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UNICEF: 3,000 vulnerable youths, women in Adamawa receive training

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By Tom Garba The Adamawa Mass Education Board, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has launched a Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) program, aimed at empowering 3,000 vulnerable youths and women in Hong Local Government Area. This training

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Medical and Dental Consultant s Association of Nigeria threatens to go on strike

Ihesiulo Grace 27 August 2023 0

BY ADA DIKE The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the federal government to implement the upward review of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) and other demands. This was contained in a communique issued a few days ago after its National Executive Council meeting. The association […]

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Nigerians use herbs, spices to treat high blood pressure, stroke

Ihesiulo Grace 27 August 2023 0

The killer diseases many Nigerians are battling these days are high blood pressure and stroke. Presently, many use herbs and spices to manage them. ADA DIKE reports. A businessman was 68 years old in 2016 when he had health crisis that almost took his life. Mr. Shedrack Essien, who sells blocks and some other building […]

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Goiter and everything you need to know about it

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe A goiter is an enlarged thyroid gland that causes swelling in the neck. There are various possible causes, but it can be a sign that the thyroid gland is producing too much or too little thyroid hormone. A person may notice tightness in the throat and difficulty swallowing. According to health experts, […]

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Food to take to boost low sperm count

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe A male has a low sperm count commonly known as oligozoospermia when there are less than 15 million sperm per millilitre of semen. A low sperm count can make it more challenging to conceive naturally, but it’s still possible to get pregnant. Low sperm counts and issues with sperm quality are both […]

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Unemployment, insecurity exacerbating Nigeria’s mental health issues, says Scholar

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe The Head, Department of International Relations and Diplomacy, Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Dr. Olakunle Olawunmi, has blamed increasing mental health issues among Nigerians on unemployment and insecurity. He also identified other factors to be limited access to quality care, infrastructure deficit and lack of access to finance. Dr.

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Untreated gonorrhoea during pregnancy may cause life-threatening complications in newborns – Expert

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe Health experts have cautioned against the dangers associated with untreated gonorrhoea, especially during pregnancy saying, it can lead to life-threatening complications in babies. According to a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Dr. Ochuwa Babah about 50 per cent of untreated

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Health Workers Commence Indefinite Strike Nationwide over Dispute with FG

Ihesiulo Grace 26 May 2023 0

Health workers in the country under the umbrella of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations (AHPA) have declared an indefinite strike beginning from Thursday. Addressing a press conference after the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of JOHESU, its National Vice Chairman, Dr. Obinna Ogbonna, said the strike was

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Traumatized children will become angry adults, says Experts

Ihesiulo Grace 26 May 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe Mental health experts have said adults that suffered trauma as children are more likely to have anger issues, stressing that severe trauma increases the likelihood of aggressive behaviour. Their stance was in reaction to a study presented at the European Congress of Psychiatry, Paris, France, which suggested that there was a relationship […]

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Expert caution against sex with uncircumcised men

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2023 0

Says, it raises HPV risk A consultant gynaecologist, Dr. Stanley Egbogu, has cautioned women against having unprotected sexual intercourse with uncircumcised male adults, noting that it increased their risk of contracting the human papilloma virus (HPV). According to the gynaecologist, uncircumcised men are noted to be carriers of HPV. This admonition of the gynaecologist

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Mpox no longer global health emergency – WHO

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2023 0

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says mpox — formerly known as monkeypox — is no longer a public health emergency. In July 2022, as the virus spread rapidly, the health body declared the disease a public health emergency of international concern. Since the outbreak, more than 87,000 cases and 140 deaths have been reported from […]

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Eat Me: Beans, eggs, six best foods for eye health

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe By far the most important organs of sense are our eyes. It has been proven that 80% of what we perceive and learn comes through our sense of sight. Therefore, taking good care of your eyes should be of utmost priority. Having your eyes checked regularly by professionals is important to prevent […]

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Experts caution against taking aphrodisiacs to improve sexual potency, dangerous

Ihesiulo Grace 14 April 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe Health experts have have cautioned against the trending addiction to aphrodisiacs popularly referred to as “Kayamanta” by youths and some male adults for sexual potency saying it is harmful and dangerous. Wguke stressing that the conception among the users that taking certain substances to increase their sexual prowess was becoming worrisome,

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2023: Health sector fragile, incapable of handling casualties resulting from election crisis, group warns

Ihesiulo Grace 24 February 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe As Nigerians are preparing to go to the polls to elect new leaders in the next few days, stakeholders in the health sector under the umbrella of the Health Sector Reform Coalition (HSRC), have warned that Nigeria’s health sector is fragile, hence, cannot handle crisis resulting from election. They have, therefore, called […]

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Causes of private organ shrinkage in men and how to prevent it

Ihesiulo Grace 24 February 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe According to Healthline When a man’s private organ shrinks, it becomes smaller than what is considered average for a man of his gender. A man’s self-esteem may suffer as a result of this condition, and he may experience significant discomfort as a result. Some men may seek to expand the size of […]

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Supplements, vitamins every woman need for flawless skin

Ihesiulo Grace 24 February 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe Health experts revealed that it may get more challenging as a woman matures to keep her skin looking flawless. This is because, as with the rest of a woman’s body, the proteins in her skin degenerate with age. This is partly why it is happening. According to WebMD, using certain naturally occurring […]

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Poor nutrition can cause physical, mental decline in elderly –Nutritionists

Ihesiulo Grace 17 February 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe Nutrition experts have stressed the need for the elderly to get the right nutrients from their food, warning that poor nutrition puts older adults at more risk of physical and mental decline. The nutritionists explained that poor diet in the elderly is one of the major reasons they often develop health complications. […]

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More funding needed to curb rise in maternal death in Nigeria – Stakeholders

Ihesiulo Grace 17 February 2023 0

*Says, 15,000 maternal death will be averted if govt prioritise health care *Urge incoming govt put in place policies to reverse trend By Doosuur Iwambe Worried over the increase in maternal and infant mortality in the country, key stakeholders in the nation’s health sector have emphasised the need to prioritise health care by ensuring that […]

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Cholera: Africa records 26,000 Cases, 660 deaths in January, Says WHO

Ihesiulo Grace 11 February 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe The World Health Organisation Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, has said that 10 African countries have recorded an estimated 26,000 cholera cases and 660 deaths since the beginning of the year to January 29, 2023. According to the UN body, Africa is witnessing an exponential rise in cholera cases amid […]

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FG introduces HPV, malaria vaccines in routine immunization

Ihesiulo Grace 11 February 2023 0

By Doosuur Iwambe Federal ministry of health has disclosed that it has concluded plans to introduce malaria and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) into the routine immunization programme in Nigeria to boost the health of the population. Minister of health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, announced the development at the first quarterly meeting of Northern Traditional Leaders Committee […]