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Atlanta Eye Clinic, a leading provider of eye care in Abuja, is bringing extra cheer to this Eid season with its exciting Sallah Splash Promo, running now through June 13, 2025. As part of this festive campaign, customers will enjoy a 50% discount on comprehensive eye examinations, along with instant gifts, exclusive offers, and the opportunity to share the experience with family and friends. More than just advanced eye care, the Sallah Splash Promo is Atlanta Eye Clinic's way of helping you celebrate Eid in style-whether you're a returning patient or visiting for the first time. Now is the perfect time to upgrade your lenses, surprise a loved one with a thoughtful gift, or schedule a long-overdue eye check-up. With unbeatable deals and festive rewards, Atlanta Eye Clinic is making this Eid season one to remember. About Atlanta Eye Clinic Atlanta Eye Clinic - Is a standard Eye Clinic in Abuja, Nigeria, we provide comprehensive eye exams for ad...

Put simply, it is a process that involves talking with a trained professional about a mental health issue or anything troubling you. Unfortunately, therapy is not so popular in Nigeria. So, we often hear arguments about their importance. Many Nigerians still believe that going for therapy or even paid counselling is a thing of luxury that the rich indulge in to show off wealth. But is this notion really true? Let's review all the variables that impact how people, especially Nigerians, see therapy. The High Cost Barrier ALSO READ: Lil Kesh opens up about mental health struggles, dealing with ADHD Therapy in Nigeria remains largely unaffordable for the average person, so, understandably, many people don't think about it even when going through the most difficult mental stress. Private sessions often range from ₦10,000 to ₦30,000 per hour, with specialised therapies and psychiatric drugs adding to the financial burden. This pricing makes t...

A Non-Governmental Organisation, the Society for Family Health, has announced that no fewer than 129,285 married-adolescent girls in Nasarawa State have adopted the use of contraceptives, championed by its Adolescents 360 Project which is aimed at improving their Sexual and Reproductive Health. The SFH also commended the state’s ministry of health for working hard towards attaining the current contraceptive prevalence rate of 22.3 per cent. The Health Governance and Public Policy Specialist of the SFH, Kenneth Okoineme, made the disclosure in the Keffi Local Government Area of the state on Saturday at the close of a two-days residential transition policy dialogue meeting organised by the Nasarawa State Ministry of Health. The programme which was organised in collaboration with the Society for Family Health for its A360 Project in the state, had the theme, “The future of Adolescent a...

Kevine Umurerwa's routine flu turned into a week-long battle with Influenza A, in late May when the 23-year-old university student got ill, highlighting the rising threat of severe flu strains in Rwanda. ALSO READ: Public warned about increase of influenza-like illnesses Umurerwa came down with what she assumed was a normal flu. But as the days went on, she realised something wasn’t right. Her body felt unusually weak, and her elbow began to ache, a symptom she had never associated with the flu. The exhaustion was so intense that she couldn’t go to work – she operates a cloths store during the day – for an entire week. Alongside the weakness came a persistent cough and pounding headache, making even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming. “I did what I always do when the flu hits. I bought Fervex, the medication that’s always worked for me in the past. But this time, it didn’t help. I completed the full dose, hoping I’d feel better, but my condition got worse. The way my symptoms d...

Actress and filmmaker Wumi Toriola has called out people who use hormones as an excuse for their bad behavior. She poked fun at the idea that hormones are always to blame for someone’s misbehavior, pointing out that she herself secretes both estrogen and testosterone simultaneously. Wumi emphasised that some people hide behind the excuse of hormones to act inappropriately and then play the victim when they’re held accountable for their actions. She encouraged people to take responsibility for their behavior and be kind, noting that everyone struggles with this issue to some extent. She wrote on Instagram: “Be lying on hormones and be misbehaving. Me sef they secrete oestrogen and testosterone at the same time. Ki gbogbo wa ku go nùts. “People hiding gidigba under hormones to be acting weird. “And then they say you are now the problem when you dish a bowl of what they served first. Be kind, na all of us dey this ALOT”. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. ( Syndigate....

The hospital piloted a recycling programme in three inpatient wards in May. The National University Hospital (NUH) has received the Healthcare Sustainability Certification from the Joint Commission International (JCI), in collaboration with the International Hospital Federation’s Geneva Sustainability Centre. The certification follows an assessment using the Geneva Sustainability Centre’s sustainability accelerator tool, which benchmarks sustainability maturity across environmental impact, health equity, and governance. Amongst its recent initiatives, NUH has piloted a nurse-led “Sort-at-Source” recycling programme in three inpatient wards since May. Early results show a 47% increase in paper recycling and a more than 230% increase in plastic recycling. The initiative is scheduled for full implementation across all NUH wards by the end of the year and is expected to recover up to ...

Kathmandu, June 14 -- Marking Pride Month, the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) organised a two-day training for health professionals on chemsex harm reduction and LGBTQIA+ mental health support. Led by the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) under the ministry, the orientation aimed to equip health workers with the skills to provide inclusive and stigma-free care. Held from June 11, the orientation trained psychiatrists, general practitioners, medical officers, and opioid agonist therapy nurses from Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Parsa, Rupandehi, and Kaski districts. According to the organisers, the training was designed to raise awareness among healthcare providers about the rising use of sexualised drugs, known as chemsex, and its impact on the mental health of the users. Facilitated by advocacy groups, Blue Diamond Society and Recovering Nepal, the training was conducted under the Chemsex Harm Reduction Project, supported by British pharmaceutical company...

What you need to know: The issue: Increased health budget. Our view: The increased allocation should reflect in the quality of services offered in health facilities and also increase access to care. Thank you for reading Nation.Africa Show plans The Minister of Finance, Mr Matia Kasaija, on Thursday announced that the Budget for the health sector has been significantly increased in the 2025/2026 Financial Year to Shs5.8 trillion, up from Shs2.9 trillion in the previous Financial Year. This is a good development and indicates prioritisation of the essential services required by the taxpayers amid the reduced donor support. The health sector has been heavily relying on donor support. The increased allocation should reflect in the quality of services offered in health facilities and also increase access to care. This will be...

The Duchess of York - who has used her writing as 'an escape' after two cancer diagnoses - has dedicated her new book to her four grandchildren, the Mail on Sunday can reveal. Sarah Ferguson, 64, is now looking to the future after she was diagnosed with breast cancer last summer and underwent a mastectomy . Six months later, she was found to have skin cancer. Although doctors have advised that she should not use the phrase 'cancer-free', the outlook is positive and the Duchess is no longer undergoing treatment. Now she has written a new children's book, titled 'Flora and Fern: Wonder in the Woods', due to be published in October. The Duchess told the Mail on Sunday said: 'I wrote Flora and Fern for my grandchildren and also my step grandson Wolfie. It is a special little story encouraging children to enjoy and respect nature and use their imagination to play. 'The names Flora and Fern are chosen to encourage m...

The introduction of emerging treatments is expected to drive growth. The rising prevalence of cancer and the increasing awareness of cancer-associated pain are expected to drive growth in the cancer pain therapeutics market across the seven major markets (7MM), according to DelveInsight. The market has seen no recent drug approvals, creating opportunities for pharmaceutical companies to develop and introduce new treatments, particularly those that are non-opioid-based. Potential therapies are being investigated, whilst the introduction of emerging treatments with improved efficacy and a further improvement in the diagnosis rate is expected to drive market growth. “As opioids continue to dominate cancer pain management, the anticipated launch of drugs like tetrodotoxin signals a major shift toward novel, nonopioid mechanisms,” the report said. However, inadequate pain a...

At 77 years old, Manasse Gakiga carries his years with quiet dignity, and unmatched endurance. When we found him at Kagarama Secondary School, where he works as a school nurse, Gakiga beamed with the energy and exuberance of a 40-year-old. The long-serving school nurse showed no signs of fatigue or exhaustion, despite having participated in a marathon just the day before. For a man his age, one might expect him to be at home nursing cramped legs. Instead, the veteran nurse was back at the Kicukiro-based school, in the dispensary where he regularly attends to sick students – a job he has done for over two decades. The father of four is not your average septuagenarian. While many of his peers are retired or dealing with age-related challenges, Gakiga continues to defy the odds, living each day on his own terms – running. On Sunday, June 8, Gakiga laced up his running shoes once again and participated in the Kigali International Peace Marathon, for the umpteenth time. ALSO READ: Photos ...

READ MORE:  Thousands of cans of Dr Pepper recalled over risk An urgent recall for several popular Jolly Rancher sweet products has been issued over fears they contain a banned ingredients linked to cancer . Those who've already eaten them should not panic, watchdog the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned, as the risk is low, but urged customers to disposed of them. These include Hard Candy, 'Misfits' Gummies, Hard Candy Fruity 2 in 1, and Berry Gummies, all made by Hershey. The sweets were found to contain the harmful chemicals Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH) and Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbon (MOSH). These chemicals, derived from crude oil, have been linked to serious illnesses including cancer, particularly in the liver and lymph nodes. This makes the sweets unsafe to eat, particularly over long periods of time, and not compliant with UK law. American multi-national firm Hershey told UK regulators it has alr...

Studies suggest that drinking coffee may reduce the risk of kidney stones, which form when waste products in the urine are not properly flushed out of the kidneys. Coffee in a disposable cup. Illustration photo by Pexels According to Healthline , kidney stones can affect people of all ages, including children and teens, with a higher prevalence in individuals assigned male at birth. The risk typically peaks around age 30, with men being twice as likely to develop kidney stones compared to women. Factors such as dehydration, high sodium intake, excess calcium, and certain medical conditions like obesity or metabolic disorders can increase the likelihood of kidney stones. While most kidney stones can pass on their own, larger stones may require medical intervention. Experts recommend drinking plenty of water, managing sodium and calcium intake, and maintaining a balanced diet to reduce the risk of developing kidney stones . Emerg...

The Alibaba founder highlights 'changes' in the company's development as it embarks on an ambitious AI strategy Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba Group Holding, responded to the resignation letter of a long-term employee on Tuesday, a rare move for the tech veteran who stepped back from all corporate roles in 2019. In a response published on Alibaba's internal website, Ma addressed the concerns raised by a 15-year employee, who criticised the "big company disease" afflicting the Chinese e-commerce giant in an extensive internal letter. The employee, a product development leader on the team responsible for enterprise collaboration tool DingTalk, reflected fondly on his early years at Alibaba and praised the company's core values, but sharply critiqued what he saw as various internal issues. They included unsuccessful acquisitions, unclear strategies, undesirable hiring practices, as well as unfair performance assessments and promotion mechanisms. Do yo...

READ MORE: Thousands of cans of Dr Pepper recalled over major health risk Diet soda might no longer be a healthier option, after all. A new study found people who regularly drink them have more than double the risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to the general public. High-sugar drinks like soda and fruit juices have long been linked to diabetes, but now researchers are warning artificial sweeteners may also cause problems. The scientists found that high intake of saccharin - a common zero-calorie artificial sweetener found in diet drinks - could be the main risk factor for the chronic illness, which is suffered by 37 million Americans. The FDA approved the use of saccharin as a zero-calorie alternative to sugar in various foods and beverages in 1977. But saccharin is at least 300 times sweeter than regular sugar and researchers now believe excess consumption may interfere with the body's natural process of utilizing glucose...

Former Sing Tao News Corp chair, who became surprise anti-smoking advocate, remembered by city leader as 'successful entrepreneur' who provided 'insights' Hong Kong tobacco and media tycoon Charles Ho Tsu-kwok, formerly the chairman of the Sing Tao News Corporation, has died at the age of 75. He revealed in February that he had been diagnosed with lung cancer last year. Two sources confirmed his death on Thursday, with one saying he died on Tuesday. Do you have questions about the biggest topics and trends from around the world? Get the answers with SCMP Knowledge , our new platform of curated content with explainers, FAQs, analyses and infographics brought to you by our award-winning team. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu expressed sorrow over Ho's death and extended his condolences to his family. "Mr Ho was a successful entrepreneur who made contributions to the media industry over the years ... actively being involved in national affa...

TOKYO -- In Japan, the number of bedbugs, a kind of insect, is growing. Bedbugs bite people and drink their blood. Their bites make people feel very itchy and uncomfortable. Read the full English article Read the original Japanese article Bedbugs usually hide during the day. These small brown insects (about 5 to 8 millimeters long) like dark, warm places. They hide in beds, behind curtains, and even inside electrical outlets in walls. At night, bedbugs come out, bite people, and drink blood. Their bites cause a red rash and a lot of itchiness. Sleeping can become very difficult because of this. Japan once had fewer bedbugs. But since about 20 years ago, more people and goods have come to Japan from other countries. Sometimes, these bugs travel along, too. Bedbugs also have many eggs and can live up to a year. This makes it difficult to get rid of them completely. Hotels and homes have many more problems with bedbugs now. A pest-control company ...

Charles Ho, who has died after developing lung cancer, turned from a staunch supporter of Hong Kong smokers' rights to a firm opponent of deadly habit It is not that unusual for well-known people to become public anti-smoking converts after being diagnosed with diseases related to tobacco use. An example was tycoon Charles Ho Tsu-kwok, who died this week aged 75, months after revealing he had lung cancer. Ho was involved in national and local affairs as a standing committee member of China's top political advisory body, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), and as a former owner of Sing Tao News Corporation. But what really set him apart as the anti-smoker he became was that he inherited a tobacco empire from his grandfather, Ho Ying-chie, founder of the Hong Kong Tobacco Company. Indeed, Ho was until late in life a staunch advocate of smokers' rights in the face of incontrovertible evidence of the deadly health risks. He once said ...

By Sharon Atieno African countries bear the biggest brunt of fake medicines, accounting for nearly three in 10 medicines circulating the market. As a result, more than 100,000 Africans are losing their lives, a new report reveals. According to the white paper titled “Securing the Medicine Distribution Network in Africa,” majority of these medicines include antimalarials, antibiotics, painkillers (particularly opioids), HIV antiretrovirals and genitourinary medicines. Anti-inflammatories and blood-derived products are also affected. A 2023 United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) report on trafficking in medical products in the Sahel found that between 72,000 and 169,000 children die each year from pneumonia treated with subpar or fake antibiotics. Worse still, of the one million annual deaths caused by malaria, 200,000 could be avoided if patients were treated with genuine medicines, according to a 2018 Le Figaro report. The white paper...

Kindly let me know why some elderly people cannot stand erect. Obi (by SMS) Some elderly individuals experience difficulty standing erect due to a combination of age-related changes in the body, including decreased bone density, muscle weakness, and spinal curvature. These changes can lead to stiffness, pain, and limited mobility, making it harder to maintain an upright posture. ALSO READ FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE: Tinubu signs 51 out of 2,263 bills into law in two years Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. ( Syndigate.info ).

Kindly let me know if it is possible to have a normal PSA level and still develop Prostate Cancer. Dagogo (by SMS) Although this is possible, it is highly unlikely. The PSA is a test for the antigen that stimulates production of the antibody to fight prostate cancer. It is possible that due to some genetic abnormality, your prostate doesn’t produce that antigen. The PSA test is very good at ruling out the possibility of cancer because the level of “normal” is so low. Many other things can cause a slightly elevated level, and since the purpose is to detect cancer as early as possible, those slightly elevated levels are not dismissed. But there is also a secondary test. The “Free PSA” test. If your prostate is producing PSA, but its not being used, then it’s a pretty sure sign that the elevated PSA is because of something else….like maybe recent sexual activity. ALSO READ FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE: Tinubu signs 51 out of 2,263 bills into law in two years Provided by SyndiGate ...

READ MORE:  What the length of your fingers means, according to science You probably don't pay them much attention on a daily basis. But your toenails could tell you a lot about your health, a doctor has revealed. Whether it's nutritional deficiencies, diabetes or circulatory issues, checking the condition of your nails could highlight issues such as infections, diabetes or even cancer . Sheena Bagga, a pharmacist prescriber from LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor , has revealed everything you need to know about toe and nail health – and eight symptoms to look out for. 'While often overlooked, your toenails and feet play a huge role in your overall health and it's important to pay attention to their condition,' she said. 'While everyone's toes look different, healthy nails should have a smooth surface with light pink or translucent colouration without much variation in shade or hue. 'While a lot of the ti...

FRIDAY, June 13, 2025 (News) -- Despite an increase in the prevalence of prescribing, only 0.5 percent of U.S. adolescents with obesity were prescribed an obesity medication in 2023, according to research published in the June 5 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report . Using ambulatory electronic medical record data, Lyudmyla Kompaniyets, Ph.D., from the CDC in Atlanta, and colleagues examined trends in the proportion of U.S. adolescents aged 12 to 17 years with obesity who were prescribed U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved obesity medications during 2018 to 2023. The researchers observed a substantial increase in the proportion of U.S. adolescents who were prescribed obesity medication in 2023 (by about 300 percent compared with 2020), the year after expansion of FDA approval of two obesity medications to include adolescents. In 2023, 0.5 percent of adolescents with obesity were prescribed an obesity medica...

A schoolboy's incurable disease was written off as dyspraxia by doctors for two years before he was diagnosed with a life-changing terminal condition. Eddie Worman, then six, first caused concern after his mother Rachel, 39, noticed he was struggling to walk upstairs. After two years of GP and physiotherapy appointments, Eddie's worried family finally received clarity and in April 2024 were told their son had Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). The debilitating neuromuscular disease leads to muscle wastage and weakness and Eddie is one of just 2,500 sufferers across the whole of the UK. Now Eddie's family, including his sisters Maisie, 13, and Olive, 10, have launched a GoFundMe page to raise money for his ongoing care and to buy a specialised wheelchair before his condition worsens. The mother-of three and her husband, carpet fitter Adrian, 46, first became concerned more than two years ago after noticing their little boy appeared to struggle with hi...