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 […]
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 […]
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 […]