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Sleep Aids: A Comprehensive Guide to Better Rest

Ademola Adegbamigbe

3 years ago

The importance of a good night's rest for overall well-being is well known, but sometimes achieving that restful slumber can…
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi (left); Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire; Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat during the commissioning of medical infrastructure projects at LASUTH in Lagos

OSSAP-SDGs hands over state- of- art hospital building to LASUTH

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Also speaking, the State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi explained that the medical facility is of immense value and…
OSSAP-SDGs 80-Bed Multi-Purpose state-of-the-art Hospital unveiled in Ipetumodu town of Osun State to enhance access to quality healthcare

Excitement as OSSAP-SDGs unveils 80-bed hospital in Osun

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

In his keynote address, the Special Guest of Honour and Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, represented by the…
VP Osinbajo commends SSAP-SDGs Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire for her commitment to the 2023 Agenda and interventions across the country.

Osinbajo lauds Orelope-Adefulire over interventions in UCH, other projects in Oyo

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The Vice President spoke in Ibadan, Oyo State, during recent commissioning of the comprehensively rehabilitated works at Nigeria’s premier medical…
L-R: Representative of UNICEF in Nigeria, Cristian Munduate; former Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki; Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; and former Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akoria Obehi, at the Nigeria Primary Health Care (PHC) Leadership Challenge, in Abuja.

Edo emerges 2nd, wins ₦184mn at NGF leadership challenge for PHCs

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

By Jethro Ibileke Edo state has emerged as the runner-up, (South-South region) in the Primary Health Care (PHC) Leadership Challenge…
Resident doctors in FMC Abeokuta, set to begin strike on Monday

Patients groan as doctors join strike in Edo

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

By Jethro Ibileke Resident doctors in government hospitals in Edo state on Wednesday joined their counterparts across the country for…
Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Olorunnimbe Mamora, speaks on drugs, diagnostic process developed by agencies under the ministry

We’ve developed diagnosis, drugs for sickle cell, others – Science Minister

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The minister said that his ministry had also made significant achievements in food processing and fabrication of equipment to boost…
L-R (front row): The CMD of UBTH, Prof. Darlington Obaseki; CMD of UUTH, Prof. Emem Bassey; Governor Godwin Obaseki; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Osaigbovo Iyoha, and the Medical Director, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Uselu, Dr. Imafidon Agbonile.

Obaseki blames politicians for the collapse of Nigeria’s healthcare system

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

He stated this on Wednesday during a courtesy call by members of the Committee of Medical Directors in Nigeria, during…
A 80 Bed Multi-purpose Hospital Built and Equipped by OSSAP-SDGs in Oro, Kwara State (3)

OSSAP-SDGs delivers two hospitals in Kwara communities

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The traditional ruler of the community, Oba Ahmed Babalola, the Elese of Igbaja Land was therefore full of commendation to…
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Breastfed babies have lower risks of diabetes, other diseases – Nutritionist

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

“In the long term, breastfed children, especially exclusively breastfed infants, have been found to have a lower risk of developing…
Hawked herbs

Why you should avoid fighting malaria with unprescribed medicine

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Oyeleye said that self-medication, poor health-seeking behaviour and drinking of different herbal concoctions were exacerbating morbidity and mortality among citizens.
Tension brews in health sector over appointment of two acting medical directors by the FG for each of its 3 new National Orthopedic Hospitals.

Nigerian govt announces date to get malaria vaccine

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

World Health Organization (WHO), Country Representative in Nigeria, Dr. Walter Mulombo, called on countries in Africa, including Nigeria, to keep…
The SSAP- SDGs Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire inaugurates Paediatric Complex at the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, Lagos

Orelope-Adefulire commissions Paediatric Complex in Lagos

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

To ensure effective and efficient service delivery, Princess Orelope-Adefilire promised that her Office will further equip the complex with 10…
Police dock Nura Mohammed for colluding with others to defraud 21 officers of N100m while claiming to CSP Wale, a PA to DIG Ibrahim Olawale.

Hepatitis B vaccination taken to police barracks in FCT

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Mr Daniel Onoja, Founder of the DOF, said the medical intervention would afford the personnel the opportunity to know their…
A high-profile murder trial of a German doctor accused of killing 15 patients began in Berlin on Monday, amid public outcry.

Lagos Justice System must be applauded for Orji’s conviction – Odefa-Wachuku

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

“Orji was to be arraigned and tried before the Disciplinary Tribunal in 2021, for the negligent and poor handling of…
APC planning to cause civil unrest ahead governorship poll - Edo Govt

Edo seals private hospital over training, induction of quack nurses

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

The Director of Medical Services sued for synergy by the people to enable it rid it of illegal medical facilities…
Ghana is the first country in the world to approve a new malaria vaccine from Oxford University, with children under 3 in line to benefit.

Ghana first to approve Oxford’s malaria vaccine

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

It is unclear when the Oxford vaccine will be rolled out in Ghana.
Professor of Anatomy in Edo University, Uzairue, Obioma Nwaopara, warns on the dangers of eating charcoal-grilled red meat, locally known as 'suya'

Eating too much ‘suya’ increases chances of cancer, heart disease, death – Prof

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Prof. Nwaopara who is also the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) of the University, further advised people to avoid undue social-class…
Azerbaijan and Tajikistan has joined list of countries that have been declared as malaria-free by the World Health Organisation, WHO.

WHO certifies Azerbaijan, Tajikistan malaria-free

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

According to WHO, Azerbaijan detected its last case of locally transmitted Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax) malaria in 2012 while Tajikistan…
Nigeria’s economy will expand by $19bn in productivity if the country eliminates Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) by 2030, study says

Eliminating NTDs will boost Nigeria’s economy by $19bn – Study

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Neglected tropical diseases are a group of parasitic and bacterial diseases that are widespread among economically disadvantaged groups.

Continued Naira scarcity can lead to mental illness among Nigerians – Expert

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

“These stressors have put so much pressure on Nigerians, leading to anxiety and various forms of aggressive behaviours that are…
Yobe government confirms death of 85 people from Cerebrospinal Meningitis in the state between January 2023 to April 2024.

How you can protect yourself from meningitis – Doctor

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

"Thus, meningitis can spread easily in overcrowded and enclosed areas such as schools, daycare centres, hospitals, nursing homes, prisons, military…

Hypertension: Experts advocate strengthening PHCs to curb fatalities

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Akinroye added that the meeting recommended provision of adequate and appropriate equipment, human and financial resources at the PHC centres…

How you can prevent glaucoma – Ophthalmologist

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

The ophthalmologist added that with glaucoma, loss of vision is progressive, explaining that though the exact cause of glaucoma was…
A mother, Wosilat Suleiman loses newly delivered baby boy to a strange woman at Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia, Nasarawa State.

UNICEF sends important message to mothers over child’s mental development

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

“Exclusive breastfeeding helps the child to develop mentally and physically, it is evidence of the child’s intelligence and general activities,…
A frontline Abuja-based medical institution, Alliance Hospital, has vehemently denied allegations of engaging in illegal kidney harvesting.

90 per cent of Nigerians suffering kidney disease are unaware – Nduka

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

He urged Nigerians to protect their kidneys by getting tested, stating that early kidney disease usually has no symptoms, "so…
Flood

What Kwara health workers want from Gov. AbdulRazaq

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

The Kwara Chairman of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Alhaji Aminu Shehu, has called on Governor…

How proper oral hygiene reduces risk of cancer — Dental Therapist

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Onu said that proper hygiene was the key to optimal oral health which keeps cancer away.
LASUTH-delivered conjoined twins die

Health workers, patients groan as naira scarcity worsens in Lagos

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

many hospital owners had been challenged with operating with few staff, increasing overhead cost worsened by prolonged fuel scarcity and…
Cocoa farmers protest alleged plan to forcefully evict them from of Oluwa Forest Reserve (OA3A) in Odigbo LG by the Ondo State government

How we plan to tackle ‘Japa’ Syndrome in health sector – Ondo gov’t

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

The special adviser observed that this was not the first time 'japa' (emigration) syndrome is happening in the country, noting…
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