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Winners of Healthcare Access Challenge (Sandoz HACk) emerge
Sandoz, a Novartis Division, has announced the three winners of the inaugural Healthcare Access Challenge (Sandoz HACk) . The winners, chosen by a panel of judges at the Wired Health 2017 event in
Kenya introduces pre-exposure anti-retroviral drug
… To be distributed free to people at risk of HIV infection The Kenyan Government has introduced a new drug for people who, though are HIV negative, are mostly at
FG declares Coke products safe for human consumption
The Federal Government has given Fanta, Sprite and other drinks produced by the Nigerian bottling company a clean bill of health saying they are fit for human consumption. A release
New CSM strain in Nigeria
… Minister meets commissioners on how to end frequent outbreak in the country The Federal Government says it has deployed epidemiologists and vaccines to arrest the outbreak of a new
Tales from dental clinic
My first encounter with a dentist was quite memorable. I had this excruciating toothache that just wouldn’t respond to simple analgesics and for two days or so I couldn’t chew
Army hospital walks for oral hygiene
… as Nigeria marks World Oral Health Day As Nigerians joined the rest of the world to mark the 2017 World Oral Health Day on Monday, members of the
Nigeria is far behind in modern cancer treatment – Indian Cancer specialist
A renowned Indian radiation oncologist (specialist in cancer treatment) Dr. Madhusudhan, currently on a visit to the country, says Nigeria is still lagging behind in the use of modern technologies
Health minister inaugurates verification agent for SOMLPforR
The Minister of Health Prof. Issac Adewole yesterday in Abuja inaugurated the Verification Agent (IVA) for the $500m ‘Saving One Million Lives Programme For Results,’ (SOMLPforR), the World Bank’s International Development
ICPC Arraigns Ex-banker over N78.5m Fraud
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has charged a former staff of Skye Bank, Mr. Yemi-Aris Olaniran, to court for allegedly defrauding the Federal Government of
Measuring your Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy substance produced and released into the bloodstream by cells in the liver. The body uses cholesterol to form cell membranes, aid in digestion, convert Vitamin D in
NAFDAC, NBC appeal court order on Fanta, Sprite
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) said today they have appealed a court order directing NAFDAC to compel
Warning Signs of Heart Failure
By themselves, any one sign of heart failure may not be cause for alarm. But if you have more than one of these symptoms, even if you haven’t been diagnosed
Ghana renews support to West African Health Organization
Ghanaian Health minister, Hon Kwaku Agyeman Manu, has pledged more support from Ghana to the West African Health Organization (WAHO) to improve health in the West African region. Receiving a
WHO publishes list of bacteria requiring new antibiotics
The World Heath Organisation (WHO) has published its first ever list of antibiotic-resistant “priority pathogens” – a catalogue of 12 families of bacteria that pose the greatest threat to human
Malaria outbreak in Namibia
The Ministry of Health and Social Services of Namibia has reported a malaria outbreak in the northern part of the country which has already claimed thirteen lives in the Kavango
Lagos moves to strengthen health workforce
Amidst statistics showing a slight decrease in the number of workers in its heath workforce, the Lagos State government has concluded plans towards the adoption of its Human Resources for
Universal access to sexual, reproductive health, key to gender equality, Osotimehin
“Gender equality is a human right. Women are entitled to live in dignity and in freedom from want and fear, without discrimination. Gender equality is also vital to sustainable
NAFDAC Briefing on recently arrested Food and Drug Counterfeiters and Fake Approvals Syndicate
PROTOCOLS You are welcome to this press briefing which is intended to inform the general public about the recent activities of the Agency. The Agency in the past weeks has
Analgesics and your kidney: Facts to know
Many analgesics should not be used if there is decreased kidney function, because they reduce the blood flow to the kidney. Also,
Taking excess pain killers during menses could harm your kidney, experts warn women
By Rebecca Ejifoma Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the World Kidney Day today amidst calls by experts on the need to avoid herbal concoctions and other
UNFPA names Nigerian actress, Stephanie Linus as Regional Ambassador for Maternal Health
As part of its activities in marking the international Women’s Day, the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, named Stephanie Linus, a Nigerian actress also a member of the order the
Maintaining active sex life may lead to improved job satisfaction, new study reveals
Maintaining a healthy sex life at home boosts employees’ job satisfaction and engagement at the office, underscoring the value of a strong work-life balance, an Oregon State University researcher has
Scientists discover how the body regulates high blood pressure
A breakthrough by British scientists could pave the way for more effective blood pressure drugs, The Mail Online reports. Experts have discovered how the body regulates blood pressure – giving
Dubai Health Authority launches ‘Partnership for Better Health’
…avails Nigerians opportunity of top notch healthcare services By Rebecca Ejifoma Determined to create awareness for the state of the art healthcare services available to Africans and Nigerians, Dubai Health
Patients in distress as Kubwa General Hospital introduces data computerisation
Long queues at cash points New system too slow to cope with large crowd of patients Patients wait for hours before treatment Hospital promises respite soon ABUJA – Patients now