By Joke Kujenya ELEVATED CHOLESTEROL levels can begin to improve within days of lifestyle changes, with measurable results appearing in weeks or months depending on diet, exercise, or medication, experts have said. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the experts said early 11 percent of men have high total cholesterol, indicating excess fat in the b...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent A TOTAL of 20,838 new Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections were recorded between January and March 2026, with Lagos and Benue states reporting the highest numbers. JKNewsMedia.com reports that Lagos accounted for 2,298 cases, followed by Benue with 1,949. Akwa Ibom also reported 1,159 ...
By Joke Kujenya REGULAR AVOCADO consumption can support heart health, digestion, and nutrient intake, but experts warn attention to portion and overall diet remains key. JKNewsMedia.com reports that experts said Avocados, technically single-seeded berries, supply monounsaturated fats, fiber, vitamins K, E, C, B-complex, and potassium, with a ...
By Joke Kujenya URGENT EFFORTS to end tuberculosis are the focal point as World Tuberculosis Day (WTD) is observed on 24 March, with a renewed call for action under the theme “Yes! We can end TB.” JKNewsMedia.com reports that the theme is described as a bold call to action and a message of hope, affirming […]
By Joke Kujenya IMPROVED COMFORT for cancer patients and caregivers has been unveiled at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, following the handover of a new open waiting area by Lifeline Advocacy and Development Initiative (LADI). JKNewsMedia.com reports that the non-governmental organisation, penultimate week, repla...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter SEVERE FUNDING constraints limited the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to N36m out of the N218bn appropriated for its 2025 capital expenditure, significantly hindering the execution of critical health projects, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Prof Muhammad Ali Pate, ...
By Segun Majekodunmi, JKNewsMedia Reporter COMMISSIONING OF Nigeria’s first dedicated Polychlorinated Biphenyls treatment facility in Abuja has drawn commendation from Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), which described the project as a key step in national chemicals and waste management. JKNewsMedia.com reports ...
By JKNewsMedia MENSTRUAL SUPPORT and welfare assistance reached displaced girls and women across three states as the Pad Me A Girl Empowerment Foundation partnered with Access Bank to conduct a multi-location humanitarian outreach from February 6 to 9, 2026. JKNewsMedia.com reports that it was under the Access Pad Me A Girl 2.0 Initiative. Th...
By Joyce Anaba, JKNewsMedia Intern LIMITED HOUSEMANSHIP placements are leaving about 2,000 medical graduates without access to mandatory training each year, the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has disclosed. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the council’s Registrar, Fatimah Kyari, said the Centralised Housemanship System operating in ...
By JKNewsMedia Reporter FRESH CONCERNS over snake safety in homes and neighbourhoods have followed the death of Abuja-based music talent, Ms. Ifunanya Nwangene after a snakebite, as health experts and authorities promptly detailed preventive measures and urgent actions required when bites occur. JKNewsMedia.com reports that Nwangene, a sopran...
