[ad_1] A foremost Nigerian virologist, Prof. Oyewale Tomori, has said that the COVID -19 pandemic clearly showed that Nigeria and the world at large were ill-prepared and ill-equipped to deal with unforeseen medical emergencies. Tomori, a former Vice Chancellor of Redeemer’s University, Ede in Osun, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Thursday, that…
[ad_1] Amarachi Okeh The Nigeria Institute of Medical Research has launched a programme aimed at curbing the incidence of cervical cancer in the country. The programme tagged ‘Cervical Cancer Prevention Project’ is themed ‘For Girls and Women by Girls and Women’ was announced during a media briefing by the institute in Lagos on Wednesday. The…
[ad_1] A Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr. Abosede Lewu, says that an early ultrasound scan for every pregnant woman can help detect ectopic pregnancy which is a life-threatening condition that requires emergency care. Lewu, Convener, Keep All Mothers Alive Project, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday, described ectopic pregnancy as any pregnancy…
[ad_1] Peter Dada The Ondo State Government has announced the extension of the maternity leave period for its female workers from three months to six months. The government said the move was to build a society where children that are already raised have all things required in terms of maternal care, which should be exclusive…
[ad_1] Adeyinka Adedipe The Edo State Government has called on international organisations to come to the rescue of the state over the outbreak of Lassa Fever, saying the Federal Government has abandoned the state despite multiple pleas for help. The Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, who stated this on Wednesday decried the neglect…
[ad_1] Tony Ademiluyi Pharmacists have cautioned Nigerians against taking dietary supplements without the prescription of a health expert, noting that self-medicating on supplements could be dangerous to health. According to the drug experts, unknown to many people, some dietary supplements should not be taken by persons who are taking certain medications for some health conditions. …
[ad_1] Samuel Bolaji A study led by an assistant professor of global health at the George Washington Milken Institute of Public Health, Emily Smith, and her team of researchers at the George Washington University, Washington D.C., says COVID-19 infection in pregnancy raises a woman’s risk of death sevenfold and significantly elevates her odds for needing…
[ad_1] Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is currently chairing the first Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting of the year 2023. Daily Trust observed that several ministers and their ministers of state are physically present at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, since the introduction of COVID-19 protocols. Also in attendance are the Secretary to…
[ad_1] Angela Onwuzoo A registered dietician-nutritionist at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nwabumma Asouzu, says malnutrition has hidden dangerous impacts on the well-being and survival of children. Besides making children more susceptible to diseases and infections, the nutrition expert said malnutrition slows wound healing and delays the recovery of children…
[ad_1] From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, (OSSAP-SDGs) has handed over a fully equipped 120-Bed Mother and Child Hospital to Kaduna State Government. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including operating theatres, recovery rooms, private and general…
