AMR: FG warns of growing threat of drug-resistant infections
…Ministers seek stronger surveillance, responsible antibiotic use By Sola Ogundipe The Federal government has raised the alarm over the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), warning that patients are suffering prolonged illnesses, failing to respond to treatment and dying from infections that antibiotics should ordinarily help control. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, […]
Rotary, USAID provide health services for 2,000 in Eti-Osa
The Rotary Club of Ikoyi Metro District 9110 in conjunction with the United States Agency for International Development, USAID, has provided free health services and drugs for about 2,000 participants in Ibeju Lekki, Eti-Osa Local Government Area,
Ambode raises concerns over workers’ health
Apparently concerned by Lagos state civil servants health status, the governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has ordered that workers and public officeholders undergo health training, to equip them with new strategies on ailments prevention especially at work.
Centre counters high cost of infertility treatment
MEDICAL records show that 1 in 4 Nigerian couples are challenged by infertility even as studies reveal that most infertile couples could benefit from treatment.
Sexual Health: RB Durex establishes partnership with PPFN
To promote sexual health, Reckitt Benckiser, RB has signed an agreement with the Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) to help improve the sexual health and wellbeing of Nigerians.
Resolve this lingering crisis, LAUTECH doctors urge hospital
IN the wake of the protacted industrial action called by the Association of Resident Doctors, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital Ogbomoso, the aggrieved doctors, have urged the management of the hospital to be sincere towards ensuring speedy resolution of the crisis.
