How prevalent is female genital cutting/mutilation in the world
According to UNICEF, at least 200 million girls and women who are alive today all over the world have undergone female genital cutting or...
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM): what you must know
Female genital mutilation (FGM) refers to all procedures that remove (partially or totally), change or injure the genitals of a female for reasons that...
Strike action: Health Workers Gives FG 7 days Ultimatum
Health workers under the support of the Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP) have threatened to embark on an indefinite industrial action if...
What puts you at risk of Ebola virus infection?
The Ebola virus disease, formerly called Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is caused by Ebola virus.
The Ebola virus has five different species:
Tai Forest virus...
Infographic: 10 Interesting Facts About Leprosy
Leprosy is an infectious disease that causes severe, disfiguring skin sores and nerve damage in the arms and legs. The disease has been around...
These things worsen atopic dermatitis (eczema); avoid them
The cause of atopic dermatitis is unknown. Researches are still conducting studies to find out its exact cause. The skin inflammation that results in...
Prices of drugs increase amidst recession burdens in Nigeria
Ha! My people, una don hear say the Giant of Africa dey face hard times as prices of drugs don Skyrocket? In fact, the...
HIV can now be detected within a week of infection
A top research institution in Spain made it known on Thursday that it has patented an HIV test that can detect the AIDS-causing virus...
Interesting Cancer Facts you should know to stay healthy
Cancer is one of the most well-known topics on the planet, yet there is so much that can reduce your personal risk of developing...
Congenital heart disease: Why nursing parents must be vigilant
Hello Healthfacts.ng family! We contacted Dr. Sokunbi (remember her?) once again to share with us important information about congenital heart diseases. Here are some...
