National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised the alarm over the growing indiscriminate use of antibiotics. It said the situation has further accelerated Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), resulting in avoidable deaths. Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, gave the warning at the virtual 2021 World Antimicrobial Resistance Week (WAAW) themed, ‘Spread […]
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Healthy afro | Pinterest Our hair is the crown on the head and should be treated as such. Hair dandruff is one of the frequent irritants that attack the hair. This is mainly caused by sensitivity to hair products, dry scalp, seborrhoeic dermatitis, and a type of fungus that lives under the scalp. Hair dandruff […]
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To combat diarrhea in Kano and Sokoto states, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa and Nutrition International have launched the field implementation component of the Wellbeing Africa Foundation-Nutrition International Scaling Up Zinc and LO-ORS project. In partnership with the Ministries of Health in both states, Wellbeing Foundation Africa and Nutrition International are targeting caregivers with messages promoting […]
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Effort of the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration to improve and revamp the state healthcare service has received a boost as a Foundation, Abdul Samad Africa Initiative, donated N2.5b towards the construction of Mother and Child Unit at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu. Presenting a cheque on behalf of the Foundation at the Governor’s […]
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The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) on Friday urged the Federal Government to establish a Health Bank to support investment in the health sector, to curb brain drain. President of the association, Prof. Innocent Ujah made the call at the virtual 8th Biennial and Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Medical Women Association of […]
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Radiotherapy equipment The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the National Cancer Control Plan established by the regime of the Federal Government to determine why fewer Nigerians with cancer cannot access treatment at the special centres. It particularly mandated its committees on Health Institutions and Health Care Services to “investigate the Federal Government’s implementation […]
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The Nigerian healthcare sector is set to receive a boost in the delivery of primary healthcare services to communities across Nigeria. MTN Nigeria through its Foundation will be donating six state-of -the -art mobile medical vehicles to six states in the country to boost access to primary healthcare services, through the MTN Y’ello Doctor Medical […]
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•Say ‘cure’ is possible in 5% of patients as weight loss of 15% can reduce complications, slow progression of disease Ahead of World Diabetes Day (WDD), November 14, medical experts have alerted to rise in diabetes cases and complications. They said ageing populations; increasing obesity and a sedentary way of life contribute to the yearly […]
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Mushrooms are the fleshy, spore-bearing fruit of the body of a fungus, that is produced above the ground, soil or in its food source. Mushrooms are highly proteinous, edible fungus, non-fat food (low-carb) that can provide several kinds of important nutrients which have kinds of varying compositions and are of nutritional value. Mushrooms come in […]
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As the international community celebrates World Diabetes Day (WDD) today, it is important to know what the ailment is all about and take necessary precautions. The UN has designated November 14 of every year as WDD to raise awareness about diabetes as a global public health issue and what needs to be done collectively and […]
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