Stage four cancer can appear healthy, Experts say amid Blessing CEO controversy
Controversy surrounds Blessing Nkiru Okoro, better known as Blessing CEO, over her claim of having stage four breast cancer. Experts warn that appearance alone cannot indicate the severity of the disease and stress that anyone seeking public support should provide proper documentation, as unverified claims can spread misinformation and erode trust. The debate started after…
Unilever launches ‘Do the 2’ campaign to boost oral hygiene
L-R: Head of Dentistry, Federal Ministry of Health, Dr. Gloria Uzoigwe; Brand Manager, Pepsodent, Lauretta Amie; President, Nigerian Dental Association, Dr. Emedom Elias; Head of Corporate Affairs, Communications and Sustainability, Unilever Nigeria Plc, Zainab Obagun and Head of Supply Chain, Unilever Nigeria Plc, Abayomi Alli during a Press Conference to announce the celebration of the…
Nigeria seeks consensus as US stands alone on women’s rights vote at UN
CSW chair Maritza Chan Valverde from Costa Rica, and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterrez at the 70th session of the commission. (Photo by Health Policy Watch) Nigeria has called for broader consultations and consensus-building following a contentious vote at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), where the United States emerged as…
Gender-based violence fuelling antimicrobial resistance, experts warn
Health experts have warned that efforts to curb Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) may fail unless governments tackle Gender-Based Violence (GBV), which they say increases women’s risk of infections and limits access to timely treatment. They also stressed that the growing global health threat is closely linked to social inequalities, particularly gender inequality. The experts spoke at…
VCDF, SEEPCO launch free eye care services in Ndokwa West LGA, Delta
… Over 127,000 Pairs of Glasses Distributed Community leaders with VCDF team during SPECS launch in Ndokwa West, LGA, Delta State In a major boost to community healthcare delivery, Vcare for Development Foundation (VCDF) in partnership with the Delta State Ministry of Health has rolled out free comprehensive eye care services to residents of Ndokwa…
After 56 years, why is Nigeria still losing lives to Lassa fever?
Every dry season, Lassa fever returns, cases rise, people die, the government responds, and the cycle repeats. After more than 50 years the disease was first identified in Nigeria, this is no longer a surprise, it is a failure of prevention. A disease linked to poor sanitation, weak housing, and fragile healthcare systems continues to…
VCDF, SEEPCO unveil free eye care programme in Ndokwa East LGA, Delta
Photo: VCDF team, Representative of Commissioner of Health – Delta State, Traditional Rulers of the Community Many Nigerians continue to suffer from avoidable vision problems, with cataracts and other eye conditions being major causes of preventable blindness. In Delta State, an estimated 50,000 people are living with cataracts, a condition that can be treated through…
Malaria fight: Nigeria misses 2025 target as five African countries make progress
Five African countries have hit the 2025 Malaria Reduction Target with Nigeria missing on the list, a survey from Africa Malaria Progress Report 2035 has said. While Cape Verde, Algeria, Botswana, Eritrea, and Rwanda met the 2025 Catalytic Framework target of reducing malaria incidence or deaths by 75 per cent, Nigeria was notably missing from the…
Sachet alcohol ban will protect public health, children — ACPN
A full ban on the production and retail sale of alcoholic drinks in sachets and containers below 200mlwill protect public health, children, the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has said. They warned that failure to do so could worsen public health risks and expose children to alcohol abuse. The group said if the…
A life-saving record: VCDF, LSBTS mobilise 550 pints in two-day blood drive backed by Sterling Oil
In a major boost to voluntary blood donation, Vcare for Development Foundation (VCDF) and the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS) have mobilised 550 pints of blood during a two-day donation drive supported by Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO). Nigeria requires between 1.8 million and 2 million units of blood yearly…