As Nigeria rolls out the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) in Ogun and Bauchi States, healthcare experts and policymakers are emphasizing the need for sustainable strategies to improve maternal and newborn health. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, stakeholders highlighted the importance of long-term investments in healthcare financing, digital health solutions, and community
ABUJA — The number of inmates on death row in Nigerian prisons has risen by 98 in just six months, from 3,590 in September 2024 to 3,688 in March 2025, marking a 2.73% increase. The Acting Controller-General of Prisons, Mr. Sylvester Nwakuche, revealed this figure during his screening by the Senate Committee on Interior, Chaired
In response to a recent diphtheria outbreak at King’s College Annex, Victoria Island, the Lagos State Government has launched a vaccination campaign for students and staff to curb the spread of the disease. The state government, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), initiated the vaccination exercise on Tuesday to boost the immune systems
The Niger State government has issued a red alert and heightened surveillance across all general hospitals to prevent disease outbreaks caused by the current heatwave. Investigations have shown that large numbers of elderly people and children have been visiting hospitals for treatment of heatwave-related diseases and symptoms such as meningitis and diarrhea. Although the situation
The Kebbi State Government has confirmed that 26 people have died from a suspected outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in Aliero, Gwandu, and Jega local government areas, respectively. Cerebrospinal meningitis is a serious infection that causes inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. It is usually caused by bacteria or viruses and
A Junior Secondary School (JSS) Student of the King’s College Lagos, names withheld, has died, following the outbreak of Diphtheria in the school. The Chairperson of the Parents-Teachers Association (PTA), Peter Oluwaleye, confirmed to PREMIUM TIMES on Monday morning that the student, passed away last week at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), while receiving
London, UK – A recent study has highlighted how the COVID-19 pandemic intensified social and economic inequalities across Britain, disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable communities. The research, conducted by leading public health and economic experts, underscores the long-term structural challenges that the crisis exposed. Disproportionate Impact on Low-Income Communities The study found that low-income households,
The world’s health systems will come under crippling pressure, the researchers warned, with around a quarter of the world’s obese expected to be aged over 65 by that time. Nearly 60 percent of all adults and a third of all children in the world will be overweight or obese by 2050 unless governments take action,
An 80-year-old trader, Ladan Bature, was fatally stabbed on Monday during an argument at the Kara Cattle Market along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Isheri Olofin. The Ogun State Police Command confirmed to PUNCH Metro that a woman, Haiye Aginni, suspected to be responsible for the attack, had been arrested. This incident occurred a day after
Kafayat Oyewo-Oyelere Fasting during Ramadan is beyond just skipping food; it triggers a complex set of physiological changes in the body, impacting cellular repair and potentially offering various health benefits. Islam emphasizes the importance of the physical, emotional, and spiritual health of an individual When done appropriately, fasting can enhance longevity. The following are some
