Kano State, one of Nigeria’s most populous state, has been grappling with significant obstacles in its efforts to eradicate polio. Misinformation, cultural beliefs, and religious interpretations have all contributed to the state’s ongoing struggle to administer polio vaccinations to its vast population. These factors have hindered the progress of immunization campaigns, creating a complex and…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Nigeria’s polio eradication efforts got a boost yesterday as Consultant Virologist, Prof. Oyewale Tomori, urged the government to ensure the provision of necessary materials and a conducive environment to eradicate the disease. Tomori, also the Chairman of Biovaccines Nig Ltd., made this call in an interview with newsmen in commemoration of…
Juliet Jacob delves into the ongoing NAFDAC strike, analyzing the workers’ grievances, management’s response, and the far-reaching implications for Nigerian businesses and public health, amid fears of compromised food and drug safety and economic instability. NAFDAC Activities Paralyzed The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) was paralyzed by an indefinite…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State government has launched a week-long free health screening exercise to tackle the rising prevalence of hypertension and diabetes among its residents. According to Professor Akin Abayomi, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, a staggering 30% of the state’s residents suffer from hypertension, with 70% unaware of their condition….
A new study from the University of Virginia has found that intense exercise significantly suppress appetite, especially among women. The study, published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society, examined how exercise intensity affects ghrelin, a hormone responsible for regulating hunger. “Ghrelin is released from the stomach and crosses the blood-brain barrier, interacting with the…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government has secured a five-year grant worth $67 million from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to improve water infrastructure across the state. This grant will be channelled through the Lagos Urban Water Sanitation and Hygiene (LUWASH) program, which aims to scale up the capacity for…
At least two individuals have died and 18 others have been hospitalised due to a cholera outbreak in the Kwalmiya community, Kanam District of Plateau State. The state commissioner for health, Dr. Cletus Shurkuk, confirmed the situation on Saturday, emphasising the need for urgent public health measures. “This week, we woke up to reports of…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A devastating diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria has resulted in the loss of at least 1,191 lives over the past 17 months, according to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). Since May 2023, the country has reported 38,000 suspected cases, with 23,000 confirmed cases. This bacterial infection affects the…
The Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes, and Associated Institutions (SSAUTHRIAI) has initiated a seven-day nationwide warning strike as of midnight, October 25, 2024. This decision was announced by Kabiru Minjibir, National President of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), during a press briefing following an expanded National Executive Council meeting in…
A surge in kidney disease cases has ravaged several communities in Jigawa State, claiming countless lives and leaving families devastated. The development is compounding the health crisis in the rural communities. During a visit to Mezan community in Kafin Hausa Town Local Government Area it was gathered that about 13 people have recently died of…
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