High blood pressure (HBP), otherwise known as hypertension, is a health condition in which the force of the blood against the arteries’ walls is higher than normal. There are several factors that could lead to such situations. But in most cases, economic, family, relationship, missed opportunities and some other factors […]
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Omicron: Travel Restrictions Had No Public Health Benefit, Disrupted Businesses – NCDC DG
According to the infectious diseases expert, the NCDC is tracking COVID-19 trends in foreign countries, including China, US, UK, South Africa, India. The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Ifedayo Adetifa says travel restrictions implemented by the Federal Government to prevent the spread of the […]
Buhari Reappoints Mojisola Adeyeye As NAFDAC Director-General
Professor Adeyeye’s tenure renewal took effect from December 1, 2022. The NAFDAC boss believes there is no need to stop the use of the Astrazeneca vaccine. President Muhammadu Buhari has reappointed Mojisola Adeyeye as the Director-General (DG) of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). “President […]
Nursing Federation Slams UK, Others For Recruiting From Poorer Nations
“We don’t want to see some countries thrive and others hurt.” Britain’s recruitment of nurses from poorer countries as a quick fix for its own underinvestment in the profession is a serious cause of concern, the global nurses’ federation said on Monday. The International Council of Nurses said wealthy countries […]
NCDC Confirms Diphtheria Outbreak In Lagos, Kano States
Symptoms of the disease include fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough, red eyes, neck swelling, and difficulty breathing. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed the outbreak of diphtheria disease in Lagos and Kano states. It, however, assured that the agency is responding to the situation with the […]
Gates Foundation CEO Explains Foundation’s Approach to Fighting Poverty, Disease, and Inequity
…Announces largest-ever annual budget In his annual letter published last Tuesday, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman announced the foundation will spend US$8.3 billion this year to continue its work fighting poverty, disease, and inequity. He also shared examples of how the foundation uses its resources, voice, and convening […]