atlas 2023 report published by the World Obesity Federation has shown that Nigeria is least prepared to […]

Continue Reading

Child’s first 1,000 days important for mental, physical development – UNICEF

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2023

The United Nations Children’s Fund has urged mothers to give priority to maternal nutrition and first 1,000 days of a […]

Continue Reading

Nephrologist identifies use of supplements as cause of kidney disease

By Ifunanya / March 11, 2023

A medical practitioner based in Port Harcourt, Dr Manda David-West, has revealed that the use of supplements and the abuse […]

Continue Reading
27649 nephrologist identifies use of supplements as cause of kidney disease

Nephrologists identifies use of supplements as cause of kidney disease

By Ifunanya / March 11, 2023

A medical practitioner based in Port Harcourt, Dr Manda David-West, has revealed that the use of supplements and the abuse […]

Continue Reading

Early childhood education key to preventing dementia – Neurologist

By Ifunanya / March 10, 2023

Mild cognitive impairment. Image source: 808NoVape An emeritus Professor and consultant Neurologist, Prof Arthur Onwuchekwa, has said early childhood education […]

Continue Reading

Food, environmental toxins affect fertility – Study

By Ifunanya / March 8, 2023

Preventing infertility in men and women. Image credit: GetMe Giddy A study by Global Reproductive Health has said the removal […]

Continue Reading

President Buhari upgrades FMC Lokoja to teaching hospital

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the upgrade of the Federal Medical Centre, (FMC), Lokoja to a Teaching Hospital. The Vice-Chancellor, […]

Continue Reading

Lassa fever: Ondo begins distribution of rat killers

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

As part of  efforts to stem the scourge of the deadly Lassa fever in the state, the Ondo State Government […]

Continue Reading

7.3 million Nigerian females undernourished – UNICEF

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

The number of adolescent girls and women aged 15-49 years who are undernourished has soared from 5.6 million in 2018 […]

Continue Reading

Diphtheria patients show kidney failure signs, brain complications – Doctor

By Ifunanya / March 6, 2023

The Kano State Case Manager for the diphtheria outbreak, Dr Salma Suwaid, said patients with diphtheria are presenting with renal […]

Continue Reading

Cleaning vagina with soap may cause infectious diseases, experts warn

By Ifunanya / March 5, 2023

Health risk of medicated, antiseptic soap. Image Lifehealth Gynecologists have warned women against using soaps to clean their vaginas, noting […]

Continue Reading

Four billion people may become overweight, obese in 12 years – Report

By Ifunanya / March 4, 2023

World Obesity Atlas 2023, published by World Obesity Federation, predicts that the global economic impact of overweight and obesity will […]

Continue Reading

About 135 million Africans have ear, hearing problems – WHO

By Ifunanya / March 4, 2023

The World Health Organisation (WHO), says about 135 million people in Africa have ear and hearing problems. Dr Matshidiso Moeti, […]

Continue Reading

No director had laptop by 2017- NAFDAC DG

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

NAFDAC DG, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye The Director General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Mojisola Adeyeye, […]

Continue Reading

135 million Africans have hearing problems, says WHO

By Ifunanya / March 2, 2023

The World Health Organisation Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, has said an estimated 135 million people have ear […]

Continue Reading

Experts link internet addiction to anxiety disorders, sleep disruption

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

Mental health experts have urged Nigerians to start taking steps to avoid getting addicted to the internet warning that such […]

Continue Reading

‘Election anxiety may lead to mental illness’

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

Mental illness. Image source: Novo Health Africa Major elections, such as the presidential and National Assembly elections that just took […]

Continue Reading

Mental illness, high blood pressure may rise over election anxiety

By Ifunanya / February 28, 2023

Major elections, such as the presidential and National Assembly elections that just took place in Nigeria can take a toll […]

Continue Reading
Scroll to Top