Fibroid without the knife: How sound waves are giving women a new treatment option
FOR generations, the word “fibroid” has carried a familiar fear for Nigerian women: heavy bleeding, severe pain, a swollen abdomen, infertility and, often, the prospect of surgery and a long recovery. For many women, it starts quietly.
Anger is manifestation of brain disorder, says expert
The need for people to understand the vital role the brain plays in their lives as well as care for it was at the front burner at a one day workshop in Lagos organsied by Venivici Health Spain.
Fashola vows to end maternal death in Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola has vowed to ensure that child bearing mothers in Lagos would no longer die during birth in any of the State’s hospitals.
‘In cancer awareness, PathCare is in the forefront’
PRIDED as an internationally acclaimed laboratory operating ultra modern medical pathological laboratories in Nigeria, offering a wide range of medical tests that guarantee accurate diagnosis and improved monitoring/treatment of medical conditions, PathCare Nigeria, has a vision to be the benchmark for laboratory testing in the country.
NMA seeks restriction of overseas treatment for public officers
EVEN as Nigeria gradually inches towards eradication of Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPDs) particularly polio, concerns about the overall state of immunisation coverage in the country and the general state of public health institutions continue to make the rounds.
GSK awards $2.5m malaria control grants to Nigeria, 3 others
The GSK African Malaria Partnership last week announced four new grants totaling $2.5m to the Planned Parenthood Foundation of Nigeria (PPFN) projects in Nigeria.
