Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi has said that his attention was drawn to some misleading reports on some social media platforms about the outbreak of gastroenteritis that was experienced in the state in the past weeks. The Lagos State Government has therefore implored residents to disregard any news about the outbreak of Gastroenteritis disease that … Read more
Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed, Chairman, Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BSPHDA), said on Thursday that 29 people had died from an outbreak of yellow fever in the state. Mohammed made the disclosure while briefing newsmen on the outbreak of yellow fever in the state. “We discovered 224 suspected cases, and 29 were confirmed dead, with … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday appointed his wife, Tamunominini the chairman of the newly-inaugurated board of the Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS. Makinde said health is one of the pillars which his administration is resting on, and dealing with the scourge of HIV in the society is of utmost importance … Read more
After 5 years of Nigeria’s freedom from the deadly disease, members of the House of Representatives has warned that Nigeria may suffer another Ebola crisis if measures were not quickly put in place. The lawmakers said this while debating on two motions during Tuesday plenary, the first on the need to put adequate measures … Read more
Plans have been set by medical consultants at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH) to proceed on an indefinite industrial action on Tuesday over poor remuneration. The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria MDCAN, has consequently given the state governor, Chief Willie Obiano up to Tuesday to address the situation or face … Read more
The United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), administered by the Centres for Disease Control, Department of Defence, and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) are set to identify and provide treatment to at least 60,000 people living with HIV in Lagos State. The US Consul-General to Nigeria, Claire Pierangle, who made … Read more
The management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) Plc partnered with Arrive Alive and Labakcare Organisation, Arrive Alive Diagnostics and Imaging Services Ltd. and VFD Microfinance Bank on “Stay Alive” free healthcare check service for residents of Surulere community as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR. General Manager, Corporate Communications, Mr. Godwin Idemudia said … Read more
Chief Medical Director of Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Prof . Chris Bode , says no fewer than 100 patients are being treated daily at the hospital’ s cancer treatment centre. Bode made this known to newsmen on the sidelines of the 2019 LUTH Week organised by the hospital in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria … Read more
Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Health in Kebbi State, Hajiya Halima Boyi has disclosed that about hundred foreign doctors are slated to hold a free medical outreach in the state. Speaking at a press conference held yesterday , she said that the outreach is part of the state government ’s commitment towards promoting healthcare … Read more
A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Paschal Chigozie has decried the state of medical quacks and dilapidated facilities in Nigeria’s health institutions. The Lawmaker representing Ideato North/Idearo South Federal Constitiency of Imo State said that activities of medical quacks and poor facilities posed great challenges that needed serious oversight by members of the … Read more
The Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF) on Saturday trained Traditional medicine practitioners from 20 Local Government Areas of Sokoto State on the sustainable plant-based alternative to vulture use. The training is part of NCF project “Egyptian Vulture New-life Project,” to save vultures from total extinction. The Director-General of NCF, Dr Mukhtar Aminu-Kano, said the training was aimed … Read more
Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, has stressed the need for Nigeria to have ‘well-thought-out’ investments that would create jobs, promote sectoral integration and uplift the economic foundations of the country. Obasanjo, who was represented by his wife, Mrs Bola Obasanjo, said this at the commissioning of the 100-Bed capacity facility of Ace Medicare Clinics … Read more
The founder, Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel), Bishop David Oyedepo has apauded the founder of Ace Medicare Clinics Limited, Doctor Wole Kukoyi, for the Commissioning of 100-Bed Capacity Facility at Idiroko Road, Otta, Ogun State. In a letter signed by Bishop Oyedepo, he described the medical facility as “Awesome”, adding that, Kukoyi was not … Read more
The volunteer medical campaign by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to combat blindness and its causes said it diagnosed and treated 8,000 patients of eye-related free of charge in Ibadan. The Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Nigeria, Adnan Bostaji, disclosed on Friday in a statement he signed in Abuja.adding that the campaign also conducted 694 … Read more
Breast cancer patients have been given hope after scientists found an immune cell which may stop the disease returning. In a world-first discovery, researchers have spotted ‘gamma delta T cells’ in human breast tissue. They believe the cell, released by the immune system to fight tumours, may play an important role in wiping out breast … Read more
Nigerian cancer experts have expressed concern over the late presentation of patients living with cancer in Nigeria. According to them, early presentation, follow up treatment as well as getting the needed support will increase survival rates of persons living with cancer in the country. A Haematology Oncologist, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, Prof Edamisan … Read more
The Katsina State government yesterday announced plans to tackle yellow fever outbreak in the state, with 36 cases already reported in two LGAs of Danmusa and Kankara. The Permanent Secretary, State Ministry of Health, Dr. Kabir Mustapha, who made the above declaration at the flag-off ceremony of Yellow Fever Preventive Mass Vaccination Campaign held in … Read more
The World Health Organisation has said that, globally, women live longer than men; and that the difference in the male-female lifespan is particularly stark in high-income countries. This is contained in the WHO yearly analysis of global health statistics titled, World Health Statistics Overview 2019. The study also sheds light on men’s inbuilt “biological frailty” … Read more
There are natural ways to get rid of bad breath aside from mouthwash. Read ALso: Teacher Beats Pupil To A Pulp Bad breath, is an embarrassing health condition that affects approximately 30% of people around the world. For many people, grabbing a mint or a piece of gum is their go-to solution, as it quickly … Read more
Association of Resident Doctors, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), has on Friday embarked on an indefinite strike over nonpayment of outstanding salaries and allowances. Reports have it that the association was also demanding for the payment of outstanding arrears owed house officers, resident doctors, and residency training fees. Other issues, they are seeking interventions include … Read more