Expert advocates citizen-focused new health system for Nigeria
Emeritus Professor Oladipo Akinkugbe has called for a new health system that is tailored to the needs of the ordinary man in the street
Why Nigerians defecate publicly
Special report on why improved public awareness is not enough to reduce public defecation in Nigeria
First aid tips to save accident victims
The first few minutes of a medical emergency are always critical, but nearly two thirds of us admit we wouldn’t know what to do
Study identifies risk factors associated with neonatal deaths in Nigeria
A new study has identified risk factors associated with neonatal deaths in Nigeria using the 2008 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey
Doctors call for Lassa fever treatment centers in south east Nigeria
The South East zonal caucus of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has enjoined the Nigerian government to establish health centres and facilities where Lassa fever patients could be treated and managed
New study links stress at work to old age illness
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 Tuesday.
Strike paralysed activities in Nigerian hospitals
Tomato-rich diet protects postmenopausal women from breast cancer
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
Nigerian state sacks nurses en masse
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
How to lose weight quickly
Nigerian government urged to establish more water quality monitoring labs
A physiotherapist does more for a stroke patient than a physician, says expert
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.
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
UNFPA donates equipment and commodities to Nigeria's National Primary Health Care Development Agency
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
uniquely gathers healthcare and technology leaders in government, the
private sector, industry, academia, providers and not-for-profit
organizations from across the mobile health continuum to advance
collaboration in the use of wireless technology to improve health
outcomes, reduce costs and create a new paradigm in health care delivery
both in the United States and abroad," organizers said.
The focus of this year's edition is the capacity of mobile health to
provide health care at the right time and the right place.
"This channel
is fundamental in transforming the way health is managed and health care
is delivered. It has the potential to save time and energy through
every facet of the health care ecosystem- improving communications and
opportunities for changes in how health and chronic conditions are
managed, and providing better care with better outcomes," organizers said.
It added that "The mHealth Summit, the largest mobile
health event in the world, brings together providers, leaders,
influencers and visionaries in wireless and mobile health technologies
and integration as well as those in different stages of this transition
to discuss hands-on strategies, examine success stories, and explore
challenges and innovations."
This year, organizers said the general program is providing the
broadest and deepest coverage of the ecosystem in the world under one
roof.
A total of 6 keynotes would be delivered, in addition to 100 educational sessions, over 4000 exhibitors, and about 5,500 conference attendees.
There are so a number of exclusive co-located events this year.
Nigeria records reduction in infant and maternal mortality rates
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
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 Malaria
Initiative.
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 and child abuse.
One of the strategies to be deployed is The
Psychologist, a public awareness programme run by Bold Faces International, has
been released.She said she will join the fight through her foundation, Bold Faces International, through public enlightenment on the dangers of paedophilia and child abuse.
According to the media personality, The Psychologist is aimed at "preventing the sexual abuse of children and to encourage victims of child sexual abuse to come out and tell their stories via our television talk-show programme.
"We intend to use the platform of ‘The Psychologist” to address child sexual molestation in our society, to expose sexual predators and create a support platform for victims of child molestation, and to get the authorities to do more to support our children."
A 30 minute talk show
programme has also been designed for television viewers and would feature a segment titled "Brave Seat of Change" where stories by real life people who have gone through the trauma of
child molestation whilst growing up in Nigeria would be shared.
Nelson Mandela Dies at 95
Nigerian doctors suspend two-month old strike action
Nigerian state tackles HIV/AIDS stigmatization with new electronic record
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
US committed to prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Nigeria
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
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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
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.
The promo, which kicked off
in May 2013 across the country, is targeted at retailers who buy and
prominently display the Close up toothpaste tubes and sachets as well as Omo in
their stores.
Prizes ranging from Hyundai
I10 cars, Deep Freezers, Generators, Fridges, Television sets, Pure it water
Purifiers, Blenders, and Steam Irons were all for grab in the buy display and
win contest.
Speaking during the prize
presentation at the popular Ikotun market, Customer Marketing Manager Personal
Care, Unilever Nigeria, Mr. Anele Zunga said the Buy, Display & Win Promo
was introduced to appreciate Close up loyal retailers.
He said: "It's our way of
showing gratitude and appreciation to our loyal retailers for the massive
support we have received from them over the years."
According to him, the
retailers have helped the organization in promoting sales of all ranges of the
Close Up toothpaste such as the Deep Action Red Hot, Fire-Freeze, Close up
Menthol Chill, and Herbal. “We are happy to give back to traders for their hard
work and we will continue to reward and improve the lives of our
consumers," he said.
Explaining the mechanics of
the promo, Regional Sales Manager, Lagos Region, Mr. Nnamdi Okeke said the Close
Buy, Display and Win Promo was targeted at retailers who prominently
displayed the Close up toothpaste tubes and sachets in their stores.
Mr Obinna Ateu, who won the
grand prize, a brand new Hyundia i10 car thanked the brand.
He said: “I want to say a big
thank you to Close Up for this wonderful car. I’m so happy I cannot explain my
joy.’’
The prize presentation held
simultaneously in Oke-arin, Oko-odo and Ojuwoye markets in the commercial city
of Lagos.
L- R: Regional Sales Manager, Lagos Region,
Unilever Nigeria, Nnamdi Okeke; Field Sales Manager (Ikotun), Unilever Nigeria,
Olatunji Bankole and Philips Ejemeare, one of the winners of a generator set at
Ikotun Market during the Close Up Buy, Display and Win promo in Lagos recently.
L-R: Customer Marketing Manager, Unilever
Nigeria, Anele Zunsa; Assistant Customer Marketing Manager, Personal Care,
Unilever Nigeria, Ladipo Anu; Regional Sales Manager, Lagos Region, Unilever
Nigeria, Nnamdi Okeke handing over the car key to the Grand Prize of a brand
new Hyundai i10 to Obinna Ateu at Ikotun Market during the Close Up Buy,
Display and Win promo in Lagos recently.
L- R: Field Sales Manager (Ikotun), Unilever
Nigeria, Olatunji Bankole; A trader at Ikotun Market, Uju Eze and her baby, one
of the three winners of a deep freezer being congratulated by Regional Sales
Manager, Lagos Region, Unilever Nigeria, Nnamdi Okeke at Ikotun Market during
the Close Up Buy, Display and Win promo in Lagos recently.
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, India.
Late detection makes cancer a death sentence in Nigeria
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
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 in Nigeria.
These figures are coming as the Federal Government said 2,771 cases of cholera epidemics was reported this year with 124 deaths.
Speaking at the celebration of World Toilets Day, UNICEF Chief Sanitary, Water and Hygiene Officer, Kannan Nadar described the situation in Nigeria as very critical.
He said, "Nigeria has about one hundred million people without access to toilets, this is worrisome, as it is possible for everyone to own toilet, it doesn't cost much. "Sanitation and toilets are fundamental human rights. since it is possible for everyone to own toilet, it is not justified for people to die of diseases related to open defecation."
In his remark, Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, said the recent occurrence of cholera epidemics could be stopped if there was a mechanism to stop open defecation.
He said, "as many as an estimated 2771 cases and 124 deaths with case fatality rate of 4.5 per cent were reported, this yearly occurrence of cholera epidemics could be stopped if there is a mechanism to stop open defecation which will prevent contamination of water sources and foods that are major causes of cholera in the country."
Head of Governance, WaterAid Nigeria, Tolani Busari expressed concern that barely two years to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), Nigeria was yet to address the problem of poor sanitation.
She said: "staggering 37 million people still practice open defecation, nearly 100,000 children under the age of five dying of diarrhea in Nigeria every year as a result of poor sanitation and water."
She added: "Sanitation has always been the most neglected and off-track of the MDGs, with little funding, resources or political will to address the crisis. There has been little or no progress towards the agreed target of allocating 0.5 per cent of GDP to sanitation."
It said the poor sanitary condition is responsible for the spread of diseases in Nigeria.
These figures are coming as the Federal Government said 2,771 cases of cholera epidemics was reported this year with 124 deaths.
Speaking at the celebration of World Toilets Day, UNICEF Chief Sanitary, Water and Hygiene Officer, Kannan Nadar described the situation in Nigeria as very critical.
He said, "Nigeria has about one hundred million people without access to toilets, this is worrisome, as it is possible for everyone to own toilet, it doesn't cost much. "Sanitation and toilets are fundamental human rights. since it is possible for everyone to own toilet, it is not justified for people to die of diseases related to open defecation."
In his remark, Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, said the recent occurrence of cholera epidemics could be stopped if there was a mechanism to stop open defecation.
He said, "as many as an estimated 2771 cases and 124 deaths with case fatality rate of 4.5 per cent were reported, this yearly occurrence of cholera epidemics could be stopped if there is a mechanism to stop open defecation which will prevent contamination of water sources and foods that are major causes of cholera in the country."
Head of Governance, WaterAid Nigeria, Tolani Busari expressed concern that barely two years to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), Nigeria was yet to address the problem of poor sanitation.
She said: "staggering 37 million people still practice open defecation, nearly 100,000 children under the age of five dying of diarrhea in Nigeria every year as a result of poor sanitation and water."
She added: "Sanitation has always been the most neglected and off-track of the MDGs, with little funding, resources or political will to address the crisis. There has been little or no progress towards the agreed target of allocating 0.5 per cent of GDP to sanitation."
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