[ad_1] Angela Onwuzoo A Public Health Physician and Epidemiologist, Dr. Japhet Olugbogi, has urged Nigerians to adopt preventive measures against the adverse effects of hazy weather being experienced in some parts of the country. The epidemiologist stated that hazy weather had negative effects on health, warning that it could cause broken lips and worsen the…
[ad_1] From David Onwuchekwa, Nnewi In the spirit of think-home philosophy and evangelism, an Anglican faithful based in Lagos, Sir Dr Goodluck Obi, has single-handedly built and donated a multimillion naira church building to his hometown, Umuanuka, Otolo Nnewi, Anambra State. During the church dedication, Sir Obi, a businessman, said it was a dream come…
[ad_1] The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) and Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) say the new naira policy has worsened the healthcare situation in the country as people find it difficult to access services and drugs due to lack of cash. The Kwara NMA chairman, Dr Ola Ahmed, said this during an interview with reporters in…
[ad_1] Lara Adejoro Nigeria’s high fertility rate is associated with increased insecurity, banditry, underemployment, and maternal and infant mortality in the country, experts have said. Nigeria’s fertility rate, which is said to be 5.3 births per woman, is one of the highest in the world. The fertility rate is the number of children born alive…
[ad_1] Tunde Oyekola Professor Rotimi Arise of the Department of Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, has urged Nigerians to consume more indigenous fresh vegetables, fruits and nuts in their daily diet to build more antibodies to prevent and protect them against diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and ulcer. Arise made the call in his inaugural lecture,…
[ad_1] Dr. Sylvester Ikhisemojie This is a fairly common set of problems to be found especially in women and they are often associated with swelling, discharge, pain, change in colour, and itching. These problems in the nipples can lead to discomfort and affect anyone. They can lead to significant amounts of discomfort from time to…
[ad_1] Sodiq Ojuroungbe Medical experts have urged Nigerians to be more cautious with the use of air fresheners, noting that inhaling air fresheners can cause serious health problems including cancer, migraine headache, and respiratory problems. Inhaling air fresheners, the experts added can also trigger asthma and worsen the health condition of those already living with…
[ad_1] The Federal Ministry of Health, with the support of donor organisations and partners, reached over 27million children across 21 states with Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) medicines last year. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire stated this yesterday at the national SMC stakeholders’ review meeting, and the 2022 Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNS) campaigns state…
[ad_1] The National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) says it is working with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) to mainstream geriatric care into primary care for older persons in the country. NSCC Director General, Dr Emem Omokaro, said in an interview in New York that the Centre would also collaborate with the NPHCDA…
[ad_1] Anthony Ademiluyi Mental health experts have urged Nigerians addicted to gambling to seek help, noting that gambling addiction should not be ignored because it could lead to serious mental health problems. Gambling addiction, they warned could trigger depression and anxiety, adding that it could even spark suicidal thoughts. Gambling, especially sports betting, has become…
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