HEALTH
Stakeholders collaborate on brighter healthcare future
By Doris Obinna L-R: Exhibition Manager, Medic West Africa, Amogh Wadwalker; National Coordinator, Presiden ...
Kano, Jigawa top list of tobacco smoking in Nigeria – Report
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, has said Kano and Jigawa states top the list of states smoking tobacco in Nigeria. CISLAC senior programs offi ...
Medical doctor highlights the immense benefits of marrying a ¥irgin
A Medical doctor has highlighted the immense benefits of marrying a ¥irgin. He said if you have a choice, it better you marry a ¥irgin because they have less chance to divorce, e ...
Celebrated HIV Activist Welcomes Twins at Almost 60: A Tale of Unexpected Joy and Double Blessings
Celebrated HIV activist Asunta Wagura is beaming with joy after becoming a new mother at nearly 60 years old After years of hoping and waiting, Asun ...
Drugs price hike: Life expectancy reduction imminent in Nigeria – Experts
The rising price of malaria, antibiotics, anti-diabetes, hypertension drugs and other pharmaceutical products have heightened the fears of increased mortality and reduced life expectan ...
In Abuja, pregnant woman, 2 infants die in general hospital over doctors absence
From Fred Itua, Abuja The Kuje General Hospital located in one of the satellite towns of Abuja, on Saturday assum ...
Couple left heartbr%ken as baker fails to deliver their N450k wedding cake because he was sick
A Nigerian woman has shared the story of how a baker failed to deliver a cake to her cousins wedding on Saturday, April 20. According to the lady, the cake baker failed to show up ...
Synergy for Health: Medlab West Africa and Pharmaconex West Africa Partner to Reshape the Regions Healthcare Landscape
In Nigerias dynamic healthcare landscape, technological advancements and strategic collaborations are the cornerstone of progress. This April, the region is poised for a major breakthrough as Medl ...
UNICEF: 20,000 children yet to be immunised in Bayelsa
From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The United Nations Childrens Education Fund (UNICEF) Representative in Nigeria, Ms Cristian Munduate, has revealed ...
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to EU ban on Dex Soap
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has alerted Nigerians on the ban on Dex Luxury Bar Soap (No 6 Mystic Flower), by the European Union (EU). ...
Urinary incontinence in men
Last month, a retired civil servant, a senior citizen in his early 70s, visited me in Gregory University Specialist H ...
Indian firm rescues scores from sudden death
..Gives free medical treatment to residents of Ogun communities Some residents at the free medical ...
I inherited 32 General Hospitals not renovated in last 20 years – Gov Sani
…Says over 1,500 schools in 8 LGAs dont have fence From Noah Ebije, Kaduna K ...
NCDC commences investigation as Sokoto reports 164 cases of strange disease
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has launched an investigation into a mysterious illness that has surfaced in the Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Experts, stakeholders warn on dangers of salt to kidney, heart, other organs
…educate on salt intake limit Daniel Kanu Civil Society Organization, Corporate Accountability and Public Participatio ...
Medicine as palliativesll reduce death among poor persons
By Vera Wisdom-Bassey The former chairman of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and former p ...
Ive HIV/AIDS cure, says Nigerian researcher
Hits FG for doubting citizens ingenuity From Okwe Obi, Abuja A Nigerian researcher in phytho-medicine and ...
Begin drugs palliatives to save Nigerians – Ex-MAN President, Ohuabunwa advises govt
The Federal government has been advised to commence medical palliatives to save Nigerians from dying because of lack of access to quality drugs. The former Chairman ...
Archive for month: March, 2024
A lady has shared how a newly wedded bride took a dr¥g that ended up t3rminating her pregnancy. She said her friend in the office was p¥rging and also had stomach ache, a colleague gave ...
World Tuberculosis Day: Go for early diagnosis – Ebonyi Govt to citizens
The Ebonyi State Government on World Tuberculosis Day 2024 enjoined patients to always engage in early diagnosis and treatment for quick results. Speaking during a p ...
King Charles funeral plans unveiled after Monarch is given 2 years to live with pancreatic cancer – By Louisa Marshall
King Charles – “Missing from the royal calendar for the foreseeable future….” KING CHARLES 111 has only been Britains reigning monarch for 18 months, yet his funeral ...
Theres no record of such medical condition/ breakthrough at the National Hospital, Abuja — Lecturer verifies a report of a boy who was miraculously healed by Dr. Pastor Paul Enenche after s¥ffering from Chronic Kidney disease
A lecturer has verified a report of a boy who was miraculously healed by Dr. Pastor Paul Enenche after s¥ffering from Chronic Kidney disease. This boy here was diagnosed of Chroni ...
Lassa fever spreads sorrow in Ebonyi
• Nurse, pregnant women, children among 23 killed so far in 2024 • Clinical vaccine trial t ...
Kaduna recorded 32,297 cases of tuberculosis in 2023 – Commissioner
The Kaduna State Government says it has improved in the detection of tuberculosis and the risk of spreading the disease while declaring that 32,297 cases were detected in 2023 in the s ...
LUTH to collaborate FG on quality healthcare delivery
By Doris Obinna The Chief Medical Director (CMD) Lagos State University Teaching Ho ...
Girl, 10, needs N10m for spinal cord blockage surgery in India
By Zika Bobby •Christabel Ten-years-old Miss Christa ...
Health insurance scheme: Foundation enrolls 190 less privileged persons for free
…Moves to enroll school age children to reduce cases of out of school children From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A Non-governmental organization ...
Hepatitis screening flags off in Enugu
By Brown Chimezie •Prof. Ngwu undergoing screening at the hepatitis awareness programme in Enugu. With him a ...
LUTH plans research grants for doctors
The Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba, has established a Research Grants Committee for Resident Doctors. The Chief Medical Director, Prof Wasiu Adeyemo, ...
Kebbi: Religious ministry handles 23,542 mental health, 1,500 Hisbah cases in 10 months.
From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Ministry of Religious Affairs has revealed that from May 2023 to March 2024 they have atten ...