Childhood Obesity is Rising Fast Obesity has become a major health problem around the world, affecting many societies and reducing life expectancy. New WHO data shows that Pacific island nations…
Ranks Among World’s Deadliest Conditions TheDigger Intelligence Unit A major international study shows that chronic kidney disease (CKD) now affects almost 800 million people worldwide, making it a leading cause…
A new treatment for Dravet syndrome has slashed seizures by up to 91% in trials, giving hope to Nigerian families with few options. TheDigger Intelligence Unit An experimental drug has…
Dementia is a progressive neurological condition that severely affects memory, cognitive function, and the ability to carry out daily tasks. As symptoms intensify over time, individuals living with dementia often…
Abuja: The United Nations agencies have reported that approximately 115 million children, or about 89 per cent of infants worldwide, received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus, and…
New York: The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has said that reported data for 2024 showed that the lack of life-saving treatment has led to 75,000 AIDS-related deaths…
A recent report published by the Lancet Global Health Commission has indicated that $6.8 billion is required to address the global oxygen access gap. The $6.8 billion needed will strengthen…
New York, The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday at the UN’s pivotal sustainable development conference in Sevilla, advocated a rise in prices of health risk products to save more…
dpa/NAN Geneva: The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday said that no fewer than 871,000 people die worldwide annually from loneliness. According to the WHO commission, one in six people…
Abuja: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that swift action is needed to maintain and expedite progress in tobacco control as rising tobacco industry interference threatens global efforts to…