The bill, which has scaled first reading in the House, prohibits health workers from embarking on strike EKO HOT BLOG reports that president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba, has condemned the bill seeking to ban strike action in the health sector. Briefing newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja, he said the bill negated … Read more
The transplant was considered the last hope of saving Bennett’s life… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a man in the United States has become the first person in the world to get a heart transplant from a genetically-modified pig. David Bennett, 57, is doing well three days after the experimental seven-hour procedure in Baltimore, doctors … Read more
Lassa Fever case toll jumps to 92 as new deaths recorded in Bauchi and Ebonyi EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Tuesday revealed that the death toll for Lassa Fever in Nigeria from January 2021 has jumped to 92, with Bauchi and Ebonyi States recording new deaths. The … Read more
Garba Shehu has given fresh update after testing positive for COVID-19. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Shehu Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has recovered from COVID-19. Shehu made the announcement in a post on social … Read more
The below are seven amazing health benefits of farting. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there are health benefits of farting. Although farting in public or in the company of other people is considered an unacceptable social behaviour, it has quite a few surprising health benefits. Flatulence, passing gas or farting – no matter how you … Read more
According to the report, two persons died from Lassa fever on the 8th of December EKO HOT BLOG reports that a statistics by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) have revealed that 434 cases of Lassa fever have been recorded in Nigeria in 2021. According to NCDC’s recent Lassa Fever situation report, at least … Read more
By Kayode Shopekan Gales Club donates Hospital equipment to Lagos State General Hospital EKO HOT BLOG reports that a group of nurses who trained at the Lagos State General Hospital, class 1976 and 1979 (Set 9A), who refer to themselves as the Gales Club, have returned to their alma mata to perform corporate social responsibility … Read more
Scientists may have discovered why COVID-19 hits fat people harder Since the beginning of the pandemic, one of the most common denominators in deaths and severe Covid is obesity. 75% of Covid deaths to date (unvaxxed and vaxxed) in the United States are retirement age or older, with another 18% between the ages of 50 and 64-years-old. EKO … Read more
…the data indicates the variant is “efficiently transmitting, and probably more efficiently transmitting even than the Delta variant” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the World Health Organization (WHO) has said that early data indicates that the Omicron COVID-19 variant may more easily reinfect people who have already had the virus or been vaccinated than previous … Read more
Popular BBNaija star has tested positive for COVID-19 and narrated experience. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Maria Chike, has been tested positive for COVID-19. She revealed this in a statement via her Instagram page where she also appreciated her fans for showing concern about her well-being. Taking … Read more
With the festive season comes the partying and occasional heavy drinking that leads to endless hangovers here are 10 things that will cure your Hangover This Christmas Dr Carol Cooper explained that typical hangover symptoms are primarily due to dehydration, stomach irritation and low blood sugar levels. According to the World Health Organisation, Nigeria ranks … Read more
Here is how to know the signs one has diabetes and how to spot it in the eyes Dr. Shane Kannarr, said high blood sugar can actually affect someone’s eyes. Millions of people suffer from diabetes and the most common symptoms are thirst, tiredness, going to the loo more often and weight loss. EKO HOT … Read more
The United Kingdom has added Nigeria to its red list category as it tightens travel restrictions in an effort to limit the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron virus Nigeria now is second only to South Africa in terms of linked cases to Omicron EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Kingdom on Saturday added Nigeria … Read more
HIGH blood sugar is a common problem for people who are living with diabetes a condition that is different from hypoglycaemia which is when a person’s blood sugar level drops too low EKO HOT BLOG gathered that if you’re diabetic then it’s likely you’ll experience hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar) at some point and there are … Read more
Study shows that six cups of coffee and tea a day can cut dementia and stroke risk A new study suggests these beverages can play a significant role in lowering the risk EKO HOT BLOG reports that scientists have found that drinking a few cups of tea or coffee a day could significantly reduce the … Read more
A 2nd HIV patient has been naturally cured without medical intervention scientists say. A woman in Argentina has been declared cured of HIV without getting a stem-cell transplant. The first report of someone being naturally cured of HIV happened only last year. EKO HOT BLOG reports that scientists hey have found a second patient whose … Read more
Helium Health, a Nigerian and San Francisco-based health tech startup has acquired Meddy, a doctor booking platform with headquarters in Qatar. Helium Health CEO, Adegoke Olubusi, reacting to the acquisition described it as a great deal that transcended the borders of Africa and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), two regions who have seldom engaged in … Read more
Gates Warns Against Smallpox Terrorist Attacks in Bid to Prevent Pandemic He said that countries like the US and the UK must spend ‘tens of billions to fund the research. EKO HOT BLOG Bill Gates has urged nations to invest billions of dollars in research and development to avoid future pandemics and “bio-terrorism.” The millionaire … Read more
The Senate Committee on Health has tackled the federal government move to borrow $200 million for the procurement of mosquito nets. Ekohotblog reports that the Senate Committee on Health has tackled the federal government’s move to borrow $200 million for procurement of mosquito nets and malaria medicines. Members of the Senate Committee which comprises of … Read more
Breast cancer diagnosis is not supposed to be a death sentence, provided it is detected early by undergoing regular medical checks. Early detection is the key to the prevention of breast cancer; Mr Adamu Umar, the President of the Nigeria Cancer Society, has advised. Umar advised during the commemoration of ‘Breast Cancer Month’ organised by … Read more