The Enugu State Government on Monday confirmed the death of one person from Lassa fever in a health facility within Enugu metropolis.
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Eigege Ejegbolo, a Psychologist with Mind-Set Integrated Services, said on Monday that sleeping for less than eight hours daily could lead to a weak immune system and mental health challenges.
The launch which took place in Lagos was an initiative of the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.
Leading telecommunications service provider, Airtel, has handed over a fully furnished centre for mental health care to She Writes Woman, a non-governmental organization, which focuses on providing care, support and advocacy platform for Nigerians with mental health disorder.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted cloudy conditions in most parts of the country with prospects of thunderstorms and rainfall activities on Tuesday.
Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, the Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, on Monday, says that Nigeria needs N4 billion to tackle infectious diseases.
The Kano State Government has dispatched a team of health personnel to Bebeji Local Government Area of the state where an outbreak of suspected cholera was reported in three villages.
Olayinka Oladunjoye, the state Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, disclosed this on Sunday in a statement signed by Babasola Ogunmosunle, Public Relations Manager in the ministry.
NiMet’s Weather Outlook issued by its Central Forecast Office in Abuja on Saturday also predicted possible rainfall over Kano and parts of Sokoto.
Otuneye gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Saturday as the world marks “Breastfeeding Week”.
A renowned nutritionist, Dr. Bisi Abiola, has recommended 100 per cent fruit juice for people who desire to live healthy as it would help them live disease-free.
This attention on penile size has led to the colloquial terms ‘grower’ and ‘shower’
Isokpunwu said this on the sideline of the Ministerial Press briefing/launch of the 2018 World Breastfeeding Week and High Level Policy Dialogue on Breastfeeding, in Abuja.
According to a statement signed by the Regional Coordinator, SON, North West, Dauda Yakubu, made available on Thursday, the products were smuggled into the country without compliance to the requirements of the standards.
The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Olurotimi Ojo, who launched the programme, said only 26.6 per cent of contraceptive users in Ekiti used modern method, while 3.7 per cent used long-acting methods.
Alarape made this known at the on-going weeklong workshop organised by the state government to mark the 2018 World Breastfeeding Week in Ibadan.
Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, Wife of Ondo State Governor, has called on nursing mothers to embrace exclusive breastfeeding for their children in the first six months of life.
Saudi Arabia said Thursday it banned five vehicles loaded with camels from entering Mecca in a bid to protect pilgrims from contagious diseases.
Speaking at the factory tour and unveiling of popular comedienne, Helen Paul, aka Tatafo, and professional chef, Miyonse Amosu, as ambassadors for AJI-NO-MOTO Umami seasoning, the Managing Director of the company, Junichi Niki, said the duo will be the new face of the brand connecting with consumers and deepening public awareness on the benefits of the brand.
The Federal Government has launched “Patients’ Bill of Rights” document that identifies rights, responsibilities and privilege of patients in relation to health care givers in Nigeria.