[ad_1] The Federal Government on Wednesday in Abuja advised parents and caregivers to allow health workers to administer deworming drugs to children for the prevention of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). It made the call during a community outreach for the treatment of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis. Helminthiasis is an infestation with one or more intestinal…
[ad_1] (Xinhua) 14:29, January 26, 2023 URUMQI, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) — Rural doctor Kuwanam Imin pays home visits to villagers every day. Recently, he pays more attention to patients with underlying diseases, since China has made rural areas a focal point in its current COVID response strategy. Rural doctors like Kuwanam Imin and grassroots medical…
[ad_1] Urges Mr. President to build state-of-the-art medical centre before leaving office in May 2023 The Country Director of the Action Aid Nigeria, Ene Obi, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency in the Nigerian health sector Speaking at a Town Hall Meeting organised by the Health Sector Reform Coalition…
[ad_1] Rebecca Ejifoma A Registered Dietician and Director of Dietetics at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Bolanle Tijani, has recommended the daily consumption of 250ml of milk, an equivalent of two cups, as best for every child’s brain development. She shared with THISDAY more insights into the benefits of milk for children. Citing the World…
[ad_1] Lara Adejoro The World Health Organisation has expressed worry over the rising number of coronavirus deaths in many countries. According to the WHO, more than 170,000 people have died of COVID-19 in the past eight weeks. Speaking during a media briefing on global health issues monitored by our correspondent on Tuesday, the Director General…
[ad_1] The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has condemned the killing of some of its members in Nasarawa State. Over 30 pastorialists were killed under controversial circumstances on Saturday. Reacting in a statement on Wednesday, MACBAN President, Baba Othman Ngelzarma, said the attack was unwarranted. “The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of…
[ad_1] The President of the World Medical Association (WMA), Dr. Osahon Enabulele, has called for equitable deployment of health technological innovations to advance Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The WMA President stated this at the International Conference on health technological innovations hosted by the Israeli Medical Association in Tel-Aviv, Israel. In his opening remarks at the…
[ad_1] Rebecca Ejifoma The Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has said that the establishment of the Africa Medical Centre for Excellence (AMCE) would make Nigeria a destination for medical tourism. She noted this in Abuja while receiving the CEO of AMCE, Mr Brian Deaver, and his team on a…
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[ad_1] Chidebere Enisire It is easy to consume large quantity of sugary drinks because of their availability, affordability, and sizes. Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) are beverages that contain added sugars, including sodas, sports drinks, sweet teas, fruit drinks, energy drinks, and some fruit juices. Excessive consumption of SSBs has been linked to a wide range…
