[ad_1] Patients visiting hospitals in Nigeria could be at great risk of contracting fresh infection as only 35 percent of health facilities are furnished with basic hygiene services, a new joint report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has revealed. The latest report has for the…
[ad_1] People consulting Dr Google should be aware of the potential risks. Online self-diagnosis has become very common. However, Googling your symptoms and self-diagnosing can increase your anxiety about your health. A researcher cautions that filtering out misinformation can be overwhelming process, and a self-misdiagnosis can be dangerous. Virtual health care was adopted more…
[ad_1] From Fred Ezeh, Abuja With over 50 per cent of unimmunised children in Sokoto State, the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has predicted that the state might, in the future, be confronted with issues of unhealthy children who won’t be able to compete favourably in national and international spaces and contribute to the Gross…
[ad_1] Tribune Online Population Commission to engage corps members for 2023 census The National Population Commission (NpopC) has disclosed plans to engage corps members as ad-hoc staff for the 2023 digital exercise. This was even as he assured that the Commission will ensure that their welfare is prioritised. The Commission’s Chairman, Hon Nasir Isa Kwarra,…
[ad_1] Lara Adejoro As the cost of lifesaving treatments and medications skyrockets, many Nigerians are rationing and risking their lives. In this report, LARA ADEJORO chronicles the struggles of some patients in dire need of healthcare that remains out of reach for them For Mr. Oladeji Ifeoluwa, every day is a living hell. He writhes in excruciating…
[ad_1] It is no secret that the state of primary healthcare in Nigeria is poor. Decades of neglect by state and local governments, whose responsibility it is to provide primary healthcare services in the country, have resulted in inefficient and poor-quality primary healthcare service delivery across the country. Every day, vulnerable people, including pregnant women…
[ad_1] The Jigawa State government says it spent N192.96 billion to implement its Maternal and Child Cash Transfer (MCCT) programme between November 2021 and June 2022. Ibrahim Rabakaya, executive secretary, Jigawa State Rehabilitation Board, disclosed this during a three-day validation of Kaduna state’s Graduation Youth-Focused Social Protection programme on Wednesday in Kano. Mr Rabakaya said…
[ad_1] Avril Lavigne has launched a fashion collection based on her debut album, Let Go. The 37-year-old star, who shot to fame as a pop-punk musician in the early 2000s with hits like Complicated and Sk8er Boi, was known for incorporating gothic glam and skater clothes into her style. The singer has released the new…
[ad_1] Oluwatobiloba Jaiyeola American multinational food company, Kraft Heinz, says it is recalling about 5,760 cases of Capri Sun Wild Cherry Flavoured Juice Drink Blend beverages, due to possible contamination. The company warned consumers that the recall came after a diluted cleaning solution which is used on food processing equipment, was accidentally introduced into a…
[ad_1] From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The newly-appointed Medical Director for Federal Neuro Psychiatrist Hospital Barnawa, Kaduna, Professor Aishatu Yusha’u Armiya’u has assumed office. She promised to prioritise staff welfare and ensure speedy mental health care delivery. A statement signed by the Hospital’s Protocol officer cum Public Relations Officer, Usman Haruna Toma, described her as a…
