Treated water prevents illnesses, says firm
SFH Access to Health LTD/GTE has advised that treated water will prevent waterborne diseases and other illnesses. Speaking at the unveiling of its new product, Water Guard Tank Disinfectant, Managing…
FG unveils UNIZIK teaching hospital
The Federal Government has officially inaugurated the permanent site of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra. Speaking during the event in Nnewi, the Minister of State for Health,…
Psychologists advocate mental health policies
GreyHub Therapeutic Centre has called on the government to implement policies that will aid awareness and treatment of mental health diseases. Speaking at the opening of its Ikoyi Centre, Consultant…
Hospital advises govt on healthcare subsidy
The Ahmadiyya Hospital, Ojokoro, Lagos, has called on the income government to subsidise most medical facilities so that the poor and middle class can afford medical services. Speaking during a…
Nigeria records 12,000 new cases of obstetrics fistula annually – Surgeon
A consultant obstetrician and surgeon at the Aishah Buhari Mother and Child Hospital, Eiyekonrin, Kwara State, Dr Shukura Okesina, has submitted that Nigeria records 12,000 new cases of obstetrics fistula…
I won’t give up, says woman who lived with VVF, RVF for 30 years
Zuwaira Iliya, 46, of Makarfi village in Makarfi Local Government Area of Kaduna State has been grappling with Obstetric Fistula but has kept hope alive in spite of what appears…
Over 70% Nigerian foods rejected abroad – NAFDAC
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye said over 70 per cent of food exports from Nigeria are rejected abroad. Prof…
Postpartum collapse
This is a state of sudden deterioration in the physical and clinical condition of a mother who just delivered a baby and it is known to occur due to a…
Critically low blood pressure without treatment can cause death – Cardiologist
Consultant cardiologist at the Department of Medicine, Bayero University and Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Prof Kamilu Karaye, tells EMMANUEL OJO, the risks and complications associated with low blood pressure,…
Strike: Resident doctors sign MoU with FG over demands
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Government in an effort to end the ongoing strike. NARD commenced a five-day warning strike…