I was a girl sold for the price of a used motorcycle at 17
There is a particular kind of silence that settles over a village when the rains fail and the yams come up stunted and grey.
New Era Foundation empowers youths with scholaship
In a bid to keep a promise long made by The New Era Foundation (NEF), ‘in service to humanity’ and ‘to empower the youth in the cause of their disciplines and academics’, a philanthropist, Chief Razak Okoya recently gave N100, 000 scholarship each to members of the Council of One-Day governors. They were products of one of the numerous NEF activities.
Pre-election fury raises fear of voters’ apathy
John udemba would be 25 years old on May 15, 2011. He belongs to the generation of Nigerians born seven years before the 1993 general elections. Apart from the 1999 and April 2007 elections, Udemba has not witnessed any other general election
AMFm: Making effective malaria treatment affordable and available
Malaria is a disease caused by parasites spread by anopheles mosquitoes. In adults, its common symptoms are headaches, weakness, fever, aches and pains, high body temperature (chills and rigors) and bitterness in the mouth (and loss of appetite) while in children, in addition, it may also manifest in more than normal sleeping, nausea and vomiting.
H.E.W.S Foundation begins free cleft lip/palate Mission in Ado-Ekiti
The HEWS(Health,Education,Work and Shelter)Foundation is running a free cleft lip/palate surgery mission for at least 30 patients at the University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti from March 28, 2011 to April 1, 2011.
CHAN tackles HIV & AIDS challenge at the PHCs with NICaB
ONE of the most effective approaches for combating the HIV & AIDS pandemic is reaching out to those affected. This is what the Nigeria Indigenous Capacity Building (NICaB) – project of the Christian Health Association of Nigeria (CHAN) has achieved.
Sleep well and live fully awake
Sleep is a basic human need a crucial component of healthy living, much like breathing, eating and remaining physically fit. Unfortunately, in today’s world, sleep is often compromised by the habits of modern lifestyle. March 18 is recognised globally as World Sleep Day to raise awareness about the merits of sleeping well for a healthy life. Theme for this year “Promoting Healthy Sleep For All Ages”.
Scientists Ignite public interest in coffee
WHAT is it that arouses interest in coffee, one of the world’s most popular beverage drinks? This was the main objective in Lagos last week at the formal launch into the medical community of the Ignite programme -a pan African educational project targeted at enlightening the public on the relationship between coffee and health.
Justy Green tackles malnutrition, diabetes, others
IN line with moves to provide alternatives towards tackling problems associated with poor nutrition and its consequences in Nigerian children, Justy Confectionary Foods Ltd, has produced unique products in the form of bread, cookies and Biniza multivitamins cereals. They are fortified with high protein, fibre and 35 vitamins and minerals
Uchenna, 11, needs N3m for male organ reconstruction surgery
HE was born a male child on March 5, 2000, but without a normal male organ. Ever since, his parents, Mr and Mrs Ejike Celestine Ekezie from Abia State, have been crestfallen.
Stanbic IBTC sponsors wellness programme
As part of its contribution towards promoting wellness and healthy living among Nigerians, Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, a member of the Standard Bank Group, recently concluded the Grand Health Bazaar, a programme designed to educate, enlighten and deepen the knowledge of the public on issues concerning health and lifestyle
