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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Recently, the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) revealed that over 90,000 malaria-related deaths are recorded in Nigeria every year. The agency stated that Nigeria accounts for about a quarter of global burden of malaria, with nine to 10 persons dying of malaria or malaria related causes every hour. To tackle the issue, health experts proffered […]
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Buhari Urges Africa To Work Towards Self-sufficiency In Manufacturing Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines Arrangements are in top gear to establish a manufacturing plant for malaria and COVID-19 vaccines in Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal. Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari has said the vaccine rate in Africa is well below global average, due to inequity in distribution and called on […]
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With an increasing number of cancer cases in the country, the wife of Ogun State Governor, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, has enjoined all women to ascertain their status, for prompt treatment to curb the spread of the disease to other parts of the body. Abiodun, who gave the advice, yesterday, during the ongoing breast cancer awareness […]
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The National Agency For Food And Drug Administration And Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned Nigerians against excessive consumption of sodium (non-iodised salt) to avoid the growing risk of cardiovascular disease. Director General, NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye made the call at the Nigeria sodium study stakeholders’ meeting held at University of Abuja. The programme was organised by […]
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