Kissing is one of the most natural ways humans express love, affection, and connection. Whether it’s a peck on the cheek, a passionate kiss, or a loving forehead kiss, this simple act has deeper benefits beyond just romance. From boosting emotional bonds, reducing stress to improving overall health, kissing plays an important role in our [&hel...
•Governor Charles Soludo Health professionals under the umbrella of the Organised Health Sector Unions in Anambra State have issued a passionate appeal to Governor Charles Soludo to urgently implement the 100% Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS), warning that failure to do so may trigger fresh industrial action. Speaking at a press ...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says Lassa fever has claimed 127 lives across 18 states in Nigeria as of Epidemiological Week 14. According to the NCDC, Ondo, Bauchi, and Edo states account for more than 70 per cent of confirmed infections, reports NAN. In its latest weekly situation report released today, [&hellip...
Marriage is a beautiful and lifelong commitment, but before saying “I do,” it is important for couples to undergo important medical tests to ensure a healthy future together. These tests help in preventing potential health risks, ensuring compatibility, and preparing for a healthy family, reports Saturday Tribune. Ignoring these screenings cou...
•Hepatitis B Hepatitis continues to claim lives across Nigeria, yet many remain unaware of its deadly impact. In this video, we shed light on this silent killer — its causes, symptoms, and the growing threat it poses to public health. Learn about prevention, early detection, and what’s being done to fight hepatitis in Nigeria. This […]...
No fewer than 16,000 medical doctors left Nigeria to practice abroad in the last five to seven years , the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has said. He made the disclosure yesterday in Abuja during the annual capacity-building workshop of the Association of Medical Councils of Africa (AMCOA), and [&...
•Tinubu Pharmacists under the auspices of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) have petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu calling for a more equitable system for political appointments in the health sector, which is currently skewed to favour physicians. The petition, signed by Pharm. Ayuba Ibrahim Tanko, PSN President, and Pharm. G...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said multi-sectoral state-level Emergency Operation Centres (EOCs) have been activated in six states in response to the cerebrospinal meningitis in the country. This is as it also revealed that the death toll from the meningitis outbreak in the country has hit 151, reports Daily Trus...
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said that improving the rate at which children are breastfed exclusively for the first six months can save the lives of 520,000 children in the next 10 years. The Chief Nutrition Officer of UNICEF, Enugu Field Office, Mrs. Ngozi Onuora, stated this in a goodwill message at a […]
•NAFDAC Director-General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is increasing efforts to block the entry of substandard and counterfeit products into Nigeria, particularly from China and India, the country’s two largest pharmaceutical trade partners. At a stakeholders’ meeting yesterday...