Posts From Juliet Umeh

Osibajo’s decision to have done surgery in Nigeria restores confidence in healthcare system – Emefiele says

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has said that the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osibajo’s decision to have his surgery done in Nigeria has

COVID-19: Virus still much around – Foundation 

Calls for increased awareness by media practitioners towards uptake of vaccine Plateau records 10,279 confirmed cases, 75 deaths Media practitioners have been challenged to use their various platforms to encourage

Osinbajo expresses gratitude to Nigerians, hospital, over successful surgery

The Vice-President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday, expressed gratitude to Nigerians and all others who had sympathised with him over his recent successful thigh surgery. Osinbajo underwent a

ABMH performs 6 kidney transplants in 7 months

Chief Medical Director, Afe Babalola Multi-system Hospital, (ABMH) Ado –Ekiti, Dr. Kolawole Ogundipe, says  the hospital has made significant breakthroughs  in kidney transplantation and the general management of renal disease,

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Cholera outbreak imminent as waste takes over Lagos markets, roads – NHO investigation reveals

We are already having diarrhoea, chest pain – Traders at popular Martins street cry out  As Nigeria fights COVID-19 pandemic with the rest of the world, there’s palpable fear that

Borno confirms outbreak of monkey pox in Maiduguri

The Director of Public Health, Borno State Ministry of Health, Dr. Lawi Mshelia has confirmed the outbreak of Monkeypox in the state.  In an interview with journalists in Maiduguri on

NMA lauds Osinbajo’s confidence in Nigerian healthcare

The Nigerian Medical Association has praised the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo for his confidence in the Nigerian healthcare system as he undergoes successful surgical procedure in the country. The President

Lagos seals 19 medicine outlets for non-compliance to regulatory standards 

Lagos State Government through its Taskforce on Counterfeit, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods has shut down 19 medicine outlets around Igando-Ikotun in Alimosho Local Government area of the State

Over 1.2m Nigerians from 40 are blind –  Optometric Association

Says 2.7m adults with moderate visual impairment Seeks proper implementation of Nat’l Eye Health Policy The National Optometric Association, NOA, has said that over 1.2 million people from 40 years

Breast cancer: Why women should self-examine their breasts regularly

… Expert says men can also get it In order to detect breast cancer before it becomes a big challenge, a medical expert has urged women to constantly examine their

NIMR’s Prof. Stella Smith emerges President, African Helicobacter and Microbiota study Group

… as H. Pylori receives focus A Director at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, NIMR, Prof. Stella Smith has been appointed the founding President of the African Helicobacter and Microbiota

Nigeria reports 62 confirmed cases of Monkeypox in 2022 – NCDC says 

…204 suspected cases also reported The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has disclosed that between January 2022 till date that the country has witnessed about 204 cases suspected Monkeypox,

NHEA 2022: How collaborations, understanding can spur quality health delivery  – Dr Ehanire 

Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire has called for collaborations understanding among players in the healthcare sector to be able to achieve quality healthcare delivery in Nigeria. Speaking at the

Lagos moves to raise awareness on HIV anti- stigma law

…as LSACA sensitizes journalists In a bid to raise awareness on the state’s HIV anti-stigma law, the  Lagos State AIDS Control Agency, (LSACA) has  embarked on a campaign to inform

Lagos unveils state of  art floating clinic boat

* To provide medical outreach services on waterways   As part of its efforts to increase access to prompt and efficient health care services on waterways and riverine communities, Lagos

Over 70% of Nigerians with Hypertension unaware of it – Chairman NHF

Says HBP is major heart disease affecting 38% of adult Nigerian The Chairman of the Nigerian Heart Foundation, Prof. Basden Onwubere, has raised alarm over the low level of awareness

UNAIDS partners ABCHealth to end HIV/AIDS epidemic in Nigeria  

To ensure an end to HIV/AIDS epidemic in Nigeria, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, UNAIDS, and a corporate group, the African Business Coalition for Health, ABCHealth, Thursday, signed

Lagos to deploy new tool to combat malaria

  partners firm to implement rollback malaria strategies Lagos State Government has pledged to scale up innovation and deploy new tools to combat Malaria, just as it restated its commitment

Mental Health: 1 in 4 Lagosians struggles with clinically diagnosable mood disorders – Sanwo-Olu

State to create strong network of operations with private sector to curb menace The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, decried the growing scourge of poor mental health

UBTH, Heineken African Foundation partner to improve  neo-natal care

Commission N42m hi-tech equipment for Special Care Baby Unit Advanced neonatal care equipment worth N42 million have been handed over to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) by the

Lagos commences prosecution of COVID-19 guidelines defaulters

Concerned with the dramatic rise in COVID-19 positive cases seen in the evolving fourth wave, the Lagos State Government has commenced prosecution of inbound international passengers who fail to submit

54gene unveils diagnostic hub, 7RiverLabs, to boost patient health outcomes   

Health Technology Company, 54gene, has launched 7RiverLabs, a diagnostic hub fitted with state-of-the-art technology, to offer healthcare providers and patients access to advanced molecular diagnostics. Launching the hub in Lagos

LASG shuts Vedic hospital for employing unlicensed expatriates

 To introduce policy to regulate foreign-based doctors The Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency, HEFAMAA, has shut down Vedic Lifecare Hospital, for engaging unlicensed expatriates even as it disclosed that

Ikoyi collapsed building: Lagos to foot bill of rescued victims

9 rescued, 3 discharged  Lagos State Government has promised to take full responsibility for the treatment and medical bills of rescued victims of the Ikoyi building collapse. Deputy Governor of

Lagos launches  mass vaccination campaign against COVID-19  

Partners private sector to vaccinate 4 million Lagosians before Christmas Establishes Mass Vaccination Sites Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has launched a State-wide Mass Vaccination Campaign against the