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Research shows that 1 in 4 of the deaths that occur in children under-five in Nigeria can be prevented with the aid of vaccines.

Exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months and continued breastfeeding until age two or longer can boost children’s immune system

Nigeria is number one in West Africa in suicide rate but has no clear cut programmes or law to address the increasing scourge.

The NHIS leadership seat appears too hot for anyone to sit on since the inception of the scheme almost 15 years ago.

In Nigeria, thousands of children are marginalised due to the non-implementation of this crucial law.

Evidence suggests that excessive demands of the occupation coupled with low income, job insecurity, low status and physical fatigue contribute to mental health occupational hazards.

An investigation by PREMIUM TIMES shows how primary healthcare centres in Niger State are gradually losing their usefulness due to the dearth of personnel and abandonment.

The seven states of Jigawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, Kano, Sokoto, and Zamfara, making up the North West zone, have the most restrained drinkers.

“While bleaching is being promoted overtly or covertly by the media, the regulatory agents appear to be running against the wind in terms of control.”

According to a recent report on family planning in Nigeria, only 13 per cent of women aged 15 to 49, currently married or in a union, use FP method.

People living with the ailment narrate their experiences, and those at risk fear to test for fear of discrimination.

Algeria is now the second African country after Mauritius to be officially recognized by the World Health Organisation as malaria-free.

Health agency explains how to treat a disease which is currently in season in Nigeria

Authorities of the Nigerian capital have used prostitution as a justification to arrest women at nightclubs.

Over 70 years after the Malaria control programme began in Nigeria, the country still has the highest burden of the disease in the world.

In many parts of the Abuja municipality and satellite towns, illegal dumps are becoming a common feature of the landscape

Research indicates type 2 diabetes can be reversed.

The Nigerian government launched the Patients’ Bill of Rights about eight months ago, many do not know how to put the instrument to use 

1500 participants from over 40 countries gathered at the Kigali Convention Centre between March 5 and 7 for the second edition of the Africa Health Agenda International Conference.

How breastmilk and the right combination of locally sourced foods can prevent stunting and chronic diseases in children.

During one of such peak snakebite periods last year, 250 victims died within three weeks in Plateau and Gombe states.

The effect of exercise on health is profound. It can protect you from a range of conditions.