Favour Ozioma Ogbodo A renowned dental expert, Dr. Emeka Kenneth Okobi has called for collective effort from healthcare providers, policymakers, and the community to provide better dental care to the elderly in Nigeria. According to him, this will enable them to have a dignified and healthy aging process. In an article made available to African…
Dr. Emeka Isika Kenneth Ensuring comprehensive dental care for the elderly is imperative due to its far-reaching implications on both individual and societal levels. Beyond the direct link between oral health and overall well-being, the functional aspects of dental health are paramount for the elderly population. Tooth loss, oral pain, and compromised chewing efficiency can…
Gom Mirian The Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa, has revealed that out of the 1.9 million People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLHIV), only 1.6 million are receiving treatment. This data reflects the significant progress made in combating the epidemic but also sheds light on the challenges that lie ahead. Speaking on the theme,…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched an awareness campaign in Yobe State to caution the public against the harmful use of calcium carbide for fruit ripening and Azo dye for thickening and colouring palm oil. The state’s NAFDAC coordinator, Lawan Dadingelma, made this known on Friday…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje The director of Advocacy, Campaigns, Media and Communication for Save the Children International (SCI), Nigeria, Amanuel Teferi Mamo, has declared climate crisis as the biggest challenge of the contemporary world and a grave threat to children and their rights. He, therefore, called on stakeholders to take urgent action on climate change before…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The executive secretary of Borno State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (BOSACA), Falmata Alhaji-Bukar, has said at least 18,059 people, including 795 children are receiving treatment for HIV/AIDS in the state. She added that there is a need for public enlightenment to sensitise residents of how to protect themselves from getting infected…
Favour Ozioma Ogbodo The World Health Organisation (WHO) has applauded the resilience, dedication and innovative spirit exemplified by community leaders and organisations in response to HIV/AIDS. This was contained in a message to celebrate the World AIDS day, which is marked on 1st December annually. It noted that community-led services help people fight the stigma…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje Fighting between Israel and Hamas has resumed as Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu alleged it “violated” the truce. Netanyahu made this known In a live video on Friday. The live video showed heavy cloud of grey smoke rolling over northern Gaza, and apparent sounds of automatic weapons fire and explosions within the…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The World Health Organisation (WHO) has attributed the increase in the number of malaria cases to climate change. This was contained in its annual malaria report released on Thursday. The report noted that there was a surge in malaria cases globally in 2022, with 249 million cases recorded. This is a significant increase…
Gom Mirian The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd), has issued a stern warning against internal sabotage in the renewed war against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the country. Brig. Gen. Marwa gave this warning during the passing out ceremony…
