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Will physiotherapy help my painful knee, long distance driver asks
Prof Useh answers: Yes, physiotherapy will provide treatments you need and is affordable In your trips, observe rule of regular breaks. Stop every two hours to allow your knees to
Zulum orders instant renovation of doctors’ quarters, employment of 30 healthcare personnel at Borno’s Bama hospital
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has ordered the immediate rehabilitation of unoccupied and deteriorated bungalows meant for medical doctors at the General Hospital in Bama. The Governor reportedly gave
NMA kicks against FG-sponsored bill on establishment of traditional medicine board
Faults non immortalization of Stella Adadevoh, 8 yrs after The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has decried the action of the federal government in sponsoring a bill on the Establishment of
Taraba vaccinates over 70,000 for Rotavirus, other child killer diseases
A total of 77,791 children in Bali local government area of Taraba State have received vaccinations for Rotavirus and other child killer diseases in three days. This excludes the number
FG takes campaigns against open defecation to Bakassi IDPs Camp
The Federal Government has taken up the campaign on the use of clean toilets to the Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs Camp in Bakassi, Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River.
One newborn dies from neonatal tetanus every 15 mins – UNICEF
Nigeria among top countries with more cases The United Nations Children Fund, UNICEF, says available data has indicated that one newborn dies from neonatal tetanus every 15 minutes. It also
Why you must pay attention to your arteries – Consultant Cardiologist
A Consultant Cardiologist, Dr. Eugene Nwosu has urged Nigerians to pay attention to their arteries (the muscular blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body),. stating
Lagos unveils code of conduct handbook for traditional medicine practitioners
The Lagos State Government yesterday unveiled a code of conduct handbook for traditional, complementary and alternative medicine practitioners as part of efforts to regulate their practice in the State. The
Autism: Why Nigeria records more cases- Experts
Advise parents to seek care in appropriate places Nigerians parents have been advised to seek for professionals in a suspected cases of autism in their children noting that the country
Doctor says I’ve arthritis of knee because I’m obese, will exercise help?
Dear Prof, I am a 42-year-old female office administrator with a manufacturing company in Abeokuta. I have been suffering from knee pains in both knees for about two years. I
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 I have a boy friend. Two months ago, I went to the health centre to replace my in-plant.
FG rewards outstanding states in routine Immunisations, COVID-19
The Winners Kaduna Adamawa Edo Lagos Ebonyi Benue Jigawa Gombe Cross River Ogun Abia, Nasarawa Kano Yobe. The Federal Government has rewarded 15 states of the federation for their outstanding
COVID-19 vaccine: Why we are suing Pfizer, BioNTech – Moderna
Moderna has said that it is suing Pfizer and BioNTech for infringement of patents central to its (Moderna’s) mRNA technology platform used to develop the COVID vaccine. In a statement
How financial gap, community transmission, others hinder TB elimination in Nigeria – Experts
Say childhood TB on increase Call for online data platform Minister pledges to explore more funding avenues For Nigeria to end tuberculosis, TB, the country must take care of huge
Lassa fever: NCDC monitoring team visits Edo
Commissioner pledges cooperation towards elimination Edo State Commissioner for Health Prof. Obehi Akoria has assured the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) of the state’s resolve to strengthen its collaboration
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, said the impact of COVID-19 and the emerging insecurity in the country was threatening its onslaught against re-emerging
Prof, my neck hurts!
Dear Prof, I woke up this morning with a painful and sore neck. This has happened on a few occasions in the past,but thepain disappeared after two days of taking
We are committed to stopping malaria – Minister
The Federal Government has said although the decline of malaria prevalence from 42 percent in 2010 to 23 percent in 2020 was commendable, it remains committed to ending Nigeria’s reign
NAFDAC begins crackdown on unapproved sex enhancing drugs
says herbal sex enhancing drugs are laced with cannabis, dangerous chemicals THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has begun nationwide crackdown on producers
Nigeria, China signs letter of intent to improve health sector
The People’s Republic of China and the Federal Government of Nigeria have signed a letter of intent to improve the health sector of both countries, share knowledge and expertise. The
Dermatologist warns against tattooing, body piercing
Dr. Uche Ojinmah, a Consultant Dermatologist at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) Enugu, has warned against tattooing of the body as some substance in the ink could lead
Why do I have weak erection?
Dear Doctor Okon, I’m 57 years old and I’ve been living with diabetes for about 12 years now. I don’t have any symptoms now because I take my drugs regularly.
My mum is seeking attention with back pain
Dear Prof, My mum is 64. Every morning she complains of back and waist pain. She’s always expecting someone, especially dad, to help her out of bed. Could this be a
Exclusive Breastfeeding: Nigeria can reduce under 5 child mortality by 13% – UNICEF
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) says Nigeria stands a chance to reduce under 5 child mortality by 13 per cent if exclusive breastfeeding is practice to the fullest.
APGA guber candidate takes free medical outreach to Abia North
…Says no responsible government should toy with health sector The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in Abia State, Prof Greg Ibe, has expressed worry over