[ad_1] GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), a British pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, has announced its plan to exit Nigeria after 51 years of operation in Nigeria. However, GSK Nigeria, in a statement by its secretary, Fredrick Ichekwai, said the exit would be in the coming months. The statement was sent to the Nigeria Exchange Limited (NGX). The company…
[ad_1] May Edochie has reportedly filed for divorce from Yul Edochie, her husband. Yul and May tied the knot in 2004. But in April 2022, Yul unveiled Judy Austin as his second wife while announcing their first child together — to the displeasure of May, his first wife. On Tuesday, DPA Family Clinic, a law firm, revealed…
[ad_1] Research has showed that over 70 per cent of women below 50 years are at risk of developing fibroid, a non-cancerous growth in the uterus that can develop during a woman’s childbearing age. While some may not have symptoms, majority of women with the condition are dealing with symptoms like heavy bleeding, painful…
[ad_1] A panel session entitled ‘Cooperation in the Protection of Children’s Rights: Areas of Development and Forms of Interaction’ has been held as part of the business programme of the just ended Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum. It was held under the ‘The Humanitarian and Social Sphere: Working Together for a New Quality of Life’…
[ad_1] Worried by the rising cancer burden in the country, the Federal Capital Territory Administration recently entered an agreement with a network of health organisations, to broaden the cancer care landscape in the FCT. This is as the Federal Government through the Ministry of Health and FCTA, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Clinton…
[ad_1] Mental illnesses and the labels that go with these illnesses are often associated with stigma, which in turn influences health-seeking behaviour and adherence to treatment. PHOTO: Ryan Melaugh/Flickr Comment & Analysis 3rd August 2023 | Nthusang Lefafa Before being diagnosed with bipolar disorder Type 1, Sifiso Mkhasibe says he was often labelled as the…
[ad_1] As part of the Second Russia–Africa Summit and Economic and Humanitarian Forum, Anna Popova, Head of Rospotrebnadzor, held a panel session entitled ‘From Aid to Partnership: Working Together to Fight Epidemics’. The following participants joined the discussion: Jane Ruth Aceng, Minister of Health of the Republic of Uganda; Sylvie Nzeyimana, Minister of Public Health…
[ad_1] Gambo Aliyu, the director general of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), says state governments should begin to show some independence in HIV response. Aliyu spoke on Wednesday at the NACA/state agencies for the control of AIDS (SACA) national alignment programme and sustainability meeting in Abuja. “The new government provides us…
[ad_1] The joint task force of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) says it has uncovered three reservoirs used for storing “illegally refined fuel” in Bayelsa. Speaking with reporters, John Siyanbade, OPDS commander, who was represented by Olusegun Ferreira, a naval officer, said the reservoirs were found in a building along Tamara street in Biogbolo area of…
[ad_1] A health advocate Ms Wilhemina Minnow has called on government to support the fight against period poverty by wavering taxes on menstrual products. This she said would make such products affordable and make them more accessible to girls especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds .“Addressing menstrual poverty through improved access to menstrual products, proper hygiene…
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