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Posts From Sam EFERARO
Malaria death declines – WHO/UNICEF report
Malaria death rates have plunged by 60% since 2000, translating into 6.2 million lives saved, the vast majority of them children, according to a joint WHO-UNICEF report released Thursday. The
Eating imported chicken suicidal – Iwu
Renowned Professor of Pharmacognosy, Prof. Mauice Iwu has described the consumption of imported chicken by Nigerians as “suicidal” because of the chemical used in preserving them which, he says, could
Good News: Cure for sickle cell confirmed!
• American doctors cure 12 adults • 87% success rate reported in phase 1/11 clinical trial Physicians at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System have cured 12
Fruit and vegetables may protect your mind
… prevent depression, new study reveals Eating a Mediterranean diet or other healthy dietary pattern, comprising of fruit, vegetables, legumes, and nuts and low in processed meats, is associated with
Poor diet, hypertension now leading risk factors for early death
A new study on global burden of disease has revealed that poor diet and high blood pressure are now the leading cause of early death worldwide. According to the results
Deadly heart conditions to watch
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) claim about 17.3 million lives worldwide each year and the number is rising. It is expected that by 2030, about
Facts you should know about Emergency Contraceptives
Emergency contraception refers to back-up methods for contraceptive emergencies which women can use within the first few days after unprotected intercourse to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. Emergency contraceptives are not
Why doctors’ strike persists – NMA President
The President of the Nigerian Medical Association, Dr. Kayode Obembe says incessant strikes by Nigerian doctors have persisted because government is still not fulfilling its promises to them. Speaking on
Cancer in Nigeria: Mrs K.C’s story
… story of misdiagnosis, mis- treatment, late reporting, lack of vital management facilities and Ignorance The story was told by Dr. Rose Anorlu of the Oncology and Pathological Studies Unit,
cicirculating vaccine-derived poliovirus confirmed in Ukraine
…emergency outbreak response planned Two cases of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 1 (cVDPV1) have been confirmed in Ukraine, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) has reported. The genetic similarity between
Again, WHO declares Liberia Ebola-free
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced, for the second time around, that Liberia is now free of the Ebola virus. A statement issued by the world body on Thursday
Roche unveils Nigeria’s Premier Health Journalists Academy
Multinational Swiss pharmaceutical company, Roche Products Limited, Thursday launched Nigeria’s foremost Health Journalists Academy, which is aimed at enriching health reportage and coverage in the country by sharpening the skills
India eliminates maternal, neonatal tetanus
India has achieved a momentous public health feat – the elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus. Maternal and neonatal tetanus is reduced to less than one case per 1 000
And the woman died
• 7 children at 38 and pregnant with no 8 • Body too weak for the rigor of another baby • Shunned antenatal care • Could have prevented more pregnancies
Why you should be well informed about your medications
… PSN President advises Nigerians on right approach to drug use Your doctor has just diagnosed an ailment which has for some time, become a source of worry to you.
US government to build $5 million pharmaceutical warehouse in Lagos
The Federal Ministry of Health Thursday performed the “ground breaking” for the construction of a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical grade warehouse to be built in Lagos by the US government through the
UN Scribe ends visit to Nigeria
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, rounded off his visit to Nigeria on Tuesday night with a dinner hosted in his honour by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Wealthy Nigerians should assist in reducing cancer spread – UCH CMD
Prof. Alonge The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Professor Temitope Alonge, yesterday appealed to wealthy Nigerians including politicians to assist in the current efforts
Ban Ki-moon commends Nigeria on polio
Ban Ki-moon immunises a baby against polio at a primary health care centre in Garki, Abuja The UN Secretary General Mr. Ban Ki-moon yesterday commended Nigeria for her efforts in
Ban Ki-moon honours fallen UN staff
Visiting UN Secretary General Mr. Ban Ki-moon this morning laid a wreath at the UN House in Abuja to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the deadly attack on UN staff
Ghanaian doctors suspend strike
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has announced the suspension of the 3-week strike by doctors in the country over working conditions. The strike which was suspended on Friday had paralysed
Journalists win malaria reporting award
… cart away cash prizes from ‘Malaria No More’ Four Nigerian journalists from the print and electronic media have been rewarded for their outstanding contribution towards the fight against malaria
Malaria Award for journalists
Winners of Nigeria’s maiden Malaria Award for Journalism organised by ‘Malaria No More’, a non-governmental organisation, in partnership with ExxonMobil. L-R (above): Nengi Finecountry, AIT Rivers State (TV category), Appolonia
Roche inaugurates health journalist academy in Nigeria
Multinational Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche has inaugurated the Health Journalists Academy, the first ever academy in Nigeria, aimed at training health reporters selected from both the print and electronic media.
GSK, PSN introduce online training for pharmacists
Multinational pharmaceutical giant, GlaxoSmithKline, (GSK) has partnered the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) to introduce an innovative online training program for pharmacists in the country. The programme, tagged Scientific Course