Category: Health
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Lagos Government Shuts Down Hospital Over Unethical Blood Transfusion Practices
By Milcah Tanimu An unnamed private hospital in Lagos State has been closed by the government due to its unethical practice of collecting and transfusing unscreened and unlabelled blood to unsuspecting patients. This hospital, situated in Ago-Okota within the Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area, was identified and sealed by the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS)…
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ITN: Kwara Health Commissioner seeks Emir’s support
• As Emir hails process, urges massive collection of nets Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Ahead of the flag off of the distribution of over two million Insecticide Treated Nets (ITN) to various households in Kwara state, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam has solicited the prayers and support of the Emir of Ilorin,…
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NPHCDA Awards Zulum for Primary Healthcare Delivery
From Lateef Taiwo Borno state Governor Babagana Umara Zulum Has received an outstanding award for service delivery in the provision of primary healthcare services in Borno State. The coordinator of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr Faisal Shu’sub, made the presentation of the award at the Government House in Maiduguri. “ This…
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**High Proportion of Vitiligo Patients in the US Do Not Receive Treatment, Study Finds**
By Milcah Tanimu A study published in Dermatology and Therapy reveals that nearly half (49.9%) of patients recently diagnosed with vitiligo in the United States did not receive any treatment during the first year following their diagnosis. Furthermore, 56.5% of patients who had not previously received treatment related to vitiligo before their diagnosis also did…
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Maternal Mortality: MRHRC Reports 82,000 Annual Deaths Among Pregnant Women and Mothers
In a concerning revelation, the Maternal and Reproductive Health Research Collective (MRHRC) disclosed that a staggering 82,000 Nigerian women succumb to pregnancy-related complications annually. Professor Bosede Afolabi, the founder and chairperson of MRHRC, deemed this mortality rate the highest globally, underscoring the critical need for intensified reproductive health campaigns, especially in rural regions. During a…
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NOA Flags-Off UNICEF Support, Community Mobilisation To Improve Alternative Care For Almajiri, Adolescent Girls
From Lateef Taiwo, Kaduna The National Orientation Agency (NOA), has flagged off the conduct of a UNICEF support community mobilisation to improve alternative care for Almajiri and Out Of School Adolescent Girls (OSAG) in Kaduna. The flag-off by NOA, Kaduna Directorate, which was in collaboration with the Kaduna State Government, is geared towards improving parenting…
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WHO Allocates $16 Million to Combat Cholera
By Milcah Tanimu The World Health Organization (WHO) has taken action to address the growing cholera crisis by releasing $16 million from the WHO Contingency Fund for Emergencies. Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of WHO, made this announcement during an online news conference. Dr. Tedros outlined the multifaceted approach the organization is taking to combat…
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“Afe Babalola Hospital: 14 Successful Kidney Transplants”
By Milcah Tanimu The Afe Babalola University Multi-System Hospital, located in Ado-Ekiti, has achieved another remarkable milestone in the field of medicine, having recently completed four successful kidney transplant surgeries. Dr. Kolawole Ogundipe, the Chief Medical Director, shared this news during a press briefing held at the multi-billion Naira hospital situated within Afe Babalola University.…
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“Federal Government’s Pledge to Enhance Traditional Medicine for Sustainable Healthcare”
By Milcah Tanimu In a resolute commitment to advance traditional medicine, the Federal Government is poised to implement favorable policies and invest in scientific research and innovation. Dr. Adetunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, underscored this determination during the 2023 African Traditional Medicine (ATM) day event in Abuja. The World…
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World Hepatitis Week: Edo Hospital Offers Free Screening, Vaccination To Residents
FROM Lateef Taiwo , BENIN CITY The Edo Specialist Hospital on Monday commenced a four day free screening and vaccination on hepatitis B for residents of the state. The exercise is being observed to commemorate the 2023 World Hepatitis Week. Speaking with Newsmen on the sideline, Dr Esene Samuel, the team lead said the week…