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Posts From Juliet Umeh
Food insecurity: How malnutrition leads to brain damage in children- Expert
Lagos Ministry of Health & Social Welfare trains caregivers Nigeria’s economic situation is creating a critical issue for familie – affording a balanced diet. This lack of proper nutrition puts
Daimed Facility, new diagnostic centre, set to open in Lagos
aims to Reduce Medical Tourism in Nigeria with Evidence-Based Care To reduce medical tourism in Nigeria, a new multi-specialty facility, Diamed Diagnostic Center, is set to open its doors in
Health Insurance: LASHMA partners LASRRA to simplify enrolment, expand Ilera Eko coverage
As Ilera Eko enrollees increases to over 1m The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has partnered with the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) to expand the coverage of
Tuberculosis: 300 die in Ogun as Kaduna records 32,297 in 2023
The Senior Programme Officer of the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, IHVN, Ms Florinda Olawusi, has disclosed that no fewer than 300 patients died of tuberculosis, out of over 6,000
FGM is gruesome, criminal violation of women’s rights- Senator Ireti
The Chairman Senate committee on Women Affairs, Senator Ireti Kingibe has described female genital mutilation, FGM as a gruesome act and a criminal violation of women’s rights and that of
12.7% of African adolescents lonely, face mental challenges – Babcock VC
The Vice Chancellor, Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Prof. Ademola Tayo, has said despite the booming population of African countries, about 12.7 percent of the population are suffering from
Lassa fever: Benue records 46 cases, 9 deaths
as FG announces plans for national de-ratisation campaign Benue State has reportedly recorded 46 Lassa Fever cases and nine deaths in seven Local Government Areas, LGAs, of the state. Some of
Group advocates increase on sugar-sweetened beverage tax to reduce NCD
Says tax increase to see significant drop in consumption The Federal Government, FG has been tasked to increase sugar-sweetened beverage, SSB tax to a minimum of N130 per litre in
AFCON: Consider your health first, Lagos counsels Nigerians
… Offers tips essential tips for citizens As Nigeria prepares to watch the final AFCON match on Sunday, the Lagos State Ministry of Health has advised that citizens must
‘We’ll reduce medical tourism,’ Iwosan Lagoon Hospital pledges as Sanwo-Olu, others unveil facilities
Towards the effort in reversing the trend of medical tourism in Nigeria, the governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday, joined other top medical professionals to unveil the
Lagos holds free maternal, child, adolescent health interventions
In furtherance of efforts aimed at maternal, newborn and child mortality reduction, as well as promotion of optimal health for residents of Lagos State, the State Government has announced that
Cancer: Why women need to embrace healthy habits, early detection – Oncology
A Senior Registrar at the Department of Radiation Oncology, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Dr Victor Isibor, has charged women to desist from harmful behaviours like smoking, excessive alcohol intake
24m Nigerians have visual impairment
FG approves initiative to provide 5m glasses The Federal Government, has expressed concerns over more than 24 million Nigerians who are grappling with varying degrees of visual impairments. Expressing worry,
Lagos Health Commissioner, Special Adviser assume duties
Seek support, collaboration of stakeholders The newly sworn-in Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih-Awokoya yesterday assumed
Elephantiasis elimination: Lagos targets 3.9M residents
Commences mass administration of medicine Lagos State Government in partnership with a non-governmental organization, Mission to Save the Helpless, MITOSATH, has commenced mass administration of free Ivermectin and Albendazole medicines
HPV vaccination kicks off September 25
As NPHCDA battles cervical cancer To prevent the spread of cervical cancer, the federal government has said it would introduce Human Papilloma Virus, HPV, on September 25, 2023 and to
NMA threatens indefinite strike in Benue over abduction of member
The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Benue State branch, has threatened to declare an indefinite strike over the abduction of a Medical Doctor by unknown gunmen in Ukum Local Government Area,
Resident doctors reject 25% salary increase by FG
Says no going back on strike till progress is made on demands The National Executive Council, NEC, of the National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, weekend rejected the 25 percent
Ekiti moves to stop infant mortality
Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji has reiterated the commitment of the state government to put an end to infant mortality and boost the care of babies in
Diphtheria: Kano govt activates contact tracing as over 100 hospitalized, 2,000 others discharged
The Kano State government says it has activated contact tracing teams to trace patients affected by diphtheria outbreak in the state as more than 100 patients were on admission and
Board arrests 7 unqualified Radiographers in Kaduna
The federal Ministry of Health through one of its regulatory Agencies, the Radiography Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN) recently embarked on a maiden surveillance in Kaduna state during which many
NARD’s Strike: Families evacuate patients as Abuja doctors desert hospitals
The strike declared Wednesday, by the national leadership of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has taken a heavy toll on patients in all public hospitals in Abuja as
Quality healthcare: Sanwo-Olu urges nurses to harness tech
Declares Open Examiners’ Workshop of NMCN The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged nurses to adapt and harness the power of technology to enhance nursing education curriculum
One in every 24 adults under severe mental disorder – Psychiatrist
The Managing Director, Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Enugu, Professor Monday Igwe, has said that one in every 24 adults is under severe mental disorder. The MD stated this during a one-day
FG confirms first anthrax case in Nigeria
The Federal Government has confirmed the first case of anthrax in the country. A statement from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, FMARD, said animals showing signs of