A Pediatrician, Dr Nuhu Sule, has advised parents to limit their children’s consumption of sugary foods and beverages to avoid diabetes. Sule gave the advice in an interview in Kaduna on Wednesday. He said that sugary foods and bevarages such…
The National Primary Health Development Agency (NPHCDA), said 718,412 eligible people have been vaccinated, using the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines as of on Wednesday. The NPHCDA disclosed this on its official Twitter handle on Wednesday. Nigeria kicked off vaccination since March…
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Thursday commenced an indefinite nationwide strike to press home their demands for improved welfare and working conditions. The doctors are also demanding for immediate payment of all salaries o wed to all…
The Association of Resident Doctors, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (ARD-UITH) branch, on Thursday joined the nationwide strike over welfare issues. The striking doctors are pressing for improved salaries, allowances and poor working condition. Dr Badmus Habeeb, the President of…
The Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital (NNRH), Ojo says it has not recorded any adverse effect from people vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine in its facility. Dr Munirat Afolayan, Head of Public Health Department at the NNRH, disclosed this in an…
The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Action (MOA) with the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to avert the union’s planned nationwide strike. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, disclosed this while addressing newsmen at…
Enugu State Government on Wednesday launched the ‘COVID-19 Heroes and Heroins Campaign’ to celebrate survivors of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the state. Report state that the celebration followed by the stat The Deputy Governor, Mrs Cecelia Ezeilo, said that…
The Ondo State Government has lauded the initiators of the proposed Mother and Child Hospital at Ode-Ugbo, Ilaje Local Government area of the state. Dr Bobola Babatola, the Director, Ondo State Hospital Management Board, who led a medical team to…
The Students’ Union of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has embarked on sensitisation to create awareness on COVID-19 protocols and prevention. The union organised the sensitisation campaign as part of its 2021 Health Week, specifically dedicated to COVID-19. Miss Halimat…
…..Says health remain topmost priority of his administration By Titus Atondu, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom on Tuesday commissioned the permanent office complex for the Benue State Primary Health Care Board. Ortom who performed the commissioning ceremony in Makurdi…
