Environmental toxins linked to infertility, IVF failures — Ashiru
By Chioma Obinna A Nigerian fertility specialist, Prof. Oladapo Ashiru, on Saturday warned that environmental toxins in air, water, food and everyday products have been linked to infertility and poor outcomes in assisted reproductive treatment.Ashiru, who is the Secretary-General of the International Federation of Fertility Societies, (IFFS), said there was an urgent need for greater […]
Ajayi seeks more attention for endometriosis
CORRECT and prompt diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis – a disorder which affects women in their reproductive years has been identified as a significant factor in the treatment of female infertility.
ACP urges victims of sexual violence to speak out
IN a bid to curtail the excesses of sexual violence in the country, Ajegunle Community Project (ACP) is urging victims to speak out as a way of safeguarding against such ugly incidents in the future and its consequences.
19m Nigerians treated for river blindness in 12 years
As part of efforts to check cases of river blindness or onchocerciasis in parts of Nigeria , over 19million Nigerians infected or at the risk of infection by the disease have been availed professional treatment and drugs in the last 12 years to arrest the spread of the tropical disease in the country.
Joke Silva, Genevieve Nnaji, others champion ‘save the child’ campaign
The quest to achive Millenuim Developlment Goals (MDGs) 4 and 5 which borders more on reduction of maternal and infant mortality, especially newborns is gaining ground with Nollywood stars getting involved for first time.
FCT resident doctors kick against privatisation of hospitals
RESIDENT doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, have condemned alleged moves by the Ministry of Health to privatise some key hospitals at the nation’s seat of power.
