Healthtech

The Federal Government has placed Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory, and several other states on Ebola alert as Nigeria strengthens surveillance against the possible importation of the virus. The alert follows fresh Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Health authorities have stressed that Nigeria has no…

A fresh meningitis outbreak has killed 33 children in Sokoto State. Health authorities have also recorded 256 suspected cases across several local government areas. The outbreak resurfaced about one month ago. Sokoto State Commissioner for Health, Dr Faruk Abubakar, confirmed the figures during an advocacy meeting with district heads. The…

It might sound like something from a soap opera, but it’s actually a real scientific phenomenon: twins having two different fathers. Known as heteropaternal superfecundation, this rare occurrence has been confirmed through DNA testing in courts and research studies across the world. Understanding how it happens sheds light on some…

Lagos is putting serious money into immunisation. About 5% of the state’s health budget now supports vaccine delivery, cold storage, logistics, and outreach. That effort is showing results. Lagos has reached 66% routine immunisation coverage and has vaccinated over 1.5 million girls against HPV. It has also left between 120,000…

A lot of people see running as stressful or tiring, but it is still one of the simplest and most powerful ways to improve your body and mind. Even people who run long races often say the hardest part is just starting. But once you begin, your body and mind…