The Acting President of the Endocrine and Metabolism Society of Nigeria, Prof Andrew Uloko, has emphasised the need to deploy technology and modern innovations to expand access to quality healthcare for the approximately 11 million Nigerians suffering from diabetes. Prof…
The United Nations Children’s Fund, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government, will commence a two-week mass immunisation of children and female teenagers starting from October 19, 2024. Speaking at a two media dialogue titled, ‘A Media Dialogue to Enhance…
In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of life, affecting both our mental and physical well-being. From work demands to personal responsibilities, managing stress effectively is crucial to maintaining a healthy balance. While stress is a natural…
The Delta State Government has warned medical personnel who provide family planning for underage girls to desist or face prosecution. The State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General (AG), Ohwovoriole Ekemejero SAN, gave the warning at the World Contraception Day…
As part of efforts to sanitise the drug distribution channels in Lagos State, pharmacists have urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to replicate the Coordinated Wholesale Centre established in Kano State to help combat the issue of fake drugs. The pharmacists, under…
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has decried the loss of 125,000 lives annually due to Tuberculosis describing the disease as a relentless public health crisis. According to a statement by her Media Aide, Busola Kukoyi, on Wednesday in Abuja,…
At least one in seven adolescents worldwide now suffer from a mental disorder, with rising rates of depression and anxiety, according to a new report released by the World Health Organisation. The report, unveiled at the United Nations’ Summit of…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has unveiled the “Catch Them Young” programme aimed at tackling the growing menace of drug abuse among Nigeria’s youth, particularly in secondary schools. The unveiling ceremony took place at Government…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has raised the alarm over the circulation of substandard and falsified medicines in Nigeria, posing a significant threat to public health. “We are maximising efforts to curb the menace of…
As the world observes Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Awareness Month, fertility specialist Dr Abayomi Ajayi has highlighted that approximately 70% of women with PCOS remain undiagnosed due to a lack of awareness. PCOS is a common hormonal condition affecting women of…
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