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Why young career-first women are increasingly becoming apprehensive of uterine fibroids

August 19, 2023Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

With research reports showing that uterine fibroids are common in women aged 30 years and above amid growing cases of infertility, women who are desirous of reaching certain levels in their careers before having children are increasingly becoming apprehensive. Many gynaecologists, however, maintain that fibroids don’t cause infertility; nevertheless, they encourage healthy lifestyle and regular […]

Pat Utomi reveals battle with cancer

August 11, 2023Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

The former Labour Party (LP) presidential aspirant, Professor Pat Utomi, has revealed his battle with the much-dreaded cancer disease. Taking to Twitter on Friday, he said that a biopsy he conducted in the year 2022 showed that he was positive. He said that he thereafter started treatment with a cancer centre in Ikeja and on […]

C.O.P.E, GE Healthcare partner on breast cancer awareness, early detection

August 10, 2023Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Automated Breast Ultrasound System (ABUS) As part of efforts aimed at raising awareness on the early detection of breast cancer, Care Organisation Public Enlightenment (C.O.P.E) recently partnered with General Electric Healthcare to acquire an Automated Breast Ultrasound System (ABUS). Speaking at the launch of the ABUS in Lagos recently, C.O.P.E Founder/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ebun […]

NMA laments poor state of Health

August 10, 2023August 10, 2023Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Osun State Chapter has lamented the poor state of the health sector in the state and country as a whole. It regretted that the personnel is suffering as a result of doctors leaving Nigeria for greener pastures abroad, through the popular ‘Japa Syndrome’. Dr Adetoye Adedapo, Osun NMA Chairman stated […]

Anthrax: Oyo sensitises butchers, cattle dealers

August 10, 2023Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

strengthens surveillance on animal disease Oyo State Government, on Tuesday, sensitised butchers and livestock dealers on the deadly anthrax disease, as it strengthens surveillance of abattoirs for detection and prevention of the animal disease. A statement by the Commissioner of Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said that the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, […]

Striking doctors suspend planned protest

August 9, 2023Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its protest slated for Wednesday August 9, 2023. NARD President, Innocent Orji, who said this on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily breakfast programme, however, stated that the industrial action by the association continues. “Yes, we put on hold the protest that was supposed to start this (Wednesday) […]

Breastfeeding: Foundation calls for healthy nutrition for lactating mothers

August 8, 2023Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

As the world marks World Breastfeeding Week, the Women Empowerment and Media Advocacy Initiative (WEMAI), has called on the federal and state governments and employers to put measures in place that ensure healthy nutrition for lactating women for healthy breast milk production. In a statement issued by its Program Manager, Bukola Afeni, in commemoration of […]

Resident doctors declare indefinite strike

July 26, 2023Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), has declared a total and indefinite strike action over the failure of the government to meet the demands of its members. NARD president, Dr Emeka Orji who disclosed this yesterday noted that the strike would commence on Wednesday Morning, July 26, 2023. He said the decision was reached […]

Profiting from the blood trade

July 23, 2023Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

One, two, three. Every three seconds, someone, somewhere, is receiving blood, and he or she doesn’t know where it comes from. The person could be an accident victim with a broken leg, a woman bleeding after birth, a sickle cell patient hanging on to life, a man with hemophilia whose blood just won’t clot, or […]

Diphtheria death toll hits 30 in Yobe, 289 hospitalised

July 21, 2023Olabanji AyoolaLeave a Comment

Yobe State Government has reported 30 deaths from 289 cases of diphtheria from six local councils of the state. Diphtheria, a bacterial infectious disease, is spread among people by direct contact or through respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing. Announcing the death toll, yesterday, in Damaturu, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Health, Dr. […]