PROF. Tola Atinmo, Department of Human Nutrition, University of Ibadan, has identified several interrelated factors responsible for poor breastfeeding practices in Nigeria. Atinmo made the observation on Thursday in Lagos while speaking at the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) 2019 Breastfeeding Week. He listed ignorance, culture, the poor capacity of some health workers, peer […]
Expert advises pregnant women on CS Tribune Online
DR Hassan Ikrama, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH), Lafia, has advised pregnant women to adhere to medical advice on the number of times to give birth through Caesarean Session (CS). The CMD gave the advice in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lafia, Nasarawa […]
FG Approves Reforms in Broadcasting Industry, to License Online Radio, TV Stations
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed (seventh from left); Acting Chairman of the Broadcasting Organizations of Nigeria (BON), Sir Godfrey Ohuabunwa (sixth from left), and other members of BON when the organisation paid a courtesy visit to the Minister in Abuja on Friday President Muhammadu Buhari has approved wide ranging reforms in the […]
Saraki welcomes milestone of Nigeria as Polio free
AN NGO, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, has welcomed the milestone of Nigeria being free of Wild Polio Virus (WPV) for three years. Its Founder, Mrs Toyin Saraki, said in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos that the last case of WPV was detected on Aug. 21, 2016, in Borno. “Since then, no new cases of […]
Psychiatric resident doctors vow to continue strike %
THE Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, has resolved to continue its ongoing indefinite strike demanding for optimal mental healthcare for patients. The President of the association, Dr Afeez Enifeni, said in a statement on Wednesday, in Lagos, that the strike would continue until the management addressed the work experience of the overworked […]
Noise pollution, invisible cause of ill health » Health » Tribune Online
Noise pollution can cause health problems for people and wildlife, both on land and in the sea. From traffic noise to rock concerts, loud or inescapable sounds can cause hearing loss, stress, and high blood pressure. Although it cannot be seen, noise pollution is present nevertheless everywhere. It is considered to be any unwanted or […]
Why eating local food is the best —Experts » Health » Tribune Online
The food that we eat has a huge effect on our overall health — that much is abundantly clear. Eating more vegetables and less meat contributes to a healthy heart. Not only is eating fewer animal products good for health, eating them as close to nature as possible, studies suggest, is the best. Now, a […]
FG approves Laboratary evaluation of HIV with rapid test kits
THE Federal Ministry of Health on Monday approved the conduct of laboratory evaluation of insti HIV 1/2, and insti Multiplex Dual HIV 1/2, both HIV test kits and Syphilis antibody rapid test kits. The National Coordinator, National AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) and Hepatitis Control Programme (NASCP) Dr Araoye Segilola, said this at the dissemination […]
Guild of Medical Directors demand national holiday for late Dr Adadevoh
THE Guild of Medical Directors, Abuja Chapter, has urged the Federal Government to immortalise the late Dr Stella Adadevoh, for curbing the spread of Ebola in the country. The guild, which made the appeal on Tuesday in Abuja, said that giving Adadevoh such post-humous honour would be more desirable than a title. “That way, children […]
Why we chased away polio immunisation officials ― Kano community
MEMBERS of Makuntiri community in Bunkure Local Government Area of Kano State, on Friday, gave reasons for chasing away health workers drafted to conduct polio immunization in the community. The angry community members who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said that they took the action to draw government attention to their plight. […]
NGO offers healthcare to 300,000 under-5 children in Benue
THE Christian Aid Nigeria, an NGO, says it has managed and cared for more than 300,000 cases of childhood illnesses among under-5 children in Benue within three years. The organisation seeks an end to poverty in Nigeria, works to improve the health of poor and marginalised people via three core strategic programme areas; health; governance […]
Kwara agency begins immunisation for children Tribune Online
Kwara Pry Health Care Devt Agency begins immunization for children A 6-day immunisation programme for children from 0 to 59 months has begun in Ilorin, the Kwara capital on Sunday. A visit to Yusjib Industrial Medicare, along Ajase Ipo Road, Ilorin, one of the accredited centres for the programme by the News Agency of Nigeria […]
WHO calls for ban on tobacco
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for total ban on advertising, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco in the world over to discourage people from patronizing and consuming the carcinogenic product for a healthy living. The UN health agency in its latest campaign against tobacco smoking released on Saturday, stated that tobacco packaging is a […]
NGO, TY Danjuma foundation treats 181 children
MIRADEX, a community-based NGO, says it has treated 181 cases of acute malnutrition among children in Taraba. Mr Nwukabu Admadu, the Chief Executive Officer of Miradex and the Project Coordinator, told newsmen in Bali on Friday that the intervention was executed in collaboration with the TY Danjuma Foundation. He said the beneficiaries were located in […]
Lagos govt introduces Men-A vaccine into routine immunisation
THE National Primary Health Care Development Agency, the Lagos State Ministry of Health and the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board in conjunction with Partners on Monday announced the introduction of Meningitis vaccine (Men-A vaccine) into Routine Immunisation schedule in Lagos State. Mrs Modupe Owojuyigbe, Director, Health Education, Lagos State Primary Healthcare Board, told the […]
I will scale up HIV/AIDS response to end epidemic in Oyo ― Makinde’s wife
WIFE of the Oyo State Governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde, says she will scale up HIV/AIDS response to put an end to the epidemic in the nearest future. Makinde, the Chairperson, Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OYSACA), gave the assurance at the stakeholders’ monthly meeting of the agency with the Local Action Committee […]
Enugu State steps up proactive preventive mechanisms, surveillance
THE Enugu State Ministry of Health says it has stepped up its pro-active preventive mechanisms against a possible outbreak of yellow fever in the state. Dr Chinyere Ezeudu, Enugu State Chief Epidemiology Officer, spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Enugu. NAN reports that the state had three council areas sharing […]
Expert advises on frequent checks to avoid complications
Dr Mary Kigho, a medical practitioner in Universal Hospital, Benin, has advised patients of chronic kidney disease to go for frequent medical checkups to avoid further complications. Kigho, who gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Benin, defined kidney disease as “a gradual loss of the […]
Non-adherence to drug-taking schedule breeds resistance ― Pharmacist
A Pharmacist, Rotkang Okunlola, says non-adherence to drug-taking schedule breeds drug resistance. Okunola, a lecturer with the University of Jos, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Tuesday in Jos that it was “very salient” to take drugs at the exact time the prescription stipulated. “Some drugs require that the second dosage should be […]
Diabetes foot, most common cause of non-traumatic amputation in Nigeria ― FG
THE Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) says diabetes foot disease is a leading cause of hospital admissions as well as the most common cause of non-traumatic amputation in the lower extremities in Nigeria. According to it, this is worrisome as the economic burden becomes quite significant knowing most of the health expenditure in the country […]