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Benue State residents in Korinya, Konshisha LGA, report suspected Mpox cases. The state government has activated disease surveillance and deployed a rapid response team. No outbreak confirmed yet, but action is swift.
GTCO’s 16th Autism Conference shifts focus from awareness to acceptance. Free consultations, expert talks, and a call for inclusion in schools and workplaces.
A silent epidemic is destroying the kidneys of young Nigerians. Painkillers, herbal mixtures, contaminated water and hidden toxins are fueling a crisis that is claiming lives and bankrupting families.
JCI Rockcity just showed what African community power looks like — free healthcare for 300 Ogun residents, no foreign aid needed. This is real sovereignty.
Fifty days in captivity. Fifty days of fear, hunger, and uncertainty. When the Oyo schoolchildren finally walked free, Nigeria celebrated. But let's be real for a second. Freedom from a kidnapper's den doesn't mean freedom from the trauma that lives inside your head. The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has dropped a truth bomb that every single one of us needs to hear: medical checks for these
Cancer now kills more Africans than HIV/AIDS, malaria, and TB combined. The Federal Government and experts are calling for urgent pan-African action to reverse this alarming trend.
NDLEA intercepts 5.8kg cocaine hidden in Orijin Bitters cartons bound for Malaysia and arrests a 67-year-old woman with cocaine disguised as plantains in Lagos.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has declared zero tolerance for drug traffickers, vowing the state will be hostile territory for anyone pushing substances that destroy African youth. The NDLEA Edo State Command backed that vow with hard numbers: 289 arrests and over 35,000kg of drugs seized or destroyed in the first half of 2026 alone.
The Ebola outbreak across Uganda and the DRC has reached 894 confirmed cases and 204 deaths. Africa CDC is leading a bold continental response, but funding gaps and the absence of licensed vaccines for the Sudan strain are testing the continent's resolve.
UNILAG has launched an urgent investigation and suspended a hostel borehole after students reported vomiting and stooling from alleged water contamination.
Forget expensive furniture and Western aesthetics. The real secret to a peaceful home is how it smells. Discover the psychology of scent and African vibes.
New study says not all five-a-day foods protect your heart. Discover the flavanol-rich superfoods you need, and why African-grown cocoa is the ultimate cheat code.
Ebola has crossed from DRC into Uganda with 220 deaths and 900+ cases. The WHO admits it's falling behind. Africa must lead its own health response now.
18-year-old Juliette Kenny's death from meningitis B exposes UK healthcare inequities, as life-saving vaccines remain unavailable to teenagers unless paid for privately.
Nigerian men break decades of silence about childhood sexual abuse, reclaiming narratives and building stronger communities. One in ten boys faces sexual violence before 18.
Nigerian men like Innocent Oja are courageously breaking silence around childhood sexual abuse, revealing how 1 in 10 boys face violence before 18. Their stories inspire community action.
Dr. Alran Bengzon, the Filipino health revolutionary who broke Big Pharma's grip with generic drugs law, dies at 90. His legacy of medical sovereignty inspires the global South.
Discover Africa's wellness revolution! From Obudu's mountains to Lagos' shores, learn how to plan transformative retreats that honor your roots and heal your spirit the African way.
Discover why Africa's wellness destinations offer authentic transformation without the Western price tag. From Nigeria's Obudu Plateau to therapeutic Ikogosi springs.
New US study reveals South Asians face double the diabetes risk by 55 despite healthier lifestyles, highlighting critical need for early screening and culturally informed healthcare.