[ad_1] From Chijioke Agwu, Abakaliki 8 people including children have been confirmed dead in Akpoha community of Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State following an outbreak of cholera. Sources in the area who confirmed the incident to our correspondent in Abakaliki added that no fewer than 10 other persons had been hospitalised in…
[ad_1] By Perpetua Egesimba Determined to sustain its Community Social Responsibility (CSR) despite the inclement operating environment in Nigeria, a frontline manufacturer of rigid foams and basic household materials, Vitafoam Nigeria PLC, has presented corporate gifts to the babies of the year at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital in Lagos State. The blue-chip quoted company reaffirmed…
[ad_1] FIFA will ask all countries to name a stadium for Brazilian football legend Pele, the head of the sport’s governing body, Gianni Infantino, said Monday at the late icon’s wake. Infantino was in the city of Santos, Brazil, to pay his final respects to the player widely considered the greatest of all time, who…
[ad_1] Wellness & Fitness Creative ways to keep your blood sugar under control during the festive season Monday January 02 2023 Creative ways to keep your blood sugar under control during the festive season. PHOTO | POOL The festive season is an opportunity to spend time with family and friends enjoying an abundance of food…
[ad_1] Angela Onwuzoo The Nigerian Medical Association has condemned the murder of one of its members, Dr. Uyi Iluobe at Olive Hospital, Oghara, Delta State by a relative of a patient. The patient had died from suspected gunshot injuries. The NMA in a statement titled, “Gruesome Murder of Dr. Uyi Iluobe” signed by its President,…
[ad_1] From David Onwuchekwa, Nnewi The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) Plc has warned hunters, farmers, cigarette smokers and others against indiscriminate bush burning as the harmattan sets in. The harmattan season is characterized by dryness of leaves and every object or material, including human, which makes it very easy for fire to spread at…
[ad_1] Wellness & Fitness Coping with mental illness Monday January 02 2023 Coping with mental illness. PHOTO | POOL Question: I was diagnosed with schizophrenia. How do I cope during the holiday with extended family? Your question raises several concerns. You would like to know how to manage schizophrenia, the condition diagnosed by your doctor,…
[ad_1] Ademola Adegbite A mentally unstable woman who identified herself as Lara has given birth to a baby boy at Ayileka Street, Odo-Ona Apata in the Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State. The lady, whose age is said to be between 25 and 30 years, delivered the baby in an uncompleted building on Sunday,…
[ad_1] The start of a new year comes with fresh expectations, hopes, and dreams. In 2018, Nigeria Health Watch hosted its inaugural Future of Health Conference with the theme “Defining the Health Sector of Our Dreams in Nigeria.” The newly elected President Muhammadu Buhari had just been sworn in to begin his first four-year term….
[ad_1] Nine persons have died from cholera outbreak in Akpoha community, Afikpo North local government area of Ebonyi State. Many others from the area have been hospitalised and are receiving treatment in various hospitals in the state. Officials reports puts the number of those hospitalised at 30 but residents say the number may be higher….
