By Health and Science Africa The Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria ( MHWUN) has described former President Muhammadu Buhari as a patriotic and visionary leader. The National President of the union , Comrade Dr. Kabiru Ado Sani Minjibir and the Secretary General, Comrade Auwalu Yusuf Kiyawa stated this in a statement while…
By Ojoma Akor The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of Nigeria and other stakeholders in the health sector have pledged their commitment to eliminating pediatric HIV and optimizing Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) services in Nigeria. They made the commitment Tuesday in Abuja during the national HIV health sector symposium. It was organized…
By Omolola Afolabi In the spring of 2014, 18-year-old Katie Stubblefield, a promising high school student, shot herself in the face in a suicide attempt. She did not lose her life, but lost her face. After undergoing 22 reconstructive surgeries, she was given a completely new face from a “donor” who died of drug…
By Peter Samuel The Ebonyi State Ministry of Health’s monitoring team led by its Permanent Secretary, Dr. Lawrence Ezeogo, has visited five general hospitals outside Abakaliki metropolis: Owutu, Itim-Ukwu, Onueke, Ikwo and Elinwovu, to assess the performance of healthcare personnel. The team toured various wards, theatres and other units and discussed with staff in…
By Peter Samuel An agricultural researcher with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in Ebonyi State, South East Nigeria, Mr. Patrick Ogbuinya, has said that regular consumption of cassava helps prevent osteoporosis. He explained that osteoporosis is a bone disease that developed when bone minerals density and bone mass decreased, or when the quality…
By Ojoma Akor Law makers at federal and state levels have pledged to support efforts geared towards reaching zero dose children and closing immunization gaps in the country,. This was part of their resolutions in a communique issued after a two day legislative retreat in Lagos state on zero dose learning hub project for…
By Gurama A Gurama (PhD) Imagine eating well, taking vitamins, and still feeling tired, weak, or undernourished. The culprit might just be an invisible guest living inside your body—worms. Worm infections are more common than many realize, especially in places where clean water and sanitation are challenges. Thankfully, we can do something about it:…
By Gurama A Gurama, PhD. Have you ever stopped to think about what your last meal did to your body — beyond just filling your stomach? There is an old saying, “You are what you eat,” and it couldn’t be more true. Everything we put on our plate — whether healthy or harmful —…
By Ishaq Muhammed Jamiu Omeiza & Mohammed Ahmad We express our profound concern regarding the recent tumult initiated by the Nigerian Association of Resident doctors (NARD) concerning the elevation of health profession programs such as physiotherapy, pharmacy, and optometry to doctoral status. To elucidate and dispel any misconceptions, we shall commence by clarifying for…
By Ojoma Akor The National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (NASCP) of the federal ministry of health and social welfare is set to hold a national HIV health sector symposium. The symposium themed “Advancing PMTCT and Pediatric Treatment Coverage in Nigeria” will be held between Tuesday 22 July and Wednesday 23 July in…
