Health

Lupita Nyong’o Breaks Silence on Uterine Fibroids, Launches Groundbreaking Research Initiative
In a bid to shed light on a prevalent yet often overlooked health issue, Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has publicly shared her battle with uterine fibroids. In a candid Instagram

NAFDAC Uncovers N1bn Fake Chemicals, Expired Food Flavours in Lagos Raid
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a massive illegal operation in the Alapere area of Ketu, Lagos State. This involved selling and repackaging

No, bras do not cause breast cancer
Claim: On September 26, 2024, X user @chude__ posted: “These bras cause breast Cancer?” This question reflects a widespread online video of a doctor stating that wearing bras, especially underwire

“Women’s Reproductive Health is about our Lives, Not just Babies” —Michelle Obama
Former First Lady Michelle Obama has called out the lack of understanding and consideration for women’s reproductive health in political and religious decision-making, highlighting the disconnect between policy and women’s

Ayoade Alakija Appointed Global Ambassador for Antimicrobial Resistance
The federal government has announced the appointment of Dr. Ayoade Alakija, a globally renowned health advocate, as its ministerial global ambassador for antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Dr Ayoade would be critical

WHO Unveils Guideline For Managing Sickle Cell in Pregnant Women
To reduce the growing health challenges of pregnant women diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anaemia, the World Health Organization (WHO) has rolled out its first-ever global guideline on the management of

Gynaecologists Condemn Culture of Labour Pain, Advocate for Pain Relief During Childbirth
Debunking the cultural belief that labour pain is a punishment for women from God and must be endured, gynaecologists have called for the abolishment of this unfounded medical theory and

Obstetrician Warns Nigerian Women of Risk of Fifth, Sixth Pregnancies
Professor Oladipo Ladipo, a renowned Obstetrician and Gynaecologist who also doubled as one of the co-founders of the Association for Reproductive and Family Health, a leading NGO in Nigeria, warned

NAFDAC Bans Unregistered Batch of Tarivid Antibiotic Over Safety Concerns
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has banned an unregistered batch of the antibacterial drug Tarivid (Ofloxacin 200mg), citing serious safety concerns after circulating in