Health

By Emmanuel Nduka Obisue  A new UNICEF report has raised alarm over the rapid rise in childhood obesity, warning that one in ten school-aged children and adolescents worldwide, about 188 million, are now living with the...

By Emmanuel Nduka Obisue One of the biggest red flags is hot beverages served on flights, Nigerians who take to the skies, have been warned. Whether it is a quick Lagos to Abuja flight, or long-haul...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna The outbreak of mpox in Africa is no longer considered an international health emergency, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Friday, downplaying its efficacy to trigger serious health threat. WHO Director-General Tedros...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Botswana's President has announced a public health emergency arising from the shortage of medical supplies in hospitals and clinics, saying national medical supply chain had failed. Duma Boko in implementation of the state...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna World Health Organization (WHO) says suicide is now the third leading cause of death among young people aged 15-29 years globally, warning that adolescents with mental health conditions are particularly vulnerable to social...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Dozens of persons have taken to the streets of The Gambia to protest the death of a baby girl after her genital was mutilated. The two-month old unnamed baby was rushed to a...