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Foundation brings smiles to the faces of Ile- Oluji people through Medical Outreach
The Itsuokor foundation has embarked on a free medicare outreach at Ile-Oluji town in Ondo state.The outreach which lasted for three days was sponsored by Dr Ben Itsuokor – a UK based medical consultant who had sponsored more than a…
NASS to integrate UN declaration on Universal Health Coverage into legislative agenda — Oloriegbe
Chairman, Senate Committee On Health, Dr Ibrahim Oloriegbe, has said the National Assembly will integrate the United Nations political declaration on Universal Health Coverage into the new legislative agenda over the next four years.…
Constipation can be a symptom of stroke in elders —Expert
A medical expert, Dr Gboyega Akere has cautioned that persistent constipation, especially in the elderly people should be a cause of worry, being a common symptom in diseases such as stroke, cancer and diabetes.Dr Akere, a consultant…
UCH to champion intervention radiology services, training in West Africa
The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, says it will champion the provision of intervention radiology services and training in West Africa for precise and effective healthcare delivery in diseases such as cancer, fibroids and pain…
FG charges Nigerian universities on study of herbal medicine
The Federal Government has called on Nigerian Universities to introduce the Bachelor of Science Degree programme in Herbal Medicine as well as incorporate modules on Herbal Medicine into the curricula of Health Science Students.This…
UCH acquires anaesthetic machines worth N81m to reduce surgical backlogs
In its bid to reduce the long surgery waiting period, the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has acquired nine state-of-the art anaesthesia machines and equipment worth over N81 million.The UCH Chief Medical Director, Professor…
Punitive laws associated with HIV infections in female sex workers
The presence of laws criminalising sex work is associated with a sevenfold increase in the odds of HIV infection among female sex workers in sub-Saharan Africa, according to research presented to the recent 10th International AIDS Society…
FMC, Abeokuta acquires CT machine
The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Idi-Aba, Abeokuta has acquired an ultra-modern Computerised Tomography (CT) Machine worth N240 million in furtherance of its efforts to make specialised health care services available to its patients.…
Expert harps on regular cardiovascular checks after 40 years
Nigerians above the age of 40 years have been advised to regularly screen for conditions that predispose to cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, hypertension and heart attack.Dr Helen Ilori, a consultant family physician, gave the…
Even dental problems can kill —Don
Contrary to the belief of many people, a dental expert, Professor Olawunmi Fatusi, has said that dental problems can be dangerous and can also kill.Professor Fatusi at the 343rd inaugural lecture of the Obafemi Awolowo University,…