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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Stiff Person Syndrome A rare acquired neurological condition, Stiff-Person syndrome (SPS) is characterized by growing muscle stiffness (rigidity) and recurrent bouts of excruciating muscle spasms. Muscle rigidity frequently swings (i.e., gets worse before getting better) and typically happens concurrently with muscle spasms. These spasms can happen at random or be brought on by a number […]
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Seeks media support on awareness National Agency for Food and Drug Administration And Control(NAFDAC) has urged the media to champion the campaign against the skin Bleaching Pandemic by providing Nigerians with the right information to make the right decision about safeguarding their health. Acting Director General of NAFDAC, Monica Eimunjeze who made the call in […]
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An Anopheles mosquito; the only kind that can spread malaria, feeds on a human The World Health Organization called Thursday for more funds to help overcome towering challenges in the battle against malaria, which continues to kill hundreds of thousands of mainly African children each year. In a fresh report, the UN health agency celebrated […]
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WHO: 650,000 people died from HIV-related causes, 1.5m acquired HIV worldwide in 2021 38.4m persons living with HIV at end of 2021, 25.6m in Africa 41% of HIV new cases in Nigeria occur among youths Ensure zero new infections, zero stigmas, and discrimination, especially in young girls, says AHF UNICEF, WHO, and UNAIDS say progress […]
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