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Posts From Juliet Umeh
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
Abia loses 2 medical doctors every month to brain drain – NMA
The Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, has disclosed that no fewer than two medical doctors leave Abia State in search of greener pastures abroad every month. Chairman of NMA, Abia State,
Global experts name new Monkeypox virus variants
A group of global experts convened by WHO weekend named new monkeypox virus variants, as part of ongoing efforts to align the names of the monkeypox disease, virus and variants
Lagos screens over 50, 000 women for breast, cervical cancers
No fewer than 53,762 women have been screened so far for cervical and breast cancers by the Lagos State government in a free programme it commenced last year. The
Word Breastfeeding Week: Policymakers urged to consider 6mths maternity leave for mothers
Breastfeeding Week: Policymakers urged to consider 6mths maternity leave for mothers A Senior Registrar in the Paediatric Department of the Jos University Teaching Hospital, JUTH, Dr. Rita Ikwuni has asked
2022 World breastfeeding Week: Borno launches awareness campaign
Lagos restates commitment towards provision and sustenance of breastfeeding-friendly environment In a bid to create awareness, promote and sustain exclusive breastfeeding, especially for infant’s health and survival, Borno state government
LASUTH records Monkeypox case
Shuts unit, places health workers under observation A 40-year-old patient on admission at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, has tested positive for the Monkeypox virus even as the
Group decries high rate of FGM practice in Oyo
Advocates stringent measures against perpetrators A Civil Society Organization, Hacey Health Initiative, has condemned the high rate of female genital mutilation (FGM) practice in Oyo state and called for stringent.
MLSCN closes 4 laboratories, seals 34 in Osun over regulation breach
Medical laboratory scientist council of Nigeria (MLSCN) disclosed that it has closed four laboratories and sealed 34 others in Osun state. It also said four quack practitioners were arrested and
Insecurity: Osun resident doctors embark on 72 hours strike
Resident doctors at Osun State University Teaching Hospital have embarked on 72 hours strike over lack of adequate security in the hospital complex. The resident doctors in a statement issued
Foundation donates 24-Bed Comprehensive Female Medical Ward to Katsina General Hospital
A home grown foundation, the Continental Computers has donated a 24-bed comprehensive female medical ward to the General Hospital, Katsina. The 24-bed medical female ward, built and equiped by the
It’s World Hepatitis Day
Nassarawa records high prevalence as 18,000 test positive Lagos holds awareness walk, tasks residents on screening as government restates commitment to reduction and elimination Affects more than 90 million people
Osibajo’s decision to have done surgery in Nigeria restores confidence in healthcare system – Emefiele says
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has said that the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osibajo’s decision to have his surgery done in Nigeria has
COVID-19: Virus still much around – Foundation
Calls for increased awareness by media practitioners towards uptake of vaccine Plateau records 10,279 confirmed cases, 75 deaths Media practitioners have been challenged to use their various platforms to encourage
Osinbajo expresses gratitude to Nigerians, hospital, over successful surgery
The Vice-President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday, expressed gratitude to Nigerians and all others who had sympathised with him over his recent successful thigh surgery. Osinbajo underwent a
ABMH performs 6 kidney transplants in 7 months
Chief Medical Director, Afe Babalola Multi-system Hospital, (ABMH) Ado –Ekiti, Dr. Kolawole Ogundipe, says the hospital has made significant breakthroughs in kidney transplantation and the general management of renal disease,
Cholera outbreak imminent as waste takes over Lagos markets, roads – NHO investigation reveals
We are already having diarrhoea, chest pain – Traders at popular Martins street cry out As Nigeria fights COVID-19 pandemic with the rest of the world, there’s palpable fear that
Borno confirms outbreak of monkey pox in Maiduguri
The Director of Public Health, Borno State Ministry of Health, Dr. Lawi Mshelia has confirmed the outbreak of Monkeypox in the state. In an interview with journalists in Maiduguri on
NMA lauds Osinbajo’s confidence in Nigerian healthcare
The Nigerian Medical Association has praised the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo for his confidence in the Nigerian healthcare system as he undergoes successful surgical procedure in the country. The President
Lagos seals 19 medicine outlets for non-compliance to regulatory standards
Lagos State Government through its Taskforce on Counterfeit, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods has shut down 19 medicine outlets around Igando-Ikotun in Alimosho Local Government area of the State
Over 1.2m Nigerians from 40 are blind – Optometric Association
Says 2.7m adults with moderate visual impairment Seeks proper implementation of Nat’l Eye Health Policy The National Optometric Association, NOA, has said that over 1.2 million people from 40 years
Breast cancer: Why women should self-examine their breasts regularly
… Expert says men can also get it In order to detect breast cancer before it becomes a big challenge, a medical expert has urged women to constantly examine their
NIMR’s Prof. Stella Smith emerges President, African Helicobacter and Microbiota study Group
… as H. Pylori receives focus A Director at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, NIMR, Prof. Stella Smith has been appointed the founding President of the African Helicobacter and Microbiota
Nigeria reports 62 confirmed cases of Monkeypox in 2022 – NCDC says
…204 suspected cases also reported The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has disclosed that between January 2022 till date that the country has witnessed about 204 cases suspected Monkeypox,