Medical Practitioners in Edo State have appealed to Nigerians not to politicise health issues in view of its attendant effect on the populace. The Chairman of Nigerian Medical Association, Edo Chapter, Emmanuel Osaigbovo, made the appeal on Tuesday while…
China Approves Ebola Vaccine
The China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) said Friday that it has approved an Ebola vaccine, co-developed by the military-backed Bioengineering Institute of the Chinese Academy of Military Medical Sciences and private drugmaker Tianjin CanSino Biotechnology Inc. The vaccine…
Groups working to raise awareness, immunize children, eradicate disease
From 300,000 cases three decades ago to 11 today. Those are the numbers that reflect just how close Rotary International, working with a myriad of world health organizations, is to eradicating polio from the planet for good. The two Columbus-based…
15,000 kids under 5 die from preventable illnesses each day: UN
Despite a dramatic fall in the infant mortality rate, 15,000 children aged under five still die each day around the world from preventable diseases, a UN report said Thursday (Oct 19). The report warned that because some African and South…
Global Handwashing Day Observed
Washing hands is an affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. By washing our hands, we can prevent diseases such as pneumonia, diarrhoea and typhoid, stated Dr Anup Bastola, dermatologist at Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital, Teku, Kathmandu.…
Youth obesity increases 10-fold in four decades – UN report
The number of obese children and adolescents aged five to 19 years worldwide has risen ten fold in the past four decades, a UN-backed study has revealed. The World Health Organisation (WHO) said in the study that if current trends…
There Are Reports That Monkeypox Has Resurfaced in Nigeria. What You Need to Know
. What is Monkeypox and how is it contracted? Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic disease – it’s caused by a virus transmitted from animals to humans. The virus was first identified in Denmark in 1958 during an investigation into a pox-like disease among…
This one simple thing can help keep urinary tract infections at bay
Drinking plenty of water each day may have an unexpected benefit — staving off urinary tract infections, a new study reports. Young women plagued by UTIs who drank an additional 6 cups of water each day were nearly half —…
Every man needs to know about prostate cancer
Did you know that one man dies from prostate cancer every hour? I bet you were not aware of the fact that over 40,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year. It means that more than 100 men…
Improving mental wellness at workplace
‘Six out of 10 people have certain mental health conditions that they hide from their employers’ Conflicts among colleagues, poor interpersonal relationships and the constant pressure to improve performance are common at workplaces today. This year, the World Federation for…