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A balanced diet is the cornerstone of a strong immune system. Incorporate a variety of foods rich in vitamins and minerals to provide the nutrients your body needs to function optimally.

According to the World Health Organisation, over 80% of adolescents globally do not meet the recommended minimum of one hour of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day.

Nigeria is no exception to this alarming trend. A recent study published by the Nigerian Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sports, and Dance noted that only about 30% of Nigerian youth aged 15-24 engage in regular physical activity. This marks a significant drop from a decade ago when more than 50% of this demographic reported participating in routine exercise or sports.

According to the World Health Organisation, Pneumonia is the single largest infectious cause of death in children worldwide.

A Gynaecologist at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Jamila Richifa, has said health complications from menstrual disorders can be life-threatening or further decrease the patient’s quality of life.

Beyond health, Chavan stressed the economic toll of AMR, with estimates predicting annual GDP reductions of up to 3.8% by 2030 in low- and middle-income countries. AMR could push up to 28 million people into extreme poverty, primarily in developing nations, and lead to $1 trillion in healthcare costs per year while decreasing livestock productivity by 11% in low-income countries.

Sickle Cell Disorder remains a significant public health challenge globally, affecting nearly 100 million people and accounting for over 50% of deaths among those with the most severe form of the disease.

Ureter stones as hard deposits that form in the kidneys and move into the ureters, the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

“There’s no evidence that antibacterial soap is more effective than plain soap. Regular soap works by physically removing germs from the skin.”

There are many steps a woman can take to lower her chances of having a miscarriage, this includes staying healthy before deciding to become pregnant. That’s because a woman may not know she is pregnant in the first few weeks, which can be crucial for the health and development of the baby.

The global gender health gap remains a pressing issue, with millions of women around the world still struggling to access the healthcare they need. Maternal mortality rates, access to reproductive health services, health insurance coverage, and healthcare spending on women-specific conditions all point to systemic inequalities that must be addressed.