Nigeria’s battle against Lassa fever has intensified, with the death toll rising to 204 in 2026 as Health Authorities warn of a worsening outbreak driven by delayed treatment, poor health-seeking behaviour, and increasing infections among healthcare workers. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), in its latest Epidemiological Week 19 report, disclosed that…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that nearly 40 per cent of cancer cases worldwide are preventable, underscoring the urgent need for stronger public health policies and lifestyle interventions across Nations. In a new report released ahead of World Cancer Day, WHO and its cancer research arm, the International Agency for Research on Cancer…
By Adenike Olowe As the world marked World Mental Health Day on October 10, experts have raised alarm over Nigeria’s worsening Mental Health crisis. It reveals that over 85 percent of citizens living with mental disorders have no access to adequate care. Despite increased advocacy, the Country’s mental health system continues to struggle under the…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over the global burden of uncontrolled high blood pressure, warning that more than 1.4 billion people worldwide are living with the condition, most of whom are not receiving adequate treatment. According to the 2025 Global Hypertension Report, only about one in five people with high blood pressure…
