More than a slip: Dangers of falls in old age
By Sam Efararo Renowned nationalist, lawyer, statesman and first Premier of the old Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo died in the bathroom of his Ikenne home on May 9, 1987. Although the exact circumstances of his death were never officially established, some have speculated that the 78-year-old elder statesman may have slipped while taking his […]
River Blindness: Africa on track towards eradication
The international health community – health ministers, donors, non-governmental development partners, UN agencies, health experts and the media – converged recently at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, the Nigerian capital, united in one purpose – how to rid Africa of the River blindness scourge.
Nordica opens Garden of Beautiful Beginnings in Lagos
Driving past the expansive Murhi Okunola Park on Victoria Island, Lagos, from Akin Adesola Street, on the right, just at the base of the link bridge on the way to Kingsway Road, Ikoyi, there is a sight to behold.
Rhesus incompatibility: Why children die at birth
When Bukola, 27, became pregnant two months after marriage, her joy knew no bounds. She and Akin, her husband, were so elated they immediately set about preparing for arrival of their first child. Little did they know what fate had in store.
Health professionals tasked on Continuing Medical Education
ACCESS to requisite information by medical health practitioners has been identified as a vital ingredient towards advancement of the Nigerian health sector.
UDUTH/IHVN screen 2,977 persons for HIV
IN the spirit of demystifying the spectre of the HIV & AIDS epidemic, the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, UDUTH and the Institute of Human Virology of Nigeria, IHVN have enrolled up to 519 people and tested a total of 2, 977 people.
