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, […]
Chickenpox is contagious, be careful
Of recent, chickenpox has been on the rampage on both children and adults. One continues to wonder why this is happening even in rainy season. The weather is cool and not meant to be on the rampage in the rainy season.
Toyin Saraki leads global call for midwives support
Wife of the Nigerian Senate President, Mrs Toyin Saraki, and former President of Tanzania, Dr Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, have called for urgent global policy reform to address the global state of midwifery and recognition of the important role of midwives in maternal, newborn and child health.
Private health sector hopeful Economic Recovery Plan will boost healthcare
NIGERIANS deserve high quality healthcare and the private sector can play a pivotal role in ensuring that such quality is delivered and made accessible.
Nigeria faces disease epidemics as 63m lack access to safe water
THE water problem in Nigeria has reached crisis point. No day passes without stories or news about cases of water borne diseases caused by chronic shortage of safe water making the rounds.
300 benefit from N113m equipment donated by Rotary
EQUIPMENT valued at N113 million for a medical mission aimed at treating 300 Nigerians in Ogun State, was recently donated by Rotary International District 3020 India in partnership with the Rotary International District 910 Nigeria.
