Meningitis outbreak kills 328 people in Nigeria

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by Ify Aniebo - April 2, 20170

Nigeria is currently going through a meningitis epidemic which has affected 16 states in the Northern region. The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed that the outbreak started in Zamfara state. No fewer than 328 persons have died and 2,524 suspected cases have been recorded since November 2016.

Watch: Fake Chinese Rice Spreads in Nigeria

by African_Health - December 8, 2016December 8, 20160

China has been producing fake rice for at least four years and it is still on the market. Its been reported that this “rice” – believe it or not – contains poisonous plastic called resin, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and other chemicals used in pharmaceutical tablets. It is shaped like regular

Gambia bans child marriage: 20 year Jail term for offenders

by African_Health - July 19, 2016July 20, 20160

Good news for supporters of the #childnotbride fight. Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has announced a ban on child marriage in the predominantly Muslim west African nation, threatening heavy jail terms for those who break the new rules. This ban became official on the 6th of July. Anyone who marries a girl under 18

The AsktheGynaecologist (ATG) project launches in Nigeria

by Ify Aniebo - May 19, 2016May 19, 201612

A new project which will be beneficial to Nigerian women has recently been launched. This project is very important as it comes at a time when maternal mortality is prevalent in Nigeria. The AsktheGynaecologist (ATG) project is a program specially designed to provide virtual consultation services to Nigerians who are desirous

Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon: The Secret Power of Tiger Nuts

by African_Health - March 13, 2016May 3, 20161

By Natasha Ellah At 100 Naira (£0.32/$0.50) a bag, Tiger Nuts or ‘Aya’ are one of the cheapest African Superfoods I have found while rummaging through the Nigerian market. Normally sold by Hausa mallams, they also have the informal name of ‘Northern Groundnut’. In Nigeria, the Hausas call it “Aya”, Yorubas

Lassa Fever in Nigeria -5 Quick Facts

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by Ify Aniebo - February 5, 2016February 6, 20160

There’s increasing concern in Nigeria about the spread of Lassa fever. The latest outbreak has killed at least 72 people and the disease has spread to 17 of the country’s 36 states. Here are some quick facts you should know about the virus. What is lassa fever? it is a virus similar

Health Benefits of Okro/Okra

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by African_Health - November 6, 2015February 6, 20160

The superior fiber found in okra helps to stabilize the blood sugar by curbing the rate at which sugar is absorbed from the intestinal tract. Okra's mucilage binds cholesterol and bile acid carrying toxins dumped into it by the filtering liver. Okra helps lubricate the large intestines due to its bulk

Health workers waste costly malaria drugs in Nigeria

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by African_Health - September 4, 2015February 6, 20160

Research shows that health providers who are trained to use malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) continue to prescribe costly malaria medicines to people who do not have the illness. Despite their training, the health workers continue to make these pricey mistakes, and rates of using the rapid diagnostic tests are

Boko haram and the girl child

by Ify Aniebo - August 14, 2015February 6, 20163

The Northern elites have failed Nigerians in the North. For 26 years, political power has resided in the North but yet, the rate of poverty and inequality is higher in the north than any other part of the country. Societal unrest is brought about by one major factor which spreads

9 Cancer Symptoms That Are Often Ignored

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by Ify Aniebo - June 25, 2015June 25, 20150

We all do it once in a while. We notice a weird pain, bump or other unusual something-or-other somewhere on or in our body and we just blow it off and decide it’s not something we need to worry about. In the vast majority of cases, people get away with