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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…
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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…
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