President Bola Tinubu’s fresh initiatives to address the critical shortage of medical professionals are commendable in theory but face significant challenges in execution. The government must clarify the details of these policies, engage state governments in their implementation, and provide substantial incentives to retain and attract medical personnel. The interventions in the sector should be […]
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File: mpox, monkeypox The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention said the risk of mpox spreading to neighbouring countries and globally is high. The centre noted this in an article on its website on Wednesday. It said cross-border movements, low public awareness, high vulnerability due to factors such as HIV and malnutrition, limited understanding […]
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Protesting doctors. Photo Credit: Taiwo Bankole The Association of Resident Doctors of Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, during a peaceful protest around the hospital on Monday, demanded the release of their colleague, one of their members, Ganiyat Popoola, who was abducted late December last year in Kaduna State. The doctors also demanded the freedom […]
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Members of the Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, Anambra State have appealed for an urgent and unconditional release of their colleague, Dr Ganiyat Popoola. The doctors held a solidarity walk around the Akammiri permanent site of the teaching hospital in Nnewi with visits to some wards and ended it […]
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The Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of the following professionals in the health sector into the Ondo State Hospital Management Board (HMB): Ebenezer Adeniyan, the Governor’s spokesman gave the composition in a statement as follows: 1. Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti – Chairman 2. Dr. O.N Akeredolu – Full-time member […]
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Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) , Osun State Chapter on Friday staged a peaceful protest to demand the unconditional release of their colleague Dr Ganiyat Popoola, who was reportedly abducted last year on December 27th, 2023, at her residence in Kaduna Dr. Popoola was kidnapped alongside her husband and nephew. Her husband was released after […]
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday said the nation had recorded a total of 39 confirmed cases of mpox and zero deaths across 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory, and the Federal Capital Territory, from the beginning of 2024. The Director General of the NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris, who disclosed […]
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Coconut water Green coconut water, the clear liquid inside young coconuts, is often celebrated for its hydrating properties and nutrient content. Still, its potential effects on depressive-like behaviour are less commonly discussed. In a new study, researchers confirmed green coconut water as a potential natural therapeutic remedy to help reduce oxidative stress. This factor has […]
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Prof Bernice Adegbehingbe, head of the department of ophthalmology and head of glaucoma services at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State, in this interview with Sade Oguntola, declares that evidence abounds that bitter kola extract eye drops work in the treatment of some forms of glaucoma. How did you come about […]
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration to address the challenges facing Nigeria’s health human resources. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, disclosed this on his X handle on Monday. He said the policy is more than just a response to the ongoing exodus of […]
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