Health and Environment

In Bauchi, FG’s BHCPF is rescuing vulnerable Nigerians, but many are yet to benefit

By Susan Edeh Despite the Federal Government’s intervention in providing support to Nigerians at the grassroots through the Basic Health...

Here’s how BHCPF is changing the face of primary healthcare in Niger state

By Justina Asishana Lack of drugs, inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities, as well as staff shortage in health...

‘Gutter water’, ‘monkey tail’ and smoked faeces: new dangers on Nigeria’s drug scene

By Emeka Dumbili, Nnamdi Azikiwe University NEW, unconventional drugs are becoming popular in Nigeria, designed by dealers and users to...

Heart failure affects younger people in Africa more than in Europe, Asia – Study

A STUDY by a team of 12 experts from 11 countries has revealed that heart failure affects young people more...
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Nigeria’s sacred Osun River supports millions of people – but pollution is making it unsafe

By Emmanuel O. Akindele, Obafemi Awolowo University Pollution has become a worrying threat to Nigeria’s Osun River. The river supports...

[IN-DEPTH] How ‘one PHC per ward’ policy affects healthcare delivery in Oyo state

By Royal Ibeh Since the day Oluchi Chioma, 35, started attending antenatal care at Awotan Orisun Healthcare Centre, Onigbaketun Awotan,...

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