A groundbreaking medical procedure took place in Boston, where surgeons successfully transplanted a kidney from a genetically engineered pig into a 62-year-old man who needed a transplant, the New York Times reports. If the breakthrough is successful, it could bring hope to people who are suffering from kidney failure. According […]
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COOUTH Denies Alleged Gambling With Human Lives
COOUTH Denies Alleged Gambling With Human Lives By Izunna Okafor Awka The Management of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku, Awka, Anambra State, has debunked allegations that its health workers gamble with human lives. This followed report by a middle-aged man, identified as Mr. Uche Ileabuchi, accusing doctors […]
There Are More Female HIV Patients Than Male In Nigeria – NACA
There Are More Female HIV Patients Than Male In Nigeria – NACA The Director General, National Agency for Control of AIDS, Dr Gambo Aliyu, has announced that six out of 10 persons living with HIV in Nigeria are females. According to NACA DG, young Nigerian women are three times more […]
Bauchi confirms outbreak of Meningitis
Bauchi confirms outbreak of Meningitis The Bauchi State Government has confirmed the outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) in the State. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Adamu Sambo, also confirmed six reported cases of the disease. The Commissioner disclosed this when he was asked about measures put in place to […]
NAFDAC Warns Against Fake Paracetamol Injection
NAFDAC Warns Against Fake Paracetamol Injection The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has alerted the public to the sale of a falsified Paracetamol Injection mislabeled as Paracetamol Injection 300mg/2ml I.M I.V Aminoglycoside Antibacterial. According to the agency, the product was discovered during a surveillance activity […]
Chief Medical Director Charges Workers On Right Attitude To Work
Chief Medical Director Charges Workers On Right Attitude To Work BY Ginika Oguji The new Chief Medical Director, Comprehensive Medical Centre, Akwuzu, Oyi LGA, Dr. Adaobi Igwebuike, has charged staff of the hospital to always be proactive in the discharge of their duties. Dr. Igwebuike who made the call during […]
UNICEF scales up response to Cholera outbreak in Africa
UNICEF scales up response to Cholera outbreak in Africa By Fatima Mohammed The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said it is working with its partners to scale up support for vulnerable children and families affected by cholera in eastern and southern Africa. UNICEF said vaccination, education, and resilience are part […]
NiMET Predicts Heat Stress Will Persist in Coming Days
NiMET Predicts Heat Stress Will Persist in Coming Days The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has announced that the current high temperatures in the country will continue for some time. The Agency announced this in a brief post on its X page, the official source for weather and climate news. The […]
Nigerians Have Been Tasked To Stay Hydrated And Make Use of The SHade This Period
Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NIMET, has issued a warning about the scorching weather conditions across the nation. With temperatures soaring as high as 41 degrees Celsius in the North and 39 degrees Celsius in the South, NIMET has cautioned citizens to beware of potential health risks. According to NIMET, prolonged exposure […]
Soludo’s Wife Raises Concern Over Rising Cardiovascular-Related Deaths, Advises On Regular Heart Checks, Exercise.
Anambra governor’s wife, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has said that the growing figures of cardiovascular-based deaths call for renewed and more intentional medical and habitual approaches. Mrs Soludo who was speaking in Awka, noted that the seeming neglect by most people to go for routine heart checks, has contributed to the […]