FG, stakeholders commit to elimination of pediatric HIV, optimal PMTCT services

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…

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She gets a new face and a 2nd chance to live

  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…

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Ebonyi intensifies monitoring of general hospitals for better service delivery

  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…

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Consumption of cassava will prevent osteoporosis in Nigeria, developed countries – Expert TT

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…

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Why Deworming Twice a Year Matters

  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:…

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Doctor title: Rejoinder to the Nigerian Association of Resident doctors

  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…

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NASCP to host national HIV health sector symposium

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…

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