Healthtech

Nigeria is facing big challenges because of changes in U.S. healthcare policies under President Trump, which include cutting down on foreign aid. This aid helps fund important health programs in Nigeria for diseases like HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.  To handle these cuts, the Nigerian government needs to create new plans…

Recent reports about rising cases of a virus called Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China have sparked curiosity and some concern.  However, health experts assure us that this situation is not comparable to the onset of Covid-19 in 2019. Here’s everything you need to know about HMPV in simple terms. What…

A recent study published in the journal Nature has found that drinking sugary beverages like sodas, energy drinks, and sweetened juices can seriously increase the risk of getting type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The study links these drinks to about 340,000 deaths each year worldwide, a big increase from…

From small market stalls to loud online adverts, sexual boosters are no longer a secret in Nigeria. Once spoken about in whispers, these products now dominate conversations, with many Nigerians especially young men seeking them out for different reasons.  Whether to improve confidence, fix strained relationships, or keep up with…

Nigeria’s healthcare system is both a reflection of its potential and its challenges. While there are barriers like inadequate infrastructure, limited funding, and access disparities, there is also an inspiring force of specialists who are rewriting the narrative.  These professionals are not just doctorS,  they are innovators, advocates, and changemakers…