Here are the top 10 stories published on Nigerian Health Report in thw past week, July 31 – August 6, 2023: 1. FG’s Monthly $1 per Nigerian Grossly Inadequate as Malaria, Typhoid Drugs Prices Soar- Read here 2. Prof. Pate, Dr. Edun, El-Rufai, others nominated as Senate Receives Ministerial List From Tinubu- Read here 3….
Gom Mirian Infertility may contribute to an increased likelihood of experiencing menopausal symptoms later in life, medical experts have revealed. This is according to a recent study conducted by The Menopause Society’s journal, titled: ‘Exploring the relationship between the history of infertility and the experience of menopausal symptoms.’ It found that women who struggled with…
Gom Mirian Akwa Ibom State has the highest percentage of children without a father or mother at 15.3 per cent, closely followed by Ebonyi State with 15.1 per cent, and Rivers State with 14 per cent. This is according to 2021 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) report released on Saturday by Statisense. The research was…
Rising inflation in Nigeria, which has worsened with foreign exchange policies and fuel subsidy removal, has deepened the gulf between middle and low income Nigerians as prices for essential and prescription drugs rise beyond the reach of the common man, Jumoke Olasunkanmi, writes. The pharmaceutical industry is not shielded from the harsh economy as prices…
Hadiza Ibrahim Proper and exclusive breastfeeding, especially during the first six months of a baby’s life, can help prevent malnutrition in children, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Health District II, Dr. Dayo Lajide, has said. Dr. Lajide, who superintends over primary health facilities in Shomolu, Kosofe and Ikorodu Local Government Areas (LGAs), made…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has said it will embark on peaceful nationwide protests starting Wednesday, August 9. It said it will picket the Federal Ministry of Health, Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, as well as all federal and state tertiary health institutions nationwide, with…
Gom Mirian A female pharmacist, Helen Ikwebe Ori, has been arrested and charged to court for allegedly selling cocaine to unsuspecting buyers in Lagos State, according to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). According to reports, Ori, who worked for a popular pharmacy in Lagos, sold cocaine to customers under the guise of analgesic…
In today’s Nigeria, more youths; male and female alike, are indulging in and getting bolder with body piercing. More people are now expressing themselves in the act to make statements from fashion to social, or as a sign of rebellion. Hadiza Ibrahim spoke with ‘The Melanated Goth’, a professional piercer, on complications that may arise…
Gom Mirian Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has given approval for the implementation of the new retirement age and length of service for all categories of teachers within the state. This decision, which was made public on Friday in a statement by the state’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, means that the retirement age…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has provided access to clean water supply to more than 73,000 people in Rural Communities in Kebbi and Sokoto States. Speaking on the successful completion of the i-WASH activity recently in Abuja, USAID/Nigeria WASH Team Lead, Latif-ur Rahman, said: “Through our partnership with Green…
