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My father shakes, will he ever improve?

Prof. Useh says it’s Parkinson Disease symptoms, he will improve so, seek help Dear Prof, I am writing this on behalf of my father, a 68-year-old retired policeman who lives

Poor hygiene: Over 3.5m children suffer from diarrheal diseases annually – Minister 

The Minister for Environment, Engr. Mohammed Abdullahi, today said that an estimated 3.5 million children under 5 years old in developing countries, including Nigeria, suffer from preventable diarrheal diseases annually. 

4 northern states yet to sign, adopt the Child Rights Act – UNICEF

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) says four northern states, Kano, Adamawa, Bauchi and Gombe are the only ones left, out of the 36 states of the federation, that are

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PSN worries over rate of members leaving Nigeria 

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, (PSN), has expressed worry over the rate its members are leaving the country for greener pastures. Chairman of the association, Osun State chapter, Prof Moses

Patients have right to know their drugs,  seek clarification when necessary – Experts  

In order to avoid risk of having adverse drug reactions capable of prolonging the treatment period in the health facilities in Nigeria, experts have advocated the empowerment of patients to

PCN seals 343 pharmacies, patents medicine shops in Ogun

The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed up no fewer than 342 pharmacies, as well as Patient Medicine Shops (PMS), in the last one week in Ogun State for

UNICEF partners Nigeria to commence digitised birth registration from October

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria says plans are underway to digitise birth registration across the country, with Kano State taking the

How bureaucratic bottleneck frustrates Nigerian  researchers – Afe Babalola 

Founder of Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti, ABUAD, Aare Afe Babalola, SAN has expressed concern over the delay often experienced  during the process for clinical test and approval of locally made

‘Twisted face’ after long journey: Prof. Useh says it’s Bell’s palsy

 Dear Prof, I am a 49-year-old man from Warri, Delta State of Nigeria. I woke up two months ago (after a long trip from Lagos) with pain on the right

Lagos screens, offers primary ear care to over 1000 pupils

Provides Pupils with Hearing Aids As part of efforts to reduce hearing impairment amongst school children, particularly pupils with educationally significant hearing loss, the Lagos State Government in collaboration with

Edo partners JHPIEGO, USAID to train frontline health workers  

                                                           

 COVID-19: Catholic church to resume handshakes during mass 30-month after

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), has directed the resumption of handshakes popularly known as ‘Kiss of Peace’ during the celebration of mass after suspending the Eucharistic practice 30

World Patients Safety Day: Pharmacist counsels on need to adhere to prescribed medications

Identifies unsafe medication practice as cause of avoidable harm in health care system Health minister also warns against self medication As the World Patients Safety Day 2022 was marked globally

Edo State unveils new campaign for COVID-19 vaccination

Edo State government has launched a new campaign plan to boost immunity against COVID-19 in the state. Launching the campaign tagged “Scales 3.0 Strategy for accelerating COVID-19 Vaccination,”  at Ugbor

Prof, I’ve lost control of my bladder since I had two sets of twins, please help!

Prof Useh answers: You are not alone, many women with multiple pregnancies, multiple vaginal deliveries during childbirth etc. suffer from vagina prolapse. You will be ok when you see a

Why FG commits huge resources to health sector – Ehanire  

The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, today, explained why the President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government is committing huge resources to the health sector in the country. He said

MTN donates 604,800 Johnson & Johnson vaccines to Nigeria

As part of its contributions in controlling the spread of infectious disease in Nigeria, the telecommunications services provider, MTN, on Wednesday, donated 604,800 Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines to Nigeria.

Adopt hand-washing habit, Water Resources Minister urges Nigerians The Minister of Water Resources, Engr Suleiman Adamu, Thursday challenged Nigerians to make hand washing a habit to protect their health and

Will physiotherapy help my painful knee, long distance driver asks

Prof Useh answers: Yes, physiotherapy will provide treatments you need and is affordable In your trips, observe rule of regular breaks. Stop every two hours to allow your knees to

Zulum orders instant renovation of doctors’ quarters, employment of 30 healthcare personnel at Borno’s Bama hospital  

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has ordered the immediate rehabilitation of unoccupied and deteriorated bungalows meant for medical doctors at the General Hospital in Bama. The Governor reportedly gave

NMA kicks against FG-sponsored bill on establishment of traditional medicine board

Faults non immortalization of Stella Adadevoh, 8 yrs after The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has decried the action of the federal government in sponsoring a bill on the Establishment of

Taraba vaccinates over 70,000 for Rotavirus, other child killer diseases

A total of 77,791 children in Bali local government area of Taraba State have received vaccinations for Rotavirus and other child killer diseases in three days. This excludes the number

FG takes campaigns against open defecation to Bakassi IDPs Camp

The Federal Government has taken up the campaign on the use of clean toilets to the Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs Camp in Bakassi, Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River.

One newborn dies from neonatal tetanus every 15 mins – UNICEF

Nigeria among top countries with more cases The United Nations Children Fund, UNICEF, says available data has indicated that one newborn dies from neonatal tetanus every 15 minutes.  It also

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Why you must pay attention to your arteries – Consultant Cardiologist

A Consultant Cardiologist, Dr. Eugene Nwosu has urged Nigerians to pay attention to their arteries (the muscular blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body),. stating

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