Plantain, also known as cooking plantain, is a common food in West African countries such as Nigeria, Cameroon and Ghana. While much emphasis is placed on the health benefits of ripe plantain, little is known about the green plantain...
The Federal Government has outlined its priorities to improve the health system in Nigeria, emphasizing the need to improve the quality of care in hospitals and promote preventive healthcare.
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, the Minister of State...
Nigerians find it difficult to say no to catfish, cow leg, goat head, chicken, offal or beef dipped in a hot bowl of pepper soup. While that is true, if you also knew how beneficial it is for your...
Mr. Oluseun Adebiyi, OYO State Program Officer for the RSSH C19-RM project, has said that misperception of gender-based violence, particularly among young men, was fueling increasing cases of mistreatment of women and their consequences on the bases.
Adebiyi, speaking at...
NIGERIA stands out as one of the Noma endemic countries in Africa, with approximately 3 in every 100 children in Nigeria suffering from this deadly disease which is not significantly more common in northern than southern Nigeria, according to...
THE immunization ward at the Adeoyo Maternity Hospital, Yemetu, Ibadan, Oyo State, sports a new look, courtesy the gesture of the Dr. Abbey Akinoshun Foundation (DAAF).
At the hospital, which has been adopted by DAAF for its philanthropic activities, the...
Did you know that bras can absorb bacteria and sweat every day they are worn? That's why it's imperative to know how to care for your bra. It should not be washed or even stored. Some bras are not...
The Cross River State Government is dedicated to the health of its residents, which is why it is extending the Immunization Plus and Malaria Progress through Coverage Acceleration and Service Transformation (IMPACT) project to all 196 districts in the...
The Kogi State government says it has enrolled 167,000 people in its health insurance scheme to achieve universal health coverage in the state.
The Executive Secretary of the Kogi State Health Insurance Agency, Adekunle Aledare, revealed this on Monday in...
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has taken a major step to combat cervical cancer in women by launching a colposcopy machine for early detection and treatment.
A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the Secretary of the...
