How organ harvesters deceived villagers to sell their kidneys
In Hoske, a remote village in Nepal, some residents have been tempted into selling their kidneys under the false belief that the organs would grow back.
Self-medication, abuse of pain killers could damage kidney – Pharmacist
A Pharmacist, Rotkang Okunlola, has identified self-medication and abuse of painkillers and antibiotics as some of the leading causes of kidney damage.
FG urged to increase coverage of kidney treatment in NHIS
The President of Beatitudes Kidney and Eye Foundation, Dr Chimezie Okwuonu has expressed concern over the little coverage given to kidney dialysis in the nation’s National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, and called on the government to review the policy to make more accommodation for kidney dialysis.
Kidney disease: Why you should not take ‘Agbo’
By Vivian Ihechu According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), traditional medicine is generally available, affordable, and commonly used in large parts of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. WHO estimates that about 80 per cent of the population in developing countries still depend on traditional medicine for their Primary Healthcare (PHC) needs; however, this percentage […]
World Kidney Day: Experts advise nigerians to go for screening
Dr Ade Faponle, a Neurologist with the Department of Medicine, Renal Care Centre, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), has advised Nigerians to get screened to prevent kidney diseases. Lassa fever: Centre advocates personal, environmental hygiene Faponle gave the advice on Thursday in Ilorin while speaking with newsmen on the sidelines of the celebration of […]
Man seeks N8m for mother’s kidney transplant
MY mother has End Stage Kidney Disease. She is dying, and only an urgent kidney transplant will save her.”
