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From Ghana to one of the world’s most prestigious medical institutions, Nancy Abu-Bonsrah is proving that purpose, perseverance, and excellence can change lives and make history.

Captain Olatunji Emmanuel Okedeyi is cycling more than 10,000 kilometres from London to Lagos in a remarkable campaign to raise funds and awareness for the global fight against polio.

Raheema Auwal-Panti founded PantiPads in 2025 after realising that conventional pads contain up to 90% plastic and take hundreds of years to decompose, while her region’s cassava processing industry generates exactly the kind of biomass waste that could replace them. Her project has now been shortlisted among 35 global teams for the 2026 Earth Prize.

Nigerian public health expert Dr Olakunle Ajayi has been selected for Harvard University’s prestigious Rose Service Learning Fellowship. The award will support a major research project in Ekiti State aimed at improving primary healthcare services through community-driven solutions.

If you have been seeing the word “hantavirus” in your feed and want to understand what it actually is, what the risks are, and what you should do, this is what you need to know.

Most people wake up in the morning and reach for their phones. Some reach for coffee. Very few reach for a glass of water first, and that is actually worth reconsidering.

Managing blood sugar doesn’t have to mean cutting out your favourite meals. This 7-day high-fiber plan shows you how to eat smarter using simple, familiar foods.

Watching your blood sugar? Here are fruits that help regulate blood sugar. Learn which ones to eat, why they work, and how to enjoy them without causing spikes.

Avelis Health is using AI to audit 100% of medical claims, detect costly errors, and recover lost funds. Founded by African entrepreneurs, it is tackling one of healthcare’s most overlooked financial leaks.

For years, Nigerians have trusted methylated spirit and iodine as the go-to for cuts and bruises. But are they really safe for wound care? Learn why spirit may delay healing, what to use instead, and when to seek medical help.