Alcohol is associated with higher risk of breast cancer in African women

by Ify Aniebo - December 12, 2017December 12, 20170

Alcohol consumption was associated with an increased risk of breast cancer in a large study of African-American women, indicating that they, like white women, may benefit from limiting alcohol. These study results have been published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

Stay Moisturized As Harmattan Approaches with 5 easy steps

by Ify Aniebo - December 7, 2017December 7, 20170

When you see Nurse Habeeba handing out nasal sprays and nose masks in front of her pharmacy at the terminal market in Jos, you know that Harmattan is around the corner. For a lot of West Africans, it is the norm to prepare for Harmattan with these kits as it

Nigerians and Fitness: The Story of Truppr

by African_Health - December 6, 2017December 6, 20170

In Nigeria, more people are buying into the idea of keeping fit and going the extra mile to stay healthy. Weekly activities around keeping fit, have become a kind of social activity for many. Besides, it is more fun to carry out your health and fitness routine with others who share

7 quick facts Nigerians need to know about monkeypox

by Ify Aniebo - October 11, 20170

On October 4, news broke that there was a suspected outbreak of monkeypox in Bayelsa state. The health commissioner said: “Recently in Bayelsa State, we noticed a suspected outbreak of monkeypox. It has not been confirmed. We have sent samples to the World Health Organisation’s reference laboratory in Dakar, Senegal.

Kogi Teen Dies from Lassa Fever

by Ify Aniebo - September 9, 20170

A teenager in Kogi, Aisha Jimoh, who was confirmed to have contracted the dreaded Lassa fever, is dead. A brother of the deceased, Asipita Jimoh, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lokoja that Aisha, 18, died in the early hours of Monday at the Irua General Hospital in Edo, where

Nigerian Doctors Seek Jobs Abroad

by African_Health - September 6, 2017September 6, 20170

For decades, Nigeria's health sector has been characterised by a disturbing degree of deterioration due to neglect by successive administrations. Indeed, the sector is now near a total collapse with very little hope of revival. Indeed, that President Muhammadu Buhari continues to be treated abroad for his health challenges is a

Watch ‘Warriors’: A documentary showcasing people suffering from Sickle Cell Disease in Nigeria

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by Ify Aniebo - June 21, 20170

World sickle cell awareness day was two days ago (19th of June) and already, terrible news hit the internet about one of the pioneers of Hip Hop losing his life to the diseases. Prodigy of Mobb Deep, who was 42, died from complications as a result of sickle cell anaemia. The

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