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Physio Centres of Africa named ‘Private Physiotherapy Provider of the Year’
Physio Centers of Africa (PCA), a Lagos headquartered physiotherapy, rehab and home care business, has been rated as the “Private Physiotherapy Provider of the Year” by the Lagos Physiotherapists (LP). The award which was announced at the
Millions of Nigerians at risk of heatwave
A new report on climate change and its effects on humans says millions of Nigerians are at risk of heatwave. Nigeria has in recent times been experiencing extreme heat, with
Lagos begins campaign against schistosomiasis today
Lagos State Government will soon embark on medical intervention campaign against Schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease in the state. The disease is said to be endemic in seven local government
Sanofi signs pact with May & Baker for local drug production
NAFDAC, PSN, NIROPHARM, PMG-MAN, others applaud The National Agency for Food & Drug Administration & Control (NAFDAC) has expressed strong support for the efforts by Sanofi, a multinational healthcare company,
Edo governor commissions private hi-tech medical facility in Benin
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki recently declared open the Benin Medical Care (BMC), a private ultra-modern Medical facility in the state capital, describing the 60-bed hospital as “a visionary
Handle antibiotics with care, Microbiologist cautions amid widespread abuse
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate the World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2019 (WAAW) this week, renowned Clinical Microbiologist, Prof. Oyinkan Oduyebo of the College of Medicine,
UNODC launches new Nigeria Handbook on counter-terrorism investigations
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), working in conjunction with the European Union and the Nigeria Police Force on Friday, November 15, launched a new Handbook on
World Diabetes Day: DICOMAG lists risk factors to avoid
urges families to embrace healthy lifestyle As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the 2019 World Diabetes Day (WDD) on November 14, a non-governmental organization, Diabetes Control
Gastroenteritis: Lagos confirms 11 deaths
400 cases reported, 370 treated and discharged Health Commissioner says situation under control The Lagos State Government has confirmed the death of 11 people from the recent outbreak of Gastroenteritis in
UNODC, ECOWAS. EU release report on illicit drug trafficking, drug abuse
ABUJA – The WENDU Report, the first-ever regional report on illicit drug trafficking and drug abuse in West Africa, covering the period of 2014 to 2017, has been published. The Report
Sanofi steps up campaign against thrombosis
In an unprecedented move to combat the growing incidence of death due to venous thromboembolism (VTE) in Nigeria, multinational pharmaceutical company, Sanofi, on Wednesday October 23, organized a scientific conference aimed at
Delta, Sanofi, partner on diabetes, hypertension management
To help address the growing incidence of diabetes and hypertension in Nigeria, the Delta State Government and multinational pharmaceutical company, Sanofi Aventis yesterday (October 22) signed an agreement to ensure
Alleged fake medical doctor docked by ICPC
The ongoing trial of Mr. Martins Ugwu, for an alleged impersonation of a medical doctor has been stalled by his absence in court. Mr. Ugwu, who is being prosecuted by
Delta, Sanofi, partner on diabetes, hypertension management
To help address the growing incidence of diabetes and hypertension in Nigeria, the Delta State Government and multinational pharmaceutical company, Sanofi Aventis yesterday (October 22) signed an agreement to ensure
International Day of the Girl Child: Girls, civil rights groups speak out
There is national confusion about reproductive health, rights of females in Nigeria, and we bear the brunt, they say There is so much gender-based violence, stigmatization, and stereotyping against girls,
Johnson & Johnson recalls baby powder as asbestos trace is discovered in one bottle
World’s largest healthcare company, Johnson & Johnson on Friday, (October 18) recalled a single batch of its baby powder as a precaution after government testing found trace amounts of asbestos
World Food Day: Dietitian association advocates sensitization of food vendors
The Association of Nigerian Dietitian, and its Lagos State chapter have called on governments at all levels to sensitise food vendors on how to handle, prepare and store foods to
Monkeypox: Lagos alerts residents
Calls for precautionary measures Lagos State Government has again urged citizens to ensure and maintain adequate personal and environmental hygiene at all times as part of precautionary measures to prevent
Engaging airlines and travel agents in preventing human trafficking
When she was offered a ticket to Oman to start work as a house help, 28 years old Nigerian woman Adaora already pictured a bright future abroad. But once in
Experts link high death rate of sudden death among Nigerians to thrombosis
as 2019 World Thrombosis Day is marked globally Nigeria joins the rest of the world today to mark the 2019 World Thrombosis Day amid startling revelation revelation that many cases of
Global maritime security: Gulf of Guinea States set to tackle trafficking, piracy, other crisis
With a growing number of incidents of piracy, the epicentre of global piracy has gradually shifted into the Gulf of Guinea, adding further to the multi-dimensional security threats faced by
2 Americans, British scientists win 2019 Nobel prize for medicine
Two Americans and a British scientist have been named winners of the 2019 Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine for discovering how the body’s cells sense and react to oxygen
To achieve SDGs, Nigeria must give adolescent girls access to health, SFH says
Nigeria will move closer to achieving major targets of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by assuring adolescent girls access to health and critical social services, the Society for Family Health
Aspirin may halve air pollution harms
A new study has revealed evidence that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin may lessen the adverse effects of air pollution exposure on lung function. This findings were published in