EASY WAYS TO STOP MALARIA BEFORE IT STARTS Malaria is one of the most pressing health issues in Africa today, affecting millions of people, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite advancements in medical science, malaria continues to cause widespread illness and death each year. Fortunately, malaria is a preventable disease, and there are simple, effective…
The Ekiti State Waste Management Agency has set up a special task force to apprehend and prosecute residents who habitually dispose of waste in unauthorised places. The Director General of the Waste Management Agency, Sukanmi Onipede, confirmed this to newsmen in Ado Ekiti, explaining that despite the provision of waste bins, some residents continue…
Ebola: Nigeria On High Alert As NCDC Updates Emergency Contingency Plan By Shalom Oludele The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has heightened surveillance efforts following the confirmation of an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Uganda. Speaking in Abuja, NCDC Director-General Dr. Jide Idris reassured Nigerians that while no cases have been…
Ekiti govt trains new health workers, emphasises professionalism Ekiti State Commissioner for Capacity Development and Training, Prof. Patrick Tedela, has restated the government’s commitment to regularly training health workers to maintain top-tier healthcare service delivery in the state. Speaking at a three-day orientation workshop for newly employed clinical and non-clinical officers of the State Hospitals’…
Improved healthcare service for a better Nigeria Healthcare in Nigeria has become a critical issue that we can no longer ignore. The system is crumbling under the weight of inefficiencies, and the situation has left many Nigerians at the mercy of high costs, poor services, and a lack of adequate medical infrastructure. Every day, lives…
Kebbi Govt. Distributes Foodstuff to Over 27,000 Flood Victims in Shanga LGA The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has distributed food items to 27,304 people affected by flood in Shanga Local Government Areas of the state. Distributing the food items to the beneficiaries at Dugu village, Shanga LGA, on…
THE GLOBAL IMPACT OF CANCER AND THE IMPERATIVE FOR PREVENTION Cancer remains one of the most formidable challenges in global health, claiming millions of lives each year and affecting countless families. In my ongoing research to explore ways to completely eradicate cancer, I have come to a crucial realization: defeating cancer is not an overnight…
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HEPATITIS Hepatitis is a critical global health issue that affects millions of people each year. It is an inflammation of the liver, usually caused by viral infections. The five main types of hepatitis viruses are Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E, each with unique causes, transmission methods,…
Cholera outbreak: Abuja ATWAP Chairman tasks residents on hygiene In light of the escalating cholera outbreak affecting various parts of Nigeria, Chairman of the Association of Table Water Producers (ATWAP) Abuja Chapter, Hon. Muhammed Okpanachi Akwuh, has issued a heartfelt plea to residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. With the Nigeria Centre for…
Nigerians Urge to Embrace healthy lifestyles. Nigerians have been urged to embrace healthy life styles to improve their physical health towards attaining centenary age. A Clinical Psychologist, Dr Adedotun S. Ajiboye gave the advice while delivering a talk, titled ” Your Health and Wellbeing” at a Webinar, held on Sunday. He said study has revealed…
