…Increasing financial burden on families A single in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle in Nigeria now costs approximately N2.1 million ($2,730), reflecting a 250% increase from […]
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HIV prevention drug to be made affordable in Nigeria and 119 countries
Gilead Sciences has unveiled plans to make affordable versions of its groundbreaking HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir, available in 120 low and middle-income countries. Lenacapavir, which […]
Ghana confirms first case of monkeypox in 2024
Ghana has confirmed its first case of Mpox in 2024, as health authorities report a continued spread of the virus across Africa. The patient, […]
Cost Of Healthy Diet In Nigeria Stood At N1255 In August, Highest In Ogun, Lagos – NBS
According to the report, the cost was highest in Ogun State at N1,641, Lagos State at N1,615 and Rivers State at N1,572. While Katsina, Kaduna […]
Rwanda becomes first in Africa to begin Mpox vaccination
Rwanda has become the first country in Africa to administer vaccines against the Mpox virus. The African Union’s Centres for Disease Control and Prevention […]
NCDC reports higher Mpox infection among males in Nigeria
Statistics from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention have shown that more of those getting infected with Mpox in Nigeria are males. […]
Breakthrough cancer drug targets tumors without harming healthy cells
In a major leap forward for cancer treatment, scientists at City of Hope Hospital in Los Angeles, California, have developed a revolutionary cancer drug that […]
These Everyday Toxic Habits Ruin a Man’s Self-Esteem; Here’s How
Mental Health 1. Negative Self-Talk Constantly criticizing yourself? That’s an invisible attack on your self-esteem. Drop the ‘I’m not good enough’ mantra. […]
Brazil records world’s first Oropouche virus deaths
Brazil has recorded the world’s first Oropouche virus deaths, the country’s health ministry said Thursday, after two women died of the illness spread by […]
‘Stunning’ – Experts react to new twice-yearly injection that offers 100% protection against HIV/AIDS
Twice-yearly shots used to treat HIV/AIDS were 100% effective in preventing new infections in women, according to study results published Wednesday, July 24. Researchers say […]