Viral hepatitis is a major global health issue affecting nearly 400 million people worldwide. In observance of World Hepatitis Day, July 28, learn more about three common types of viral hepatitis: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C.
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
Viral hepatitis is a major global health issue - CDC
Viral hepatitis is a major global health issue affecting nearly 400 million people worldwide. In observance of World Hepatitis Day, July 28, learn more about three common types of viral hepatitis: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C.
WHO releases guidelines on treatment of hepatitis C
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued its first guidance for the treatment of hepatitis C,
a chronic infection that affects an estimated 130 million to 150
million people and results in 350 000 to 500 000 deaths a year.
New drug approved for the treatment of Hepatitis C
Nigeria can tackle hepatitis through NHIS - NMA
Dr. Osahon Enabulele, president of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has stated that Nigeria can reduce the incidence of hepatitis through the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) through which infected individuals could have access to more affordable treatments - especially for individuals with liver cancer and liver failure.
Stakeholders Advocate For An Increase In Awareness To Curb The Spread Of HIV and Hepatitis In Nasarawa State
Jennifer Ehidiamen
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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.
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