Jennifer Ehidiamen
A one-day awareness
campaign on the dangers and realities of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis was held
on Thursday at Business Information and Training Centre (BITC), Lafia
Nasarawa State....
8th Annual Prof. Olukoye Ransome Kuti Lecture Holds Tomorrow
This year's edition of the annual lecture initiated 8 years ago in memory of Professor Olukoye Ransome Kuti, a former Nigerian health minister will hold tomorrow in Lagos and the guest lecturer this year is the executive governor of Ekiti state, Dr. Kayode Fayemi who will be speaking on...
Insects Are Nutritious And Safe To Eat, UN Says
While this may not be
an appealing idea to many Nigerians, "Eat More Insects" is the title of a new book recently
released by the Food and Agricultural organization (FAO). According to the international organization, beetles, wasps and caterpillars are part of a group of unexplored sources of nutrition...
University of Ibadan Holds Inaugural Lecture On Microbes
Nigeria's premier university, the University of Ibadan has announced that its eighth inaugural lecture holding this Thursday 30 May, 2013, will be focusing on microbes.
According to the university, the lecture will be delivered by Prof. Bolanle A. Adeniyi of the department of Pharmaceutical...
[Workshop] Trauma Management Training Holds In Ibadan For Road Users
Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo state will on Friday host a workshop on good road ethics and trauma management organised by Kwapda’as Road Safety Demand (KRSD) Trust Fund.
In a statement made available to HealthNewsNG by KRSD Project Manager, Kezie Okpala, the organizers said the...
Women Deliver 2013 Underway In Malaysia, Link To Live Stream
This year's edition of the Women Deliver, a global conference calling for investments in girls and women officially kicked off today in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.
The conference according to the organizers accords participants the opportunity to meet advocates and experts at what is described...
Nigeria's First Lady Seeks Partnerships To Tackle Teenage Pregnancy Scourge In Africa
Call has been made for stakeholders to work together to ensure that an end is brought to teenage pregnancy in Africa. The call was made by the President of African First Ladies Peace Mission and Nigeria's First Lady, Dame Patience.
She stated this while speaking in Sierra Leone. According...
Leprosy Outbreak Hits Northern Nigeria
A resurgence of leprosy has been reported in Gombe state. According to the Programme Officer, Gombe State Office of the Leprosy and Tuberculosis Control Programme, new 5 cases were reported within the first quarter of 2013. He said the reported cases were in children.
He said the affected...
[VIDEO REPORT] Twice Weekly Oral Sex Prescription Lands Doctor In Trouble
Dr. Zegarra, a Sacramento-based medical practitioner is in trouble for advising his patient to perform oral sex at least two times a week on her husband after she complained that her gag reflex may interfere with a scheduled internal examination of her upper gastrointenstinal tract, a procedure known as endoscopy.
Through the procedure, examinations could be carried out on vital organs including...
Many Pregnant Women In Nigeria Forget Their Clinic Days - Hugh Alies
An mHealth company, Hugh Alies has revealed that it is encouraging busy pregnant Nigerian women to stick to their clinical appointments with the aid of a mobile technology that notifies them of their next antenatal clinic appointment.
Product Advisor, Hugh Alies, Dr. Nkiruka Orajiaka,...
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Announces 50 New Grants Of $100,000 Each
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation had just announced a new set of grant awards for its Grand Challenges Explorations program, this in addition to the foundation's currently open opportunities.
In a statement made available to HealthNewsNG, the foundation said the new announcement is...
Africa's Health Facilities Are Grossly Inadequate - WHO
A study carried out in several African nations has revealed that in all ramifications, health facilities in Africa are grossly inadequate. According to the research carried out in the African nations and published by the WHO's Regional Office for Africa, ordinary citizens across Africa are dissatisfied...
Stakeholders Debate Hygiene As London Plans To Convert Sewage Into Drinking Water
A new strategy has been revealed by the company that supplies drinkable water for the city of London with which it will be able to supply sufficient water for the mega city. According to Thames Water, its long-term strategy will see it supplying drinking water from recycled sewage.
The company...
Yellow Fever Vaccination Now Single Dose - WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that individuals no longer need to take booster vaccination dosage that used to be recommended to be taken ten years after the initial vaccination. This was revealed by the WHO in its Weekly Epidemiological Record (WER).
In the report, it said...
Pharmaceutical Company Honours Health Minister
An award of excellence was today conferred on Nigeria's health Minister, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu by the management of Interpharma Pharmaceuticals who said the award was in recognition of the minister's outstanding performance in the health ministry in particular, and the health sector in general.
The...
New Study Advocates Integration Of Healthcare And Social Care
A new study published today in the British Medical Journal recommended the incorporation of healthcare and social care. According to the researchers, there shouldn't be barrier between both services.
In Nigeria and other parts of the world, healthcare and social care are separate but according...
[Guest Post] En Route WBDD2013 - Deciphering The Power Of A Pint
Ifeoluwa Sylva
ifeoluwasylva@gmail.com
Two weeks ago, in the hospital where I work, a male adult patient was
admitted late in the night with a bad case of gastro-intestinal bleeding.
Within hours, the patient had bled out a pail of blood and was still bleeding.
In the middle...
WHO DG Calls For Transparency In Disease Outbreak Reporting And Surveillance
A call has been made for member nations to ensure transparency and vigilance in disease reporting and surveillance. The Director-General of the WHO, Dr. Margaret Chan made the call in her opening remark at the ongoing 66th World Health Assembly holding in Geneva, Switzerland.
According to her,...
WHO Releases Agenda For 66th World Health Assembly
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its provisional agenda for the organization's 66th World Health Assembly which begins officially today in Geneva, Switzerland.
According to the released document, the opening session will feature the appointment of the Committee of Credentials, Election...
A Tribute To My Family Doctor
Not many had the opportunity of having a professor as family doctor, I was lucky to have one until he got so expensive and decided to abandon taking care of our family health needs for a higher and more rewarding calling.
To me, and just like most people who had or still have a family doctor, those...
[Dream Job] US CDC Recruiting Program Specialist For Abuja-based HIV Medical Transmission Prevention Program
Vacancy exists in Abuja, Nigeria for Program Specialist, HIV Medical Transmission Prevention at US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The call for applications which was officially announced on Wednesday May 19, 2013 will close on Tuesday May 28, 2013.
In the official job...
Living With 4 Kidneys In Africa
Few days ago, UK media published the story of a lady that went to the hospital complaining of pains due to a previous diagnosis of urine infection but was later discovered to have four kidneys. This is quite a deviation from the popular stories of patients on the renal wards of hospitals who are...
Nigeria's Medical Laboratory Scientists Accuse NMA, MDCAN of Contempt of Court
The last words may not have been
heard on the current hiatus in the Nigerian health sector with the National
President of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria
(AMLSN) accusing the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and Medical and Dental
Consultants Association of Nigeria...
Philanthropist Promotes Police Hygiene With Toilets Donation
The efforts of Nigerian Police Force aimed at promoting hygiene got a major boost with the donation of a block of toilets and bathrooms by the Chairman of Mellos Group of companies, Mr. Abimbola Ayo-Yusuf to the Bode Thomas Police Station located at Surulere in Lagos state.
Mr. Yusuf said he made...
NMA Unveils Speaker As Medical Check Up Ambassador, Makes Case For National Health Bill
The Speaker of the Nigerian Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal was today unveiled as the Face of Medical Check Up in Nigeria by the nation's association of medical practitioners – the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA).
At the event, the NMA delegation stressed the need...
Expert Suggests How To Prevent Football-Induced Cardiac Emergencies
With the final match of UEFA's Europa League currently underway between Chelsea FC and Benfica FC, HealthNewsNG is drawing attention to the health impacts of football games. As a soccer loving nation, the Nigerian media is often filled with news of harmful outcomes of soccer matches.
Understanding...
n-3 Fatty Acids Have No Effect On Cardiovascular Diseases, New Study Shows
A major setback has hit cardiovascular disease treatment and management with the discovery that n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have no beneficial effect on individuals who have history of myocardial infarction or heart failure.
In the study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, The...
1 Million Nigerians To Benefit From $60 Million Healthcare Partnership
The Nigerian government has expressed its commitment to the improvement of healthcare services available to Nigerians at the grassroots by launching the African Health Market for Equity - a partnership project with World Bank, International Finance Corporation Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation,...
Job Opportunity For Nurses And Midwives In Lagos
Vacancies exist for nurses and midwives in a Lagos-based hospital. Below are the details about the job and how to apply courtesy Jobberman.
Job Responsibilities:
Provides
medical care and treatment to obstetrical patients under supervision of
obstetrician, delivers babies, and instructs patients...
Angelina Jolie Loses Both Breasts To Cancer Prevention Surgery
Popular multi-award winning Hollywood actress, Angelina Jolie, has revealed that she has undergone surgery to remove both breasts (double mastectomy) to minimize her 90 per cent of suffering from breast cancer.
The actress revealed this in an article she wrote for New Times
entitled "My Health Decision"
She...
Vacancies For Medical Laboratory Scientists At JUTH
The management of Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) has announced that vacancies exist in its medical laboratory department for duly qualified medical laboratory scientists seeking the post of interns at its tertiary health facility.
HealthNewsNG inquiry revealed that the hospital is currently...
Breastfeeding Helps Combat Obesity, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure And Low IQ - New WHO Report
The long-term effects of breastfeeding were the focus of a new publication that has been published by the global health governing body, the World Health Organisation (WHO). The publication titled "Long-term effects of breastfeeding: a systemic review" is the product of a systematic review carried...
Nigeria Responsible For All New Cases Of Polio In Africa - Health Ministry
The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health has revealed that the nation is responsible for the new 14 cases of poliomyelitis that were confirmed in 2013 in Africa. This was revealed in the ministry's Weekly Epidemiology Report.
"So far, 14 confirmed polio cases were reported in 2013 and Nigeria now...
HealthNewsNg Exclusive: Nigerian Medical Association's Website Domain Has Expired
HealthNewsNg has exclusively gathered that the official website of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) - the umbrella body of physicians in Nigeria is no longer function following the expiration of the site's domain registration. Our investigation showed that the NMA, whose members exceed 35,000...
Policemen Invades University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Doctor Shot
The crisis in Borno state today took a dramatic turn when officers of the Nigerian Police Force besieged the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. During the visit, a medical officer was shot, several others were beating and equipment in some laboratories were destroyed by the angry officers.
Speaking...
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