By Joke Kujenya LIFE-SAVING services for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are experiencing ongoing disruptions, leaving many communities at heightened risk despite continued global efforts, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed. The health agency reported that an estimated 40.8 million people were living with HIV worldwide in...
By Joke Kujenya GLOBAL IMMUNISATION campaigns have prevented an estimated 59 million measles deaths since 2000, yet infections surged in 2024, highlighting persistent gaps in vaccination coverage and public health systems, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported. WHO revealed that around 95,000 people, predominantly children under fi...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent PROGRESS IN Nigeria’s tobacco control efforts formed the core of the country’s presentation at the ongoing 11th Session of the Conference of Parties to the World Health Organisation (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in Geneva, where the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfar...
By joke Kujenya HEADACHE DISORDERS rank among the most widespread neurological conditions, affecting an estimated 3.1 billion people worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed. These recurrent disorders, including migraine, tension-type headache, cluster headache and medication-overuse headache, impose substantial personal, ...
By Joke Kujenya with agency reports REPEATED USE of trendy claw clips for tying back hair is contributing to an increase in female baldness, a trichologist has revealed. Hair expert Rachel Valentine explained in a TikTok video that she recently examined two clients who suffered breakage around the crown area of their scalp. She said the [&hel...
By Joke Kujenya PCKED WITH fibre, antioxidants, and natural sugars, the crisp, juicy fruit known for keeping doctors away continues to earn its place as a dietary staple worldwide. Nutrition experts report that regular consumption supports healthy digestion, strengthens heart function, aids weight management, and lowers the risk of chronic il...
By Joke Kujenya FRESH DIETARY recommendations from the British Dietetic Association (BDA) have highlighted specific foods and supplements that can help reduce symptoms of chronic constipation, a condition affecting nearly 16% of adults worldwide. Constipation, which involves fewer than three bowel movements per week, becomes chronic when it p...
By JKNewsMedia OGUN STATE Governor Dapo Abiodun has pledged that his administration will provide dedicated budgetary support to enhance cancer awareness, early detection, and treatment across the state. The governor made the commitment on Tuesday in Abeokuta while receiving a Cancer Awareness and Screening delegation during the commissioning ...
By Joke Kujenya GROWING MEDICAL evidence has revealed that more than ninety-nine percent of all heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure cases are linked to just four modifiable risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, and tobacco use. A recent global study published in the Journal of the American College ...
By Joke Kujenya DAILY DIETARY choices can significantly influence how well the liver performs its vital functions in the human body. Often described as the body’s detox powerhouse, the liver filters harmful substances from the bloodstream, processes nutrients, and converts toxins into forms that can be safely excreted. It also stores essentia...
