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Why Nigerians should take exercise seriously – Obanikoro, Health experts
The Representative of Eti-Osa Federal Constituency of the National Assembly, Mr. Ibrahim Obanikoro, together with other health conscious individuals, weekend urged Nigerians to take responsibility for their health by getting
FG begins emergency ambulance service Friday
The Federal Government will begin the pilot phase of the emergency ambulance services on Friday in Abuja to facilitate access to first aid and healthcare in life-threatening situations. The Chairman,
Diabetes in Nigeria projected to rise to 8m by 2045 – Report
The number of people living with diabetes is expected to grow over 100 per cent in Africa with the prevalence of the disease in Nigeria projected to rise to eight
Don’t give babies, toddlers cough or cold syrup, Edo Health Ministry advises public
As NAFDAC confirms y of four medicines linked with death of 66 children Following a global alert over four cough syrups reportedly linked with the death of 66 children in
Will pain on my wrists last forever?
Prof. Useh: Yes … but lifestyle modifications, physiotherapy could help Dear Prof, I hope this email meets you well. I am a 28-year old female entrepreneur with pains in my
Benue records over 2000 new cases of measles, new variant of polio
No fewer than 2,248 new cases of measles have been discovered in Benue State in the past eight months. Also, a new variant of polio has been discovered in the
Edo moves to domesticate National Health Act
In line with Governor Godwin Obaseki’s pledge to domesticate the National Health Act (NHAct) in his efforts to improve health care delivery in Edo State, the State Ministry of Health,
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
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
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.