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Self-Medication in Nigeria: A Dangerous Habit We Normalize
In many Nigerian homes, the cupboard designated for medicine is as normal as a cabinet for the cooking pot. A headache strikes, and someone reaches for painkillers, or someone develops a cough and antibiotics become the resort without a prescription. A fever, and antimalarial drugs are taken automatically. For countless Nigerians, this is not considered […]
Nasarawa Approves N1bn for Medical Equipment to Boost Primary Healthcare
Executive Secretary of the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Usman Iskilu-Saleh, said the funding is part of efforts to ensure at least one functional primary healthcare centre in each of the state’s 147 wards by 2027. He noted that 58 facilities previously revitalised under a World Bank initiative have been completed, with additional projects underway, […]
Oyo upgrades 66 health centres to boost healthcare delivery
The Oyo State Government has commenced a comprehensive upgrade of 66 Primary Healthcare Centres across the state, equipping them with essential medical tools and alternative power sources to ensure improved healthcare delivery at the grassroots level. The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, stated this in a statement on Saturday, made available to […]
Road crash claims two health workers, child in Edo
Reports say the health workers are Mrs Mary Oseikhuemen, a nurse, and Mrs. Juliet Idialu, a health attendant attached to Esan West Local Government Area. The nurse also lost her four-month-old baby in the accident, while four other staff sustained various degrees of injuries. Two of the injured staff have been discharged, while two others […]