Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says Lagos residents donated over 300 units of blood to save lives of the train/bus accident victims. Sanwo-Olu, on his Facebook page on Sunday, said that among others who were hospitalised, 53 patients had been discharged. “I am pleased to report that 53 patients that were hospitalised […]
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Bloody urine, abnormal scrotum, breast, symptoms of neglected tropical diseases, says experts
Prof Yoila Malann, Chairman, Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria, says red or brownish urine, enlarged or abnormal scrotum and breast, diarrhea and visual impairment, among others, are symptoms of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Malann revealed this during the community outreach for treatment of schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminthiasis (intestinal helminths) in Jahi Primary […]
SFH retreat will rewrite constructs of Africa health system
The Society for Family Health (SFH) , an NGO, says its international retreat on Monday will among other issues rewrite the constructs of the Africa health system. This is with a clear focus on stronger partnership, forward thinking science and an untiring commitment to transforming health outcomes for all. The Managing Director of […]
UATH tasks Nigerians on regular diabetics test
The University of Abuja, Gwagwalada, FCT, has advised Nigerians to go for regular diabetics test to ensure early detection of the disease for healthy living in the country. A diabetes specialist in the hospital, Dr Yakubu Lawal, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gwagwalada on Sunday. […]
Promoting cancer prevention, diagnosis and therapy
According to experts cancer is caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in the body. “Cancer arises from the transformation of normal cells into tumour cells in a multi-stage process that generally progresses from a pre-cancerous lesion to a malignant tumour. “These changes are the result of the interaction between a person’s […]
Edo confirms 115 cases, 13 deaths from Lassa fever
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, who disclosed this to journalists in Benin City, said the state also recorded one more death from the disease, raising the fatality figure […]
WHO has not informed us of deadly China flu – Ehanire
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says though the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other world health bodies had not informed Nigeria of any deadly flu from China, the Federal Government is on the lookout for any occurrence. He said this on Monday in Abuja, during a ministerial bi-weekly meeting on the update […]
INEC commits to credible general election – Yakubu
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it’s leaving no stone unturned in its quest to ensure hitch-free and credible 2023 general election.INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu said this when he addressed the press at Chatham House, Lo…
Health Care Facilities in Poor Countries Lack Reliable Electricity
A new report finds nearly a billion people in the world’s poorer countries are treated for often life-threatening conditions in health care facilities that lack a reliable electricity supply. A joint report by the World Health Organization, the World B…
WHO backs mask-wearing on long flights amid U.S. spread of Omicron variant
World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday advised that countries should consider recommending passengers wear masks on long haul flights.WHO said this was to counter the latest Omicron sub variant of COVID-19 given its rapid spread in the U.S.In a new…