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Health

June 30, 2025

Loneliness makes thousands of people sick, says WHO

The World Health Organisation on Monday says that no fewer than 871,000 people die worldwide annually from loneliness.

Photo of sick people in hospital bed in nigeria used to illustrate the story
June 30, 2025

Spain hits June record of 46 degrees as extreme heat grips Europe

In southern Spain, night-time lows remained above 30 degrees – a level of sustained heat that experts say can pose serious health risks.

People at fountain to cool off
June 29, 2025

Lagos sickle cell groups urge mandatory screening

Ms Bakare said Nigeria has the highest number of sickle cell patients in Africa.

sickle cell
June 28, 2025

FG to explore nuclear medicine in cancer care

The minister noted that the increasing burden of cancer in the country needed solutions.

CANCER PATIENTS
June 27, 2025

Yobe partners NLC to strengthen health insurance scheme

He said the NLC is not only a voice for workers but also a vital partner in strengthening the health system.

Yobe Governor Mai Mala-Buni
June 27, 2025

Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 766 cases, 145 deaths

The agency said the states most affected were Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba, and Ebonyi, which accounted for 91 per cent of the confirmed cases.

Lassa-fever
June 27, 2025

ICS president urges support for surgical missions

Mr Essiet encouraged fellows to emulate members of the college’s executive council by promptly paying project levies and participating actively in outreach missions.

June 27, 2025

TikTok expands mental health support in SSA, unveils new safety tools

According to him, this in-app well-being experience is automatically activated at 10:00 p.m. for users under 18 years old, while older users have the option to enable it.

TikTok
June 27, 2025

Drug abuse surge overwhelming Adamawa’s judicial, health systems: Psychiatrist

A consultant psychiatrist, Joel Umar, said a high level of drug abuse had led to more pressure in health facilities and the judiciary sector in Adamawa.

Drug abuse
June 26, 2025

21,000 babies born in 2023 through IVF in UK

The HFEA said that its latest figures show the “changing landscape” of fertility care in the UK.

IVF Chart