Category: Health
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UNFPA, Global Affairs to support free fistula surgeries in Sokoto, Bauchi
The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Global Affairs, Canada will support and fund free Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF) repairs in Goronyo, Sokoto state and Gamawa, Bauchi state. Mr Musa Isa, Director, Fistula Foundation Nigeria (FFN), made this known in a statement in Abuja on Friday. He said that the exercise, which is to be done…
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COVID-19 vaccine is safe, Umahi assures Ebonyi residents
Gov. David Umahi has assured Ebonyi residents of the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine delivered to the state by the Federal Government.Umahi gave the assurance on Thursday, after recieving a jab of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, along with his Deputy, Dr Kelechi Igwe.He advised the people to be courageous to take the vaccine, notwithstanding…
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2021 World Kidney Day: practitioners sensitise people on medical check-ups for kidney health
Three joint Units of Nigerian Health Workers have advised Nigerians to always undergo regular medical checkups to guard against kidney problem. The advice was given, in Abuja, on Thursday, during à medical screening at the GSM community, Wuse Zone 1, to commemorate World Kidney Day, celebrated on March 11 every year. The three units included, …
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Edo receives 81, 080 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines
The Edo Government on Wednesday received 81,080 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines for distribution in the state, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr Osamwonyi Irowa, has said. He said that the vaccines were delivered along side the syringes, also numbering 81, 080. “We also received the adhesive code stickers of the same number. And…
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Zambia Gets First Female Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Amanda Nang’andu Malungo, a Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon has shattered the glass ceiling to become the first female plastic surgeon in Zambia following her successful double qualification; Masters in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the Smile Train- COSECSA Fellowship programme. Dr. Nang’andu has chosen to dedicate her career to treating cleft lip and…
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2 people die in South Korea after receiving AstraZeneca vaccine – Reports
Two South Korean citizens, who had multiple underlying diseases, died after receiving AstraZeneca’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, media reported on Wednesday, citing officials. Both people were receiving treatment at long-term care hospitals in the province of Gyeonggi, which form the Seoul Capital Area. According to state news agency Yonhap, the first person was in their 50s.Hours…
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Decline of new COVID-19 cases is slowing down -WHO
The global number of new COVID-19 cases fell by 11 per cent to 2.4 million last week, a lower rate than in the previous four weeks. A World Health Organisation (WHO) report showed on Wednesday. According to the organisation, the week on week decline slowed down significantly in Europe, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region. It…
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Heatwave: Drink water, stay hydrated, medical expert urges Ebonyi residents
Dr Richard Nnabu, Medical Director, Ebonyi State Government House Clinic, on Thursday advised residents to drink a lot of water to stay hydrated during the current heat wave. Nnabu, a Public Health Physician told our correspondent on Thursday in Abakaliki that it was advisable to drink at least three litres of water per day. According…
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Consumption of soft drinks, sweet beverages fueling Nigeria’s malnutrition crisis — Dietician
A dietician, Motunrayo Oduneye, says that the consumption of soft drinks or sugary beverages is fueling the malnutrition crisis in the country. Oduneye, an Assistant Chief Dietitian, University College Hospital, Ibadan, made the assertion on Wednesday in Ibadan while speaking with our correspondent. Oduneye said that soft drinks are high in calories and sugar with…
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Kano Govt prosecutes 200 residents for violating COVID-19 safety protocols
Kano State Government says it has prosecuted no fewer than 200 residents for violating the Coronavirus (Covid-19) safety protocols. Malam Muhammad Garba, the State Commissioner for Information made the disclosure in a statement in Kano on Monday. Garba said the violators were arrested and prosecuted by the mobile courts attached to the joint team of…