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‘Between alcoholic bitters and next pandemic’

Ihesiulo Grace 13 February 2023 0

By Godwin Anyebe There’s no doubt the fact that, alcohol consumption has become a serious public health challenge worldwide, including Nigeria. Although, the level of alcohol consumption differs widely around the world, while the burden of disease and deaths remain significant in most

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World Bank to FG: Impose special tax on alcohol, cigarettes to improve primary healthcare

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2021 0

The World Bank Group has called on the Federal Government to impose special taxes on alcohol, cigarettes and sugar-sweetened beverages to improve primary healthcare. “If we want to improve healthcare in Nigeria, we need to tax the things that are killing us. “The economic rationale for taxing these products is strong if we want to […]

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The Deadly Effects Of Viral Hepatitis

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2018 0

Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver chiefly caused by viruses but may be caused by other factors like alcohol, drugs, toxins, malaria, yellow fever and autoimmune disease. The liver is the largest organ in the body. It helps digest food, store energy and removes poisons. Viruses that cause hepatitis are named from A to […]

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Yuletide: Avoid alcohol, reckless driving, FRSC urges drivers

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2018 0

The Enugu State Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) sector Commander, Mr. Ogbonnaya Kalu has advised drivers in the country to avoid reckless driving and intake of alcohol while driving before during and after the yuletide period. Kalu gave the advice during the flag-off of 2018 Ember months campaign rally titled “Safe Drive, Safe Arrival” in […]

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Alcohol Responsible For One In 20 Deaths Worldwide – WHO

Ihesiulo Grace 24 September 2018 0

Alcohol kills three million people worldwide each year — more than AIDS, violence and road accidents combined, the World Health Organization said Friday, adding that men are particularly at risk. The UN health agency’s latest report on alcohol and health pointed out that alcohol causes more than one in 20 deaths globally each year,including drink […]

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Drug and Alcohol Use and Dependency  (Part 1)

Ihesiulo Grace 28 April 2015 0

The use and abuse of drugs are serious issues that cannot just be wished away or ignored. If left untreated, the use and abuse can develop into full scale drug dependence. For this reason, it is important to recognize early, the signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol abuse among your peers. Most times, alcoholics […]