Illnesses are not the exclusive preserve of individuals. Societies periodically suffer major health complications. A lot has happened in the last few days. It was nice to see the president return to Nigeria. President Muhammadu […]
Zainab Bagudu, wife of the Kebbi State governor is a consultant paediatrician and the founder of MEDICAID Radio Diagnostic Centre, Abuja. She was present at the just concluded national health dialogue organised by the Premium […]
South Africa’s Minister of Health, Aaron Motsoaledi, on Monday scolded African leaders who seek medical care away from the continent, saying the culture has become a major drain on their countries health expenditures. The minister […]
Anti-inflammatory injections could be the biggest breakthrough in the treatment of heart attacks since the introduction of statins say a team of US researchers. In a trial that involved over 10,000 patients the researchers found that the […]
More Nigerians are likely to go blind, if the federal government does not increase its funding of the health sector, a group of ophthalmologists has said. The group also said that the rising cases of […]
The current outbreak of Lassa fever in the country is a major source of worry as the reports from across the country are scary. The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) the other day confirmed that […]
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has decried the enormous amount of money Nigerians spend on medical tourism in other countries. He made this known on Thursday in an opening remark at the commencement of a two-day […]
State governments have been told to take charge of primary health care in their domains as the era of federal might is over. The Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole, declared this recently, stressing the obvious […]
A team of scientists and medical experts at Michigan State University have discovered a symptom that if found could be a sure sign that a heart attack is imminent. Led by Professor of Medicine Dr. […]
The age group most affected is usually the middle- age and elderly population. It is more common among Caucasians than blacks or Africans. Also, men seem to be more affected than women, although one must […]
A recent study has suggested that four cans of energy drink can trigger potentially dangerous ‘pauses’ between heart heats. A research found consuming the sugar and caffeine-packed drinks resulted in abnormal changes in blood pressure […]
Well, African walnut is in season and you might be overlooking this great health booster in nature. Aside improving memory, mood or non-verbal reasoning, heart health, and being protective from diabetes, regular intake of Africa […]
Lassa fever is an acute viral illness that occurs in West Africa. It typically occurs one to three weeks after the patient comes into contact with the virus. For the majority of Lassa fever virus […]
Nigeria faces a familiar public health challenge after an outbreak of Lassa fever claimed the lives of two patients at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, throwing the entire hospital and the city of Lagos into […]
When you savor delicious and succulent mangoes every season, you probably don’t think about the immense health benefits coming with every bite. A common nickname for mangoes is actually ‘the king of fruits’. Beyond the […]
LAGOS—Three persons under surveillance for Lassa fever at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, have tested positive to the disease. This came as Lagos State Government, yesterday, urged Lagosians not to panic, saying the epidemic […]
Cholesterol is a frequently used health term but do you know what it actually means or how it can affect you? Check out my series of quiz questions below – the answers may surprise you! […]
…with this newfound commitment to accurate data, our chances of succeeding have never been greater. Why? Because accurate data can completely change how we deliver vaccines. More detailed data can help identify patterns and give […]
Resident doctors have issued a 21-day ultimatum to the federal government to meet their demands, else they will embark on a nationwide strike. The decision was made on Saturday at the end of the national […]
A package of low-cost drugs designed to prevent deadly infections among people who are starting HIV treatment late could save 10,000 lives a year across sub-Saharan Africa, scientists believe. About one in five people who start […]
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