Month: August 2022

Doctor, implant contraceptive has changed my menses pattern, am I in danger?

Dear Doctor, I’m 38 and a mother of two. I’m separated but…

Dr. Ime Okon

FG rewards outstanding states in routine Immunisations, COVID-19

The Winners Kaduna Adamawa Edo Lagos Ebonyi Benue Jigawa Gombe Cross River…

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COVID-19 vaccine: Why we are suing Pfizer, BioNTech – Moderna

Moderna has said that it is suing Pfizer and BioNTech for infringement…

Juliet Umeh

How financial gap, community transmission, others hinder TB elimination in Nigeria – Experts 

Say childhood TB on increase Call for online data platform  Minister pledges…

Juliet Umeh

Lassa fever: NCDC monitoring team visits Edo

Commissioner pledges cooperation towards elimination Edo State Commissioner for Health Prof. Obehi…

Juliet Umeh

Polio: 3 yrs after, COVID-19, insecurity threaten onslaught against re-emerging viruses – Minister   

As Nigeria celebrates three years of free status the federal government, Thursday,…

Juliet Umeh

Prof, my neck hurts!

Dear Prof, I woke up this morning with a painful and sore…

Efe Useh

We are committed to stopping malaria – Minister

The Federal Government has said although the decline of malaria prevalence from…

Juliet Umeh

NAFDAC begins crackdown on unapproved sex enhancing drugs

says herbal sex enhancing drugs are laced with cannabis, dangerous chemicals  THE…

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Nigeria, China signs letter of intent to improve health sector

The People’s Republic of China and the Federal Government of Nigeria have…

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Dermatologist warns against tattooing, body piercing

Dr.  Uche Ojinmah, a Consultant Dermatologist at the University of Nigeria Teaching…

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Why do I have weak erection?

Dear Doctor Okon, I'm 57 years old and I've been living with…

Dr. Ime Okon

My mum is seeking attention with back pain

Dear Prof, My mum is 64. Every morning she complains of back…

Efe Useh

Exclusive Breastfeeding: Nigeria can reduce under 5 child mortality by 13%  – UNICEF    

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) says Nigeria stands a chance to…

Juliet Umeh

APGA guber candidate takes free medical outreach to Abia North

  …Says no responsible government should toy with health sector The governorship…

Juliet Umeh

Abia loses 2 medical doctors every month to brain drain – NMA

The Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, has disclosed that no fewer than two…

Juliet Umeh

Do mosquito bites cause typhoid fever?

Enter "Ask The Doctor" Public Health Physician, Dr. Imo Okon today begins…

Dr. Ime Okon

Global experts name new Monkeypox virus variants

A group of global experts convened by WHO weekend named new monkeypox…

Juliet Umeh

Lagos screens over 50, 000 women for breast, cervical cancers  

No fewer than 53,762 women have been screened so far for cervical…

Juliet Umeh

Healthcare: UNICEF rates Gombe highest in Nigeria

Mr Eframe Tafle, the Immunisation Manager, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has…

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My dad suffered stroke, can physiotherapy help?

Dear reader, Welcome to my world As we begin to age and…

Efe Useh

Health Minister tasks military on mental health awareness

The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire has urged the military to…

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Now, you can “Ask The Doctor”

As NHO introduces new column for readers to access medical advice Got…

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Edo intensifies response to contain monkeypox

Patients recount experience After four days of complaining of fever, headache, fatigue…

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World Breastfeeding Week: Firm launches first MilkBank in Nigeria

The Milk Booster, a company that produces lactation products that help increase…

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