Pharmacists must go beyond drug dispensing, embrace technology — PSN
By Chioma Obinna The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) on Monday urged pharmacists across the country to move beyond the traditional role of dispensing medicines and take a more active role in patient care, disease prevention and the transformation of Nigeria’s healthcare system. The PSN President, Pharm. Ayuba Ibrahim Tanko, made the call in his […]
IVF CYCLES: Once is not enough
Life has changed beyond recognition for Femi and Tinu after having multiple IVF cycle failures; they are now blessed with triplets. Like many typical couples, they were married in their early 30s and had been trying for a family for about two years before deciding to seek medical advice.
Normalcy returns to AKTH as doctors resume work
Peace and normalcy have been restored at the Malam Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) following the resumption of work by resident doctors.
Health workers to commence strike September 20
HEALTH workers in the country under the umbrella of Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and Assembly of Healthcare Professionals Association (AHPA) has given notice to the Federal Government that they will withdraw their services in the nation’s hospitals from Wednesday 20th September 2017.
Breaking: JOHESU declares strike tagged Operation Alligator Bite
The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals, JOHESU, has threatened it would embark on a nationwide industrial action tagged Operation Alligator Bite over what it termed the federal government’s failure to meet its demands.
Private mental hospital opens in Lagos, tackles lifestyle issues
A consultant addiction specialist, and Chief Medical Director, The Retreat Mental Hospital, Dr. Olawale Lagundoye, has identified alcohol consumption, sleep induced drugs, noise pollution among others as factors that can trigger mental disorders in individuals.
