Ovary Syndrom: No one wants to marry a ‘diseased’ woman!
…Women living with Ovary Syndrome relive stigma, rejection, failed relationships …Experts warn: Ignorance, poor awareness fueling discrimination, delay diagnosis By Nnamdi Ojiego When Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, PCOS, recently became a talking point on Nigerian X (formerly Twitter), many women watched in disbelief as some men described the condition as a “red flag” in relationships because […]
HIV/AIDS: LSACA screens 36,000 in Lagos community
IN pursuant of the commitment of the Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, towards eliminating the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV/AIDS, by 2030, the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency, LSACA has embarked on massive screening of about 36,000 residents of Ikorodu.
Tristate Healthcare conducts health checks on lawyers
Tristate Healthcare System Limited has partnered the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) as part of its welfare programme for professionals across Nigeria and Africa.
Child Nutrition: Peak 456 awards scholarships to talent hunt winners
IN a bid to promote child nutrition, FrieslandCampina WAMCO, producers of Peak 456 Growing Up Milk, awarded winners of its Peak 456 Talent Hunt competition.
Nigeria chairs Committee on Africa Medicine harmonization
In recognition of its giant strides in the fight against fake drugs, Nigeria last week was appointed to the chair the meeting of Africa Medicine Harmonization and Registration system far away in South Africa.
Rehabilitation therapists seek policy on disability
THE Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria, MRTB, has called for the establishment of a one – stop National Medical Rehabilitation Centre in the six- geopolitical zones of the country that would bring all professionals involved in rehabilitation of disabilities together to ensure prompt access to health and guarantee better outcomes for persons with disability.
