The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that Edo, Ondo, and Bauchi states account for 84 per cent of Lassa fever infection in the country. Its Director-General, Dr Ifedayo Adetifa, said this in an Interview on Sunday in Abuja. Adetifa said that between Jan. 2 and Jan. 15, the country recorded […]
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The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) says the nation is losing its medical personnel to better-organised global settings, leaving the remaining healthcare workers in government-owned hospitals to be overstretched. PAN National President, Dr Olufemi Ogunrinde, said this at the opening ceremony of the association’s four-day annual general meeting and scientific conference on Thursday in Akure. […]
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Laments worrisome exodus of medical personnel from Nigeria Decries poor management of UNIMEDTH Two 250-bed hospitals are being built in Akure and Ondo City by the Ondo State Government to complement public health facilities in the state in providing health services to the people of the state and neighbouring states. Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu declared on […]
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Ijeoma, the daughter of the late Professor Dora Akunyili, has been named the Chief Medical Officer of the Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJ Barnabas Health facility, in the United States of America. In a statement released on the official website of the centre, Dr. Akunyili is the first African American medical professional to serve […]
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Dr. Oluwafemi Ojo is a consultant physician/pulmonologist at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, (LASUTH), Ikeja, Lagos. He spoke to Paul Adunwoke on World Pneumonia Day (WPD) theme, ‘Championing The Fight Against Pneumonia,’ which aims at creating awareness about the ailment and also to make policymakers do the needful. What message is this year’s WPD […]
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The use of ginger has lasted many cultures and has been used as a home remedy for thousands of years. Ginger roots are generally affordable, accessible, delectable and have many health advantages. Being used in one daily diet is of great benefit. For many years, ginger root has been regarded as a reliable treatment for […]
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Twenty persons may have lost their lives to suspected cholera outbreak in Ekeureku community in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River. The suspected outbreak has reportedly affected 10 villages in Ekeureku community beginning from Thursday. Dr Iwara Iwara, Permanent Secretary at the Cross River Ministry of Health confirmed the outbreak but said he could […]
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By Greg Odogwu I had earlier planned on discussing the newly discovered mosquito species in Nigeria, but the trending news about killer geckos has forced me to adjust the conversation a little bit. Yet, it is worthy of mention that the gecko news is not entirely based on a water-tight premise. The screaming headline says, […]
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Oyo State Government has presented an additional set of 120 generators to primary health facilities in the state. It had earlier on November 8 presented about 97 generating sets to some PHCs in the state according to a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun, titled: “Oyo Govt. Presents Additional […]
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It is well known that eating vegetables is healthy. Despite their different vegetable types and nutrients, all variations are healthy. It’s easier to consume the vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants your body needs to thrive when you consume the required five servings of produce each day from a variety of sources. Below is a list […]
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