Fibroids: Treat women, not just fibroids — Ajayi
…Centre marks HIFU milestone, calls for wider access to non-invasive care By Sola Ogundipe Medical doctors must look beyond treating fibroids to address the physical, psychological, social and reproductive challenges women face, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Fibroid Care Centre, Nordica, Dr Abayomi Ajayi, has said.Ajayi spoke as the centre marked 1,000 high-intensity […]
Regular blood pressure check saves lives
To commemorate this year’s World Heart Day, on September 29, management of Vanguard Media Ltd, Lagos, organised a blood pressure/weight check for staff of the company. The initiative was in line with the international campaign to spread awareness about heart disease and stroke prevention.
Buhari, Saraki, advocate for health MDGs
NIGERIAN First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, wishes to see increased global, multi-sector partnerships to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, in Africa.
Domestic, workplace challenges, bane of nursing care – Olushola, Chairman NANNM
NIGERIAN nurses are diligent, hardworking and committed to work, but challenges in the hospital environment and at the home front are factors that contribute to the generally unbecoming and unfriendly attitude of some nurses in the country.
Children, adults can be cured of cancer for life — CLWCF
In a move to rekindle hope for persons living with cancer, experts say children can be cured for life after treatment even as they urged government, philanthropists and corporate organisations to support cancer patients as treatment of the disease could leave families in penury.
African experts compile evidence for WHO fertility guidelines
REPRODUCTIVE health experts recently concluded a week long meeting where evidence-based recommendations on fertility care and research were made to the World Health Organisation, WHO.
