[ad_1] The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has enjoined the Federal Ministry of Health to expedite action on the ‘one-for-one policy’ on the replacement of exited doctors and clinical staff to reduce the manpower shortage as a result of brain drain in the country. The association made the call in a communique signed by…
[ad_1] Anthony Ademiluyi Medical specialists in ear, nose and throat management have warned Nigerians against drug misuse, poor treatment of infections in pregnancy, as well as exposure to loud noise, noting that unknown to many people, they could lead to sudden hearing loss. According to the experts, certain medications when used inappropriately which often arise…
[ad_1] Olam Agri, a leading agribusiness, has promised to deliver one trillion servings of fortified food, such as wheat flour, edible oil, and rice in order to provide essential micronutrients to over 250million people each day by 2030. Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF), Ashish Pande, senior vice president, Olam Agri, said the organisation…
[ad_1] About 165million Nigerians, representing 84 per cent of the population currently need treatment for one or more types of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), the Nigeria NTDs Economic Impact Survey has revealed. The report, which was commissioned by END Fund and conducted by Deloitte Nigeria also revealed that the Nigerian economy would reap USD 18.9…
[ad_1] Anthony Ademiluyi Dental care experts have said that preventing and treating mouth odour can go beyond brushing the teeth twice daily, noting that some ear and nose infections can cause the condition that is referred to as halitosis. Halitosis is an oral health problem where the main symptom is bad-smelling breath. The experts also…
[ad_1] Adeyinka Adedipe Edo State has confirmed eight more cases of Lassa fever, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 115. The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akoria Obehi, said the state also recorded one more death from the disease, raising the fatality figure to 13. She said the government…
[ad_1] Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, says the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, remains the best candidate to drive the change Nigeria requires. He spoke in Abeokuta, Ogun State, at the Asiwaju affirmation seminar with the theme “Unlocking economic prosperity for generation next.” It was organised by Hope Movement…
[ad_1] A young footballer, Segun Idowu with Barnet FC, Lokoja, Kogi State, has slumped on the pitch following a collision with his team mate and died afterwards. The incident occured on Friday during a match in the on-going Kogi FA Chairman’s Cup at the Confluence Stadium, Lokoja. A statement from the Kogi State Football Association…
[ad_1] A 42-year-old housewife, Lola Abdulsalam, has been remanded at Oke Kura Correctional Centre, Ilorin, Kwara State for allegedly pouring hot water on her senior co-wife, Abdulsalam Bilikisu. The police on Friday filed a two-count first information report against Lola, bordering on causing grievous hurt and defamation of character, contrary to sections 247 and 292…
[ad_1] An elder statesman and retired senior military officer, Brigadier-General Haliru Akilu (rtd) has expressed shock and grief over the demise of three notable citizens of Kano State within the first week of this year. In separate condolence messages, General Akilu who is also the Kano Board of Trustee member of the Arewa Consultative Forum…
