A new study carried out in Finland has concluded that more strain at work
might mean more illness in old age. Researchers said physical and mental job
strain were tied to hospital stays later in life.
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Surgeon suspended for signing initials on a patient's internal organ
A British surgeon is currently
under investigation after his suspension over allegations that he “branded” his
initials onto a patient’s liver, media reported on Tuesda...
Strike paralysed activities in Nigerian hospitals
The five-day warning strike embarked upon by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) paralysed activities in the nation's various government-owned hospital...
Tomato-rich diet protects postmenopausal women from breast cancer
Scientists have announced that diet rich in tomato could help protect at-risk postmenopausal women from breast cancer. The study has been accepted for publication in Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism published by The Endocrine Society...
Bauchi state government built 550 health centres in 3 years
Isa Yuguda, governor of Bauchi state, northern Nigeria has revealed that between 2011 and 2013, the state government built 550 healthcare centers with the goal of increasing access to healthcare facilities...
Why we went on strike - Nigerian doctors
The president of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) said the warning strike embarked upon by the nation's doctors warning strike was aimed at drawing the attention of the state government to the problems in the nation's health sector...
Nigerian state sacks nurses en masse
The government of Zamfara state in northern Nigeria has sacked all its 400 health staff comprising of Nurses and Midwives...
CDC raises awareness over mosquito-borne viral disease
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued warning for the French Caribbean dependency of St. Martin over the locally spreading mosquito-borne viral disease....
I am not responsible for doctors' strike - minister
Nigeria's minister of health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu has said he is not responsible for the strike embarked upon by member of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA). ...
Medical students develop Smartphone Physical examination technology
Medical students at the John Hopkins University in Baltimore and the University of Pennsylvania have developed an innovation that could give users a 10 minute physical examination. The technology can check user's heart rate and blood pressure, as well as test for sexually transmitted infections...
Organizers drive PharmaTech Africa 2014 dialogue forward with HealthNewsNG partnership
PharmaAfrica, organizers of PharmaTech Africa Exhibition and Conference have partnered with HealthNewsNG.com, Africa's leading online health news platform, with the goal of driving the dialogue forward....
Nigerian doctors begin 5-day nationwide strike
Nigerian doctors under the umbrella body of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) will today begin a five-day nationwide strike to protest the inability of the federal government to meet the demands of the associatio...
How to lose weight quickly
Male or female, old or young, no one wants to become or remain overweight. This is why "How to lose weight" is one of the most Googled health queries of all time...
Nigerian government urged to establish more water quality monitoring labs
The Nigerian government has been advised to establish more laboratories and centers to monitor quality of water supplied to citizens in the country. The advice was given by Prof. Yohanna Lohdip of the department of Chemistry, University of Jos, Plateau state...
A physiotherapist does more for a stroke patient than a physician, says expert
Stroke is an ailment that has become quite common in Nigeria, especially among individuals who are older than 50 years...
Rotary International honors Queen Elizabeth II for supporting polio eradication
Rotary
International today (Monday) recognized and honored Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II with the Rotary International Award of Honor to celebrate the
60th anniversary of her Coronation. ...
Nigerian govt and ARFH train community health extension workers on birth control
Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), through the Association for
Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH), has commenced a national training
of community health extension workers (CHEWs) on boosting access to
long lasting contraceptives in the country. ...
Nigerian Medical Association to embark on nationwide strike this weekend
The umbrella body of Nigerian doctors, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike on Saturday December 14, 2013 due to the inability of the federal government to meet the demands of the associati...
GE Healthcare and Phillips unveiled as sponsors for Africa Healthcare Summit 2014
Organizers of the Africa Healthcare Summit 2014, Oliver Kinross Ltd, have revealed that GE Healthcare is the platinum sponsor for the London event....
Nigerian city sets new world record for longest breakfast table
Ibadan, a major city in southwestern Nigeria has set a world record for longest breakfast table. The successful attempt was put together by international company, Nestlé....
Africa's health ministers to speak at Africa Healthcare Summit 2014
Organizers of the Africa Healthcare Summit 2014, Oliver Kinross Ltd, have released the list of confirmed speakers for the summit holding next year in London. ...
Nigeria, others increase health funding - The Global Fund
The concerted efforts of governments in the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria is manifesting in the increase in country investment on health, according to the Global Fund...
UNFPA donates equipment and commodities to Nigeria's National Primary Health Care Development Agency
The United Nations' Population Fund (UNFPA) has announced the donation of equipments and commodities worth about $6.2 million to Nigeria's National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA)...
Largest mobile health event in the world underway in Washington, DC
This year's edition of the annual mHealth Summit is currently underway at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, Washington, DC Area, USA. In its 5th year, the summit according to organizers delivers
value for stakeholders across the mobile health ecosystem.
"The event...
Nigeria records reduction in infant and maternal mortality rates
Infant mortality rate in Nigeria has reduced to 65 per 1,000 live births while maternal mortality rate has reduced to 224 deaths per 100,000 live births according to the the
Nigerian minister of health, Prof Onyebuchi Chukwu....
Economic boom in Africa is fuelling demand for improved healthcare – Oliver Kinross
Oliver Kinross Ltd, organizers of the Africa Health Care Summit,
said there is an increasing demand for improved healthcare in Africa as a
result of the economic boom the continent is recording. It added that the
health industry across the world is poised for huge growth over the new years...
Contract doctors are insecure and poorly motivated
An expert has revealed that Nigerian doctors who are employed on contract basis are contending with job security and lack dedication. ...
Novartis marks first-ever Africa Day
Novartis senior executives gathered in Basel, Switzerland for the first-ever Novartis Africa Day to review the company’s innovative work in Africa, including growing
commercial activity, novel approaches to expand access to high-quality,
affordable medicines, local talent development and the company’s...
Actress pledges support to fight against child abuse
Nigerian actress and talk show host, Tricia Esiegbe-Kerry, has made public her decision to join the battle against child sexual abuse in Nigeria.
She said she will join the fight through her foundation, Bold Faces International, through public enlightenment on the dangers of paedophilia...
Nelson Mandela Dies at 95
The president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma has announced the demise of the nation's apartheid warrior and former president, Nelson Mandela at the age of 95...
Nigerian doctors suspend two-month old strike action
The
Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at the
University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, have announced a suspension of
the strike its members embarked upon on Independence Day, October 1,
2013. ...
Nigerian state tackles HIV/AIDS stigmatization with new electronic record
The government of Gombe state in northern Nigeria has announced its readiness to produce electronic medical records for people living with
HIV/AIDS in the state...
Mental healthcare service is inadequate in Nigeria - psychiatrists
The Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN) has decried the shortage of mental healthcare facilities in Nigeria. ...
Commissioners, special advisers suspended over World AIDS Day Walk
The governor of Cross River state of Nigeria, Liyel Amoke, has suspended 20 members of the state's executive council for failing to participate in the 4km walk organized by the state government to mark the 2013 World AIDS Day in the state....
Concerted efforts can lower HIV prevalence in Nigeria - NMA
The umbrella body of Nigerian doctors, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has described concerted efforts as the potent tool in tackling the high prevalence of HIV in Nigeria....
US committed to prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Nigeria
The government of the United States of America has promised to support Nigeria in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of the HIV virus...
African nations tackle HIV/AIDS with non-surgical bloodless circumcision
Several African nations including Rwanda, Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe are tackling the spread of HIV virus with non-surgical male circumcision....
Scientists identify a more aggressive HIV strain in West Africa
A team of HIV researchers from Sweden have identified a new HIV strain that progresses to AIDS more than 2 years faster than previously identified strains....
[GUEST POST] In the fight against HIV and AIDS, Compassion is Vital
This past summer, in a small village
outside of Phnom Penh, not far from the Mekong River, I met an 8-year-old boy
named Basil. He couldn't stop laughing, playing, racing around the village like
any boy his age....
WHO releases new recommendations for HIV testing, counselling, treatment and care
In commemoration of this year's World AIDS Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released new recommendations that would increase HIV testing, counseling, treatment and care...
NAFDAC gets American Association of Laboratory Accreditation
The Mycotoxin and Pesticides Residues laboratories of the National
Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Lagos have obtained the ISO 17025 accreditation of the American
Association of Laboratory Accreditation....
600 winners emerge in Close Up Buy, Display and Win promo
Nigeria's major oral care
product, Close-up toothpaste and fabric cleaning brand, Omo have rewarded more
than 600 traders in Lagos in the Close Up Buy, Display and Win promo.
During the promo, several
winners got various prizes including Brand new Hyundai i10 cars, Generators,
TVs and lots more....
OJB Jezreel and wife inaugurate health initiative in India
Recuperating Nigeria's music superstar, OJB Jezreel and his wife, Mabel have inaugurated Speedy Recovery International Health Care Services, an organization that is based in Bangalore, Indi...
Late detection makes cancer a death sentence in Nigeria
An expert as described late detection as the reason why cancer is a death sentence in Nigeria. According to Dr
Femi Olaleye, Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, cancer is fatal in Nigeria because of the non-existence of population screening initiatives....
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announces new grant awards
The Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation have announced the latest set of grant awards for the Grand Challenges Explorations program. ...
An HIV-free Nigeria must start with pregnant women, says expert
Gloria, early 30s, is a tailor by profession. She lives in
Nassarawa, North central Nigeria. She is married, has one child and is
expecting another. ...
70% of Nigerians don't have access to toilet - UNICEF
The United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that more than 100 million Nigeria's don't have access to toilets as the nation joins the rest of the world to mark the World Toilet Day.
It said the poor sanitary condition is responsible for the spread of diseases...
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