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…
FG unveils Kwara oxygen committee
FG unveils Kwara oxygen committee In line with the guidelines provided in the National Oxygen policy, the Federal Ministry of Health has inaugurated the Kwara State Oxygen Coordinating Committee. Similarly,…
FG to place 80% hypertensive Nigerians on treatment
The Federal Government said it has instituted strategic interventions at the Tertiary, Secondary, and Primary Health Care levels to screen at least 80 per cent of the eligible population and…
Strike: Negotiations ongoing with Resident doctors – FG
The Federal Government says negotiations are ongoing with stakeholders over the five-day warning strike embarked upon by members of the National Association of Resident Doctors on Wednesday. Fielding questions from…
Researchers discover antidote for world most poisonous mushroom
Scientists from Australia and China believed that they may have found an antidote for the world’s most poisonous mushroom, according to newly published research. Scientists said they believe that a…
Antibiotics resistance, biggest threat to global health, says Pfizer
Pfizer has said Antimicrobial Resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health. It stated this during a virtual media roundtable to create awareness about Antimicrobial Stewardship. In a…
Parkinson’s disease affects over 10m globally – Foundation
A non-governmental organisation, Adewunmi Desalu Parkinson’s Foundation has said the Parkinson’s disease affects more than 10 million persons, globally. The Foundation said this during the maiden edition of the Parkinson…
‘Good health will boost national productivity’
The O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation has said good health will boost individual and national productivity. Speaking at the 38th Free Medical Mission of the O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation where 5,000 people received…