Stockouts, provider bias deny women access to contraceptives – Experts
Jagun, Azege, Shokunbi urge journalists to expose barriers By Sola Ogundipe Nigeria’s contraceptive shelves may be stocked, but many women and girls still cannot obtain or freely use family planning services because of cost, stockouts, provider bias, stigma, misinformation and other barriers, reproductive health stakehoders have warned.The Executive Director, Centre for Bridging Health Gaps, Dr […]
Maiduguri bomb blast exposes shortage of medical manpower
A Professor of Orthopaedics and Trauma, University of Calabar, Professor Obiora Onuba has raised the alarm over shortage of medical personnel and uneven distribution of the available few in the country.
Hussaini, cancer researcher for Pharmacy Academy’s investiture
WORLD-renowned cancer researcher and professor of phar-macology, Professor Isa Marte Hussaini will give the keynote presentation during the induction of six eminent professionals by the Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy, on September 28, 2017.
First 10 minutes of cardiac arrest decides life or death — Sogade
The lack of adequate attention within the first 10 minutes of cardiac arrest has been identified as a major factor in deciding life or death of such victims and incidence of sudden death in the country.
45m Nigerians risk mental health problems — EDEBI
NO less than 45 million Nigerians, approximately 20 per cent of the population, are likely to suffer adverse mental health-related problems in their life time.
How can I live a healthier, longer life despite heart disease?
Perhaps you have a heart disease, perhaps you don’t, perhaps a close relative or a friend does – don’t panic. Anyone can live a healthier, longer life despite heart disease. How? Don’t worry, I’ll get there.
