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admin - October 15, 2024

Nigeria – Japa: NMA Urges FG To Implement Existing Health Policies To Retain Doctors

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria       The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on the Federal Government to prioritize the implementation of existing policies, particularly the National Policy on Health Workforce Retention, in order to address the mass exodus of doctors and healthcare workers, often referred to as the “japa syndrome.”   Speaking at […]
admin - October 13, 2024

Nigeria – Governor Sanwo-Olu’s Wife Rallies Support for Sickle Cell Patients

By Onoja Baba, Lagos, Nigeria         Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, the wife of Lagos State Governor, has called for a concerted effort from stakeholders to support those living with sickle cell disease, enabling them to lead more fulfilling lives.   Speaking on Saturday at the Grand Finale of the “Project Empower a Warrior […]
admin - September 29, 2024

WHO Releases Common Symptoms Of Heart Attack

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria       To mark the World Heart Day 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a guide detailing the common symptoms of a heart attack.   In a post shared on X, WHO highlighted several warning signs that people should be aware of, including light-headedness, cold sweats, shortness of […]
admin - September 29, 2024

Malawi – Minister Of Health Appeals To Journalists To Intensify Health Reporting

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi     The Minister of Health, Adrian Chikumbe, has appealed to journalists in Malawi to intensify reporting on health issues, especially on the fight against various diseases.   He made the remarks at Loweluka in Mzuzu during a meeting with members of the Northern Chapter of the Nyika Media Club.   […]
admin - August 24, 2024

Nigerian Doctors Warn Of New M-pox Strain, Urge Caution Over Bush Meat, Dead Animals

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria   In a bid to curb the spread of the monkeypox virus (m-pox) amid concerns over a new strain, the Association of Resident Doctors at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Kwara State, has issued a warning to Nigerians.   The association, represented by its President, Dr. Yusuf Muhammed, […]
admin - August 18, 2024

Nigeria Fails at Meeting 2030 Malaria Elimination Target

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria     Medical researchers have issued a stark warning that Nigeria is unlikely to meet its 2030 malaria elimination target due to the Federal Government’s failure to maintain the distribution of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) to vulnerable populations.   The researchers voiced their concerns at a regional meeting of the Emerging […]
admin - August 18, 2024

Nigeria – Experts Warn Of Serious Risks From Traditional Cooking Methods In Nigeria

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria   Leading medical experts in Nigeria have raised an alarm over the serious health risks associated with traditional cooking methods, saying just one in ten Nigerian households uses clean energy sources.   The experts, Professor Tanimola Akande from the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Professor Best Ordinioha from the University […]
admin - August 18, 2024

South Africa – Health MEC Visits Health Train In Gauteng

By: Thandeka Kosa, South Africa   Scores of community members from within and around Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa, heeded the call to use the opportunity to get health services from the Transnet Phelophepa healthcare train.   Two state-of-the-art mobile healthcare trains have been moving across four districts in the province, with one of the trains […]
admin - August 17, 2024

Nigeria Ramps Up Surveillance at Entry Points to Combat Monkeypox Outbreak

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria   Nigeria has escalated its surveillance and monitoring efforts at all entry points in response to the growing threat of Monkeypox (Mpox) Clade 1.   The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, announced the intensified measures during a press briefing on Thursday, August 14, 2024, […]
admin - August 12, 2024

Nigeria – Experts Caution Against Misuse Of Antibiotics For Common Colds

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria   Prominent clinical microbiologists have sounded a warning against the misuse of antibiotics for treating common cold, which is caused by viruses. The experts, Prof. Samuel Taiwo, a Consultant Clinical Microbiologist at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Prof. Comfort Akujobi, a professor of Clinical Microbiology at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, […]
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