Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled a landmark 10-year plan, for the NHS to bring care closer to home for millions of patients.Read More
As South Africa faces one of the most intense cold fronts of the season, temperatures are plunging, rainfall is increasing, and high-altitude regions are experiencing snowfall and gusty winds. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) Read More
A widely shared claim suggesting that maternal use of paracetamol during pregnancy leads to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children has been debunked by fact-checker Dubawa. The viral claim Read More
A viral claim circulating across social media platforms suggesting that a woman’s egg quality does not decline by age 33 has been fact-checked and labeled misleading by independent verification platform Dubawa. The misleading statement, which Read More
Every year on 22 April, people across the globe come together to celebrate Earth Day, a day dedicated to environmental protection, advocacy and action. Since its inception in 1970, Earth Day has grown into a worldwide movement, Read More
An Infection Often Confused with COVID-19 Imagine feeling feverish, battling a pounding headache, and struggling with fatigue—sounds like COVID-19, right? But what if it’s something far more dangerous? Meningitis, a serious infection that Read More
Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020 according to World Health Organization (WHO). In a bid to bring people together to support, educate and raise awareness on the Read More
The Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF), a Federal Government initiative targeted at easing access to healthcare for the most vulnerable Nigerians, is revolutionising healthcare access in some rural areas of Niger State, by addressing critical Read More
Ulcers are painful sores that can appear in various parts of the body, most commonly in the stomach (gastric ulcers) or the small intestine (duodenal ulcers). While many ulcers can heal with proper treatment, some Read More
During pregnancy, ensuring the health and well-being of your baby is paramount. While regular prenatal check-ups with your healthcare provider are essential, there are also signs and symptoms you can monitor at home to gauge Read More
Nigeria stands as the global epicenter of sickle cell anaemia, with an alarming annual birth rate of 100,000 to 150,000 affected children. This figure represents 33% of the global total, highlighting a severe health crisis that demands urgent Read More
Over 30,000 individuals, among them innocent children, fell victim to viruses like HIV and hepatitis due to receiving contaminated blood from the 1970s to the early 1990s. A damning report, unveiled on Monday, exposes a concerted Read More