By Juliet Jacob Ochenje The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday published the new edition of the Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc). These are important new medicines for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, cancer, infectious diseases, and cardiovascular conditions, among others. The updated Model Lists aim to facilitate…
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a birth defect that causes a hole in the wall between the heart’s upper chambers (atria). 84 in every 100, 000 babies are born with this defect, yet not much attention is being given to it in Nigeria. Africa Health Report’s Gom Mirian sat down with Professor Karma Tayo Adeleke,…
[ad_1] The Association of Resident Doctors, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (ARD-UITH), on Wednesday, joined their counterparts nationwide by declaring an indefinite strike. Mubarak Ijaiya, the president of the ARD-UITH branch, who confirmed this to journalists in Ilorin, explained that the action was in compliance with instructions from the national secretariat of the association. According…
[ad_1] Patient with diphtheria [Photo Credit; Science Nigeria] The Bauchi State government has confirmed the outbreak of diphtheria in three local government areas. Rilwanu Muhammad, the executive chairman of Bauchi State Primary Health Care Agency, confirmed the outbreak in an interaction with journalists in Bauchi. He said three cases were positive out of fifty-eight samples…
[ad_1] By Oluoma Omeje (Lead Writer) ‘We strongly affirm our commitment to the fundamental right of every human being to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health without distinction of any kind. Convening on the fortieth anniversary of the Declaration of Alma-Ata, we reaffirm our commitment to all its values and principles, in…
[ad_1] Climate change is the long-term shift in temperature and weather patterns caused by natural processes and human activities such as deforestation and the burning of fossil fuels. One of the most significant drivers of climate change is carbon emissions – the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere….
[ad_1] Foods that keep your kidneys healthy If you have kidney disease, you may need to follow a special diet. It’s usually one that is low in sodium, phosphorus, and potassium. This may not heal your kidneys, but it can help make them healthier. Diabetes and high blood pressure are common risk factors for kidney…
[ad_1] An association of women with auditory impairment, has urged the Taraba state government to fashion out more inclusive and accessible healthcare policies. The group asked people in authority to also ensure adequate implementation of health plans. The call was made in the course of an advocacy visit to the state ministry of women affairs…
[ad_1] A policy brief on the inclusion of small fish in the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) and nutrition education materials was launched in Accra yesterday. The initiative forms part of efforts to ensure school children had access to proper nutrition which is crucial in their growth, development, academic performance and overall growth. It was…
[ad_1] New Delhi — India’s pharmaceutical exports this fiscal year are set to grow nearly twice as fast as last year to hit sales of $27bn, driven by strong US buying, a government-backed trade body told Reuters, despite deaths linked to Indian-made cough syrups. The robust forecast comes against the backdrop of earlier concerns from…
