Tag: disease
‘Bad breath, A Warning Sign of Gum Disease’ -Physician
Dr Innocent Osazuwa, a medical practitioner, Benin in Edo, says persistent bad breath or bad taste in the mouth may…
World Bank commits additional $120m for diseases surveillance
The Word Bank Board of Directors says it has approved the third Regional Disease Surveillance Systems Enhancement (REDISSE) Project and…
Health is more than the absence of disease: adequate nutrition is a critical part of the equation
When faced with a crisis, our natural reaction is to deal with its immediate threats. Ateka* came to the make-shift…
IDPs: 450 die from diseases, malnutrition in Borno
The Borno State Government has confirmed that 450 people died from ailments and malnutrition across the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)…
Lagos yet to ascertain disease that killed 20 children
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government is yet to ascertain the disease which killed 20 children in Eti-Osa Local Government…
20 Deadliest Diseases In Human History
Human history is undoubtedly stained with the blood of men, women and children killed in war, but it is disease…
The Disease Called Food Waste
Think. Eat. Save. Reduce your foodprint. That’s the theme of World Environment Day 2013. The new food-inspired global campaign focuses…
Can APC Cure Nigeria’s Headache? (2)
By Chido Onumah I have no illusions about the challenges (some of which are beginning to manifest) and limitations of…
One woman’s battle against sickle cell disease
There was nothing about Bukola Sogbuyi’s appearance to betray her health condition. Looking radiant, chubby and peaceful, it was hard…
Don’t Share Food With Chickenpox Patients —Doctor
Dr Amupitan Rotimi, a general practitioner, has warned people against sharing food or drinks with persons who have chickenpox, a…
Institute To Establish TB Labs
The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN), says it will establish more tuberculosis laboratories to eradicate the disease in Nigeria.…