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Smoking raises infertility risk by 40% in women - WHO

Nigeria, Sept. 8 -- A new knowledge summary by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that women who currently smoke tobacco have a 40 per cent higher risk of infertility than non-smokers. ... Read More


Climate, clean air action could prevent 144 million premature deaths by 2050 - Report

Nigeria, Sept. 8 -- A new report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) has found that integrated action to tackle climate change and air pol... Read More


NARD demands prosecution over alleged assault of doctor at Abuja hospital

Nigeria, Sept. 5 -- The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of two people allegedly involved in the assault of a medical officer at Gwar... Read More


INVESTIGATION: Despite billions of naira spent in the health sector, challenges remain in Osun's rural PHCs

Nigeria, Sept. 2 -- The overgrown grasses are the first sign of neglect at Agbinpa Primary Healthcare Centre in Ede South Local Government Area of Osun State. They cover parts of the compound, brushin... Read More


Rising tobacco farming exposes African workers to health risks - WHO

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- A new analysis by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that tobacco-leaf production in Africa increased by almost nine per cent between 2012 and 2024, despite a nearly ... Read More


FG begins nationwide distribution of ambulances to strengthen emergency care

Nigeria, Sept. 1 -- The federal government has begun the nationwide distribution of Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances and tricycle ambulances to strengthen emergency medical response and improve ... Read More


Nigeria's solar expansion not captured in official data - Report

Nigeria, Aug. 29 -- A new report by Ember, a global energy think tank focused on accelerating the transition to clean electricity, estimates that Nigeria will install 1.7 gigawatts (GW) of solar power... Read More


Uganda declares Ebola outbreak over after 42 days without a new case

Nigeria, Aug. 28 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have announced the end of Uganda's Ebola outbreak after the country compl... Read More


Federal govt launches alcohol policy, targets harmful use, illicit trade

Nigeria, Aug. 28 -- The federal government has launched a five-year national alcohol policy aimed at reducing alcohol related harm while promoting responsible industry practices and protecting governm... Read More


Over 30% of solar systems in PHCs fail within three years - Health Minister

Nigeria, Aug. 28 -- More than 30 per cent of solar systems installed in Nigerian Primary Health Centres (PHCs) become non-functional within three years of commissioning, the Minister of State for Heal... Read More