By Joke Kujenya IN A WORLD still reeling from the impact of COVID-19, the concept of Disease X looms large in the minds of public health experts and scientists. Announced by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2018, but no many across the world took cognizance, Disease X is said to symbolize a hypothetical pathogen […]
By Itunu Adesoji, Contributor WHEN NEW season rolls in, and daylight starts to wane, many people find themselves engulfed in an overwhelming sense of gloom. This seasonal shift can trigger Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that disrupts lives and steals joy during the darker months. Unraveling the Mystery of SAD Living wi...
By Joke Kujenya NOT MANY of us were aware that May 10, 2024 was World Lupus Day; a day set for the global lupus community to stress the urgent need for increased awareness and better treatment options for lupus patients worldwide. A comprehensive survey conducted by the World Lupus Federation (WLF) even revealed the profound […]
By Blessing Obam, JKNMedia Reporter DISPLAYING commitment to advancing healthcare in Delta State, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has pledged staunch partnership with the Federal Government. His declaration came during the formal inauguration of the College of Nursing Sciences, Onicha-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area, (Satellite Campus) of...
By Justina Asishana, Minna, Niger State PROGRESS made by Nigeria toward the control infectious diseases could be reversed by the absence of a reliable health surveillance system in the country, a Epidemiologist, Dr Muhammad Shakir Balogun has said. Balogun, who is the Resident Advisor, Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter THE NATIONAL Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), in a decisive move, has called on the manufacturer of Benylin cough syrup, the Johnson & Johnson, over the health complication posed by their product. The call was made after tests found diethylene glycol in the product, which c...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter TO STEM the tide of illicit drug sales, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has struck a significant blow against a counterfeit drug cartel in Lagos State. In the clampdown, the agency seized a staggering N50million worth of contraband in a targeted raid on street [&h...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has affirmed Nigeria’s readiness to collaborate with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to bolster local vaccine production and ensure widespread immunization against preventable diseases. The announcement follows a pivotal meeting between President Tinub...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter WHEN Kemisola Bolarinwa lost her beloved aunt to breast cancer in 2017, it sparked a journey of innovation and determination. Unveiling her innovative invention in February 2022, Bolarinwa said she introduced it to the world as a potentially life-saving creation tagged: “A Smart Bra capable of detecting ea...
IN a touching and courageous statement released on social media, Princess Catherine, the beloved Princess of Wales, disclosed the shocking news of her cancer diagnosis. The revelations come in the wake of her recent surgery for what was initially believed to be a non-cancerous condition, marking a poignant turn in her health journey. In her [&...
