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Breast milk may help prevent sepsis in premature babies
A component of breast milk may help to protect premature babies from developing sepsis, a fast-moving, life-threatening condition triggered by infection.Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Mayo…
Africa: Novel Coronavirus —How close are we to treatment and vaccine?
The new coronavirus, declared a pandemic on March 11 by the World Health Organisation (WHO) because of its global spread, and with more than 170,000 confirmed cases, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), and more than 7,000…
Ethiopia confirms its first case of coronavirus
Ethiopia has confirmed its first case of the new coronavirus, the country’s public health institute said on Friday.Takele Banti, the Mayor of the Capital Addis Ababa, tweeted that a Japanese citizen was the person affected.“We…
Use of infant formula increases child mortality rate ― NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says the widespread use of infant formula products will increase child morbidity and mortality in the country.Mr Nantim Dadi, the Coordinator NAFDAC, Kaduna State…
Lassa Fever: Death toll reaches 144 ― NCDC
The death toll from the latest round of Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria has risen to 144, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said, on Thursday, with a Case Fatality Rate (CFR), of 16.8 per cent.The NCDC said this is lower…
Commercial motorcycle accidents, leading cause of brain injury in Nigeria —Expert
Professor Amos Adeleye is a consultant neurosurgeon at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. In this interview by SADE OGUNTOLA, he speaks about the burden of commercial motorcycle riders, its implication on surgical practice in…
How to handle hand sanitizers
HAND sanitizer is considered as effective at killing germs as washing hands with soap and water, unless hands are visibly soiled. However, experts have cautioned that hand sanitizers be bought from a reputable chemist and should be kept at…
No case of Lassa fever, COVID-19 in our health facility ― LASUTH
The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, Lagos, says no patient with Lassa fever or COVID-19 symptoms was admitted into its health facility.Dr. Oladeji Adewunmi, Medical Officer, Clinical Service Department in…
Lassa Fever: WHO official harps on public awareness, good hygiene
Dr Clement Peter, the Officer-in-Charge of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Nigeria, has emphasised the need for public awareness and good hygiene to prevent the spread of Lassa fever in the country.Peter told News Agency of…
Hot weather: How to sleep in a heatwave
Under a normal condition, when the environment temperature is rising, the body cools itself down through perspiration and prevents the temperature of the body from rising. In this report by SADE OGUNTOLA, experts explain how to cope with…