The child health specialists noted that such practices cause diaper rash in the pubic area of the babies, which could further lead to an infection. The physicians also urged parents not to return to recycling old clothes and rags as alternatives to diapers. The child doctors recommended using reusable diapers and having babies wear pants […]
The physicians said this to commemorate the 2024 World Hepatitis Day celebration. The WHD is observed every July 28 to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that causes severe liver disease and cancer. The theme of this year’s celebration is ‘It’s time for action.’ The university dons, said with a person […]
A Consultant Clinical Pharmacologist and Malaria Scientist at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Michael Obaro, spoke with our correspondent on the sidelines of the 43rd annual conference of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan. Obaro lamented that over 60 per cent of Nigerians […]
CONMESS is the salary structure for medical and dental officers in the federal public service. The doctors, under the umbrella of the Medical Guild, said CONMESS was implemented for their federal counterparts with its accrued arrears from July 2023. A statement from the guild’s Chairman, Moruf Abdulsalam, said the state government should honour the agreement […]
The physicians emphasised that Nigeria must undertake a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to alleviate the burden of these diseases. This approach, they said, should combine governmental and individual policies with effective actions. According to the World Health Organisation, chronic respiratory diseases, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, affect nearly half a billion people worldwide. The […]
She explained that this syndrome arises from religious beliefs, ignorance about cancer, and a strong rejection and denial of having cancer. Consequently, the Director of the University of Nigeria, Centre for Clinical Trials, Nsukka, Enugu State, stated that this syndrome is causing late hospital presentations and driving high mortality and morbidity rates for cancer patients. […]
This was disclosed by the NAFDAC Coordinator in the state, Musa Momodu while speaking to newsmen on the sideline of a one-day workshop for stakeholders in Katsina . According to him, the expired drugs were recently destroyed in Kano State by their North-West Zonal Office. He explained that some of the expired drugs weighing about […]
Sanwo-Olu, a medical practitioner, suggested adding local content, including visuals and sounds as part of communication strategies based on the unique strengths and challenges of the children with special needs. She emphasised the need to educate communities on alternative communication methods and advised parents to be patient and manage their emotions for children with special […]
He explained that the move was meant to ensure that state retirees have access to healthcare after their retirement. Sanwo-Olu stated this at the official launch of the Ilera Eko Standard Jaara Health Insurance Plan and the commissioning of five virtual booths in the state held at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island. He further […]
They lamented that hospitals often struggle with inadequate power supply, which jeopardises the functioning of essential medical equipment and disrupts critical services. While advising the government to recognise hospitals as essential infrastructure deserving of reliable and subsidised electricity supply, the experts said there is a need for proactive measures to implement both immediate relief and […]