Health

Oyo Government Committed to Improving Access to Quality Eye Services

The Oyo State Government has renewed its commitment to improving access to affordable and quality eye care services across the state, reinforcing its efforts to eradicate avoidable blindness. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, through her representative, Dr....

More than 60 illegal health technology colleges operating in Kaduna – ACHPN

The Association of Community Health Practitioners of Nigeria (ACHPN), Kaduna State Chapter, has expressed deep concern over the increasing number of illegal private health technology universities operating across Kaduna State. Addressing a press conference in Kaduna on Wednesday, the Chairman...

Kogi targets more than 1.9 million children in its measles and rubella vaccination campaign

The Chief Executive Officer of the Kogi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Muazu Musa Omeiza, has said the state government is targeting more than 1.9 million children between the ages of 9 months and 14 years with...

NHIA signs Mous with NBS, Servicom to improve data, service delivery

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the Service Compact with All Nigerians (SERVICOM) to strengthen data management and improve service delivery in the country's...

Immunization: the Sokoto government is aimed at 2.8 million children

The state government of Sokoto has launched an integrated immunization campaign aimed at vaccinating no less than 2.8 million children against polyomyelitis, measles, rubella and human papilloma (HPV) throughout the state. Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto revealed this on Monday during...

Many of Nigeria’s herbal drugs are safe but lack efficiency – Nimr

A Deputy Director of Research from the Nigerian Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Yaba, Lagos, Dr. Oluwagbeminga Aina, has revealed that many medications and plants related to herbs in the Nigerian markets are only safe for use, but they...

More than 2,200 residents benefit from the free medical dissemination of Benue’s vice president

No less than 2,217 medical cases and 35 surgical operations were carried out during the second phase of medical dissemination organized by the attached president of the Chamber of the Assembly of the State of Benue, HE. Lami Danladiigogenyi. The...

Using Phyllanthus niruri for Bacterial Infections

What Are Bacterial Infections and How Can Using Phyllanthus Niruri Help? Bacterial infections occur when harmful bacteria enter the body and start multiplying, causing illness.They can affect many areas of the body — skin, throat, lungs, urinary tract, or stomach. Common...

Using Phyllanthus niruri for Ulcers

What Is an Ulcer and How can Using Phyllanthus Help? An ulcer is a sore that forms in the lining of the stomach or small intestine.The most common type is a peptic ulcer, caused by: Too much acid in the...

Using Phyllanthus niruri for High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

What Is High Blood Pressure and How Phyllanthus niruri Can Help? High blood pressure, also called hypertension, happens when the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries is too strong for a long time. Your arteries carry blood...

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Banks await CBN clearance as audit delays leave investors without key earnings data

Investors in some of Nigeria's largest listed banks are facing a growing information gap as delays in the completion...