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18.3% of COVID-19 deaths in Africa connected to diabetes — WHO

Ihesiulo Grace 12 November 2020 0

By Doosuur Iwambe The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that about 18.3% of COVID-19 deaths in the African region are among people with diabetes. According to the WHO analysis of 14 African countries, which provided information on COVID-19 and comorbidities, diabetes is one of the

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Meet the power couple that discovered the COVID-19 vaccine

Ihesiulo Grace 11 November 2020 0

Turkish-German power couple and scientists Ugur Sahin and Ozlem Tureci who have dedicated their lives to the field of oncology and infectious diseases have discovered the cure for COVID-19, Daily Times gathered. The Covid-19 Vaccine with the claim of 90% effectiveness was discovered in BioNTech, a laboratory set up by the couple in the central German […]

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WHO, UNICEF warns Nigeria of likely measles, polio epidemic

Ihesiulo Grace 11 November 2020 0

World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF have raised alarm over the likely outbreak of measles and polio in Nigeria, Daily Times gathered. WHO raised the alarm due to the disruption of immunization services in Nigeria by COVID-19. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General COVID-19 who made this known said the disease has a devastating effect […]

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COVID-19: Data shows Pfizer Vaccine 90% effective, Biden reacts

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2020 0

The drug maker Pfizer has announced that an early analysis of its coronavirus vaccine trial suggested the vaccine was robustly effective in preventing Covid-19. The company announced this on Monday, November 9. Pfizer, which developed the vaccine with the German drugmaker BioNTech, released only sparse details from its clinical trial, based on the first formal […]

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COVID-19: Nigeria’s daily tally surges since August, second wave suspected

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2020 0

Nigeria on Sunday recorded its highest daily figure of confirmed COVID-19 cases in nearly three months, as 300 new infections were announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). With the latest update, the total tally of infected people in the country rose to 64,090. The new cases were reported from just six states with Lagos bearing the […]

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NAFDAC blacklists Indian firm for alleged falsification

Ihesiulo Grace 28 October 2020 0

By Doosuur Iwambe National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has blacklisted Mars Remedies PVT Limited, India, for the manufacture of allegedly falsified Ciprofloxacin tablets BP 500mg (NAFDAC REG. NO C4-0498) for Pinnacle Health Pharmaceutical Limited, No 16/18 Nuru Oniwo Street, Surulere, Lagos State. In view of the allegedly unprofessional

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ANHEJ tasks NPHCDA on elimination of vaccine-preventable diseases in 4 yrs

Ihesiulo Grace 27 October 2020 0

By Doosuur Iwambe The Association of Nigeria Health Journalists (ANHEJ), has called on the Executive Secretary National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Faisal Shuaib, to use the next four years to eradicate all vaccine preventable diseases in the country. President Muhammadu Buhari on October 6, 2020, approved the reappointment of Dr. Shuaib as […]

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Stakeholders express worry over 302,467 TB missing cases in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 29 September 2020 0

By Doosuur Iwambe Says, one case of untreated TB can  affect over 15  people in one year Stakeholders in the nation’s health sector have expressed worry over the 302,467 cases of missing  tuberculosis in Nigeria. The stakeholders while stressing the need for immediate action said that one untreated case of TB  can infect more than 15  people […]

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Nigeria does not have capacity to produce vaccine — Ihekweazu

Ihesiulo Grace 29 September 2020 0

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Director-General Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu on Monday has revealed that Nigeria does not have enough capacity for production of vaccines. READ ALSO: Covid-19: Why NCDC now records low figures of confirmed cases – PTF Daily Times Nigeria learnt that Ihekweazu made this known during a television programme in Abuja. During […]

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Experts calls on FG to save ‘dying’ health infrastructure

Ihesiulo Grace 27 September 2020 0

By Philip Clement In a bid to forestall a recurrence of the overwhelming impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the Nigeria’s health sector, the Nigerian Institute of Civil Engineers (NICE), Abuja chapter, has called on the federal government to save the decaying infrastructureNigeria’infrinfrastructure in the Country’s health systems. The conference, which was

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Chidi Okoro, Chief Transformation Officer HealthPlus

Ihesiulo Grace 27 September 2020 0

The majority of the Board of HealthPlus Limited (“HealthPlus” or “the Company”) on Friday, September 25, 2020, issued an instruction terminating, for cause, the appointment of former CEO Mrs. Bukky George and asking Mr. Chidi Okoro to provide interim leadership for the Company as its new Chief Transformation Officer (“CTO”). This difficult decision was made […]

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WCD: Experts task FG to make modern contraceptives accessible to women

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2020 0

By Doosuur Iwambe As the world marks the World Contraception Day, (WCD), Nigerian government at all levels have been urged to ensure adequate allocation of resources to stimulate availability and access to contraceptive commodities to women in all communities in Nigeria. Speaking while addressing a virtual press conference to mark the World Conceptive Day on […]

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Want healthy sight? Try these

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2020 0

By Mutiat Alli Tomatoes Tomatoes are packed with carotenoids, including lycopene, which helps give tomatoes their vibrant red color. Research shows that the lycopene present in ocular tissues helps prevent light-induced damage to the retina and other areas of the eye. Tomatoes are also an excellent source of vitamin C, another vision protector. Processed tomato […]

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Expert decries funding shortfall in family planning budget

Ihesiulo Grace 22 September 2020 0

*Urges FG to close funding gaps By Doosuur Iwambe Coordinator, Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN), Dr Aminu Magashi, has decried the funding gap of $600,000 in the Reproductive Health and Family Planning (FP) budget, saying it will have an adverse effect on FP activities in the country. Dr Magashi who was speaking during an exclusive […]

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Tigernut: Inexpensive yet nutritious

Ihesiulo Grace 21 September 2020 0

By Mutiat Alli There is no doubt that Tigernut are one of the cheapest African snack foods often sold by the Hausa in different parts of Nigeria. In Nigeria, the Igbo call it ‘imumu’ while the Hausa call it ‘Aya’ and the Yoruba call it ‘ofio’. Various studies have shown that tiger nut milk contains […]

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Amazing 5 Aloe Vera benefits

Ihesiulo Grace 21 September 2020 0

By Ogbonna Olivia When it comes to taking care of your skin and looking young and healthy, especially when it comes to the ladies, you have to get the raccoon eyes off somehow, but many makeup removers contain harsh chemicals that are very harmful to your skin. So, we took it upon ourselves to share […]

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JOHESU suspends warning strike

Ihesiulo Grace 21 September 2020 0

The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has suspended its seven-day Nationwide warning strike. Daily Times recalls that the health workers had embarked on the warning strike on September 14 following the failure of the government to meet their demands. The National President, Biobékentóye Josiah, in a statement, said the health workers comprising five unions under […]

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JOHESU strike paralyses health activities at UNTH

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2020 0

A Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) strike has paralysed health services at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH Ituku- Ozalla in Enugu. A correspondent, who monitored the situation, observed that some wards in the hospital were without patients as many of them were alleged to have been moved to private hospitals for medical attention. […]

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Stop using pearls for vagina tighten, Lady begs after her friend bled to death

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2020 0

A Nigerian lady on twitter identified as @Ola_fimihan has revealed how her friend bleed to death from inserting detox pearls to tighten her vagina. READ ALSO: WHO urges more investments, services for mental health Daily Times gathered that detox pearls are made from natural herbs. However, just because they work when they’re swallowed or applied […]

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Hypertension highest silent, dangerous killer of pregnant women

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2020 0

Consultant Gynaecologist, Dr Ayodele Ademola, has described elevated BP/hypertension as the highest silent and dangerous killer of pregnant women in Africa. Ademola, also the Medical Director, StrongTower Hospital and Advanced Fertility Centre, a Lagos-based private medical facility, spoke on Thursday in Lagos. He stressed the need for early antenatal and prenatal care