Health Archives — Page 13 of 13

February 7, 2017 No Responses

‘My conversation with Buhari was focused on economy, Budget’

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has assured the nation that President Muhammadu Buhari is hale and hearty and would return home as soon as he completes the necessary tests recommended by his doctors in the United Kingdom. Prof. Osinbajo gave...

December 21, 2016 No Responses

‘Africa has highest rate of high blood pressure’

Africa has the highest rate of high blood pressure in the world, affecting about 46% of adults, a World Health Organization (WHO) study has found. It blamed increasing urbanisation and unhealthy lifestyles for the rise in cases. The global average...

July 30, 2016 No Responses

Buhari approves new appointments in health sector

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of five Chief Executives for institutions in Nigeria’s health sector. A statement issued by the Director (press) in the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Bolaji Adebiyi, discl...