EXPLAINER: What you need to know about Nigeria’s resident doctors and why they strike so frequently
What are Nigerian doctors' grievances? And why do they leave the country in such high numbers?
Uhuru Kenyatta: Fact-checking Kenyan president’s claims about his legacy
With a year left in office, Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta used his Madaraka Day speech to emphasise his achievements over two terms.
No proof Mega Oxygen boosts oxygen levels or cures Covid-19, as viral Facebook video claims
Concerns about a lack of oxygen could lead people to seek alternative and unproven treatment. Instead, get medical help if you have low oxyg...
FACTSHEET: Understanding Nigeria’s teenage pregnancy burden
As in many parts of the world, adolescent pregnancy is a major concern in Nigeria. We take a look at the causes and the many consequences of
Is Nigeria’s central bank governor on the money about health insurance and out-of-pocket payments?
Godwin Emefiele made claims about the low access to healthcare in Africa’s most populous country. Do his claims check out?
No, banana flower isn’t a ‘miracle food’ – beware of health claims promising miracles
The post lists a number of supposed health benefits: the ability to “prevent” certain conditions. But is it accurate?