Former Chairman, Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Oyo State branch, Dr. Akin Sodipo (left); Vice Chairman, Dr. Wale Lasisi, and Chairman, Dr. Ayotunde Fasunla, at a press briefing marking the 2020 Physicians’ Week in Ibadan…yesterday. Photo: Najeem Raheem The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) yesterday confirmed that COVID-19 killed 16 doctors, with 321 infected by the virus […]
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as veteran broadcaster celebrates 70 By Oyeyinka Oludayisi Fabowale Biola Olatunde, novelist, poet, newscaster, script writer, drama producer and public speaker clocks 70 years today, October 3, 2020. The distinguished alumnus of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife has written more than 200 stories for radio and television, as well as poetry anthologies and two novels […]
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In this file photo, small bottles labeled with a “Vaccine COVID-19” sticker and a medical syringe are seen in this illustration taken taken April 10, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Early clinical trials of a second Russian coronavirus vaccine have proved successful, its developer said Thursday after Russia boasted of approving the world’s first vaccine. Russia’s […]
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Scientists have made giant strides in the search for natural cures for Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). They found that bromelain-rich pineapple stem represents a viable option as an antiviral for treating not only COVID-19 but also potential future outbreaks of other coronaviruses. Scientists have also confirmed the efficacy of Aloe vera, pineapple, Sansevieria masoniana cream on […]
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The Federal Government has directed tertiary hospitals to engage the services of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to maintain routine services in place of striking resident doctors. Minister of Health Dr Osagie Ehanire said the measure was to “mitigate the effect” of the strike by resident doctors across the country. National Association of Resident […]
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Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye on Tuesday stated that pieces of evidence from reliable researches and reports showed that Chloroquine can kill COVID-19 virus at the early stage. She stated that Remdesivir, made by Gilead Sciences Inc, has also been shown to kill the […]
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By Kayode Oseni All Citrus Fruits like Lemon, Lime, Orange, Tangerine, etc belong to the same family and thus have something in common, i.e, they are all rich in vitamin C and other water-soluble vitamins. They can thus be used interchangeably. However, each one is also unique in that it possesses something which others may […]
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Ondo State Government has sealed two secondary schools in the state for violating COVID-19 protocols set by the state government for reopening of schools. The affected two schools are: CAC Grammar School, Ondo Road, Akure and Akure Academy, Oba- Ile in Akure North Local Government Area of the state. The Permanent Secretary of the state […]
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The World Health Organisation warned Monday that there might never be a “silver bullet” for the new coronavirus, despite the rush to discover effective vaccines. It urged governments and citizens to focus on doing the known basics, such as testing, contact tracing, maintaining physical distance and wearing a mask in order to suppress the pandemic, […]
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By Banji Ayoola The Guild of Medical Doctors, a body of owners of private hospitals in Nigeria, has called for a meta-analysis of all studies and findings on COVID-19 to provide a summative analysis as guidance for clinicians in the ongoing global search for reliable cures for the dreaded pandemic. In a statement by its […]
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