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February 6, 2023 No Responses

Eat Less Of Hot, Heavy Food During Hot Season, Says Health Expert

With the hot season advancing fast, Chairman of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) in Kaduna State, Dr Sheyin Madaki, has cautioned against excessive eating of ‘heavy food’ , especially when such foods are hot. In an interview with the News Agency...

January 29, 2023 No Responses

Lassa Fever: Edo Records 115 Cases, 13 Deaths

Edo State has confirmed eight more cases of Lassa fever, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 115. The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akoria Obehi, who disclosed this to journalists in Benin City, said...

January 26, 2023 No Responses

Lassa Fever: Etsako-West Confirms 38 Cases, Esan West 24

The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Obehi Akoria, on Wednesday, said Etsako West, Esan West and Esan North East were the most affected local government areas by Lassa fever in the state, urging for the collaboration of residents to...

January 23, 2023 No Responses

NAFDAC Warns Against Use Of Weight Loss Pill

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned Nigerians against the use of the drug — Weight Rapid Loss Capsule. The caution is contained in an alert with No. 049/2022, signed by NAFDAC’s Director-Gene...

January 23, 2023 No Responses

Lassa Fever: Edo Records Ten New Cases, Eight Deaths

Edo State has recorded ten more cases of Lassa fever, raising the total number of confirmed persons in the state to 81, with eight deaths. Briefing journalists in Benin City at the weekend, the Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Obehi Ako...

January 18, 2023 No Responses

Lassa fever: Edo Releases Contacts Of Surveillance, Notification Officers In Local Councils

The Edo State Government has intensified surveillance and response activities for Lassa fever across the state’s 18 local councils as part of improved efforts to contain the disease and ensure the health of residents. The Edo State Commissioner for Hea...

January 16, 2023 No Responses

COVID -19: Lagos, Edo, Kano Top List As Nigeria Confirms 42 New Cases

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 42 additional COVID-19 infections in the country with Lagos State recording 27 cases. The NCDC made this known via its official website on Sunday, adding that Edo, Kano, Nasa...

January 15, 2023 No Responses

Lassa Fever: Edo Records One Death, 12 New Cases

Edo State, at the weekend, confirmed one death from Lassa fever and recorded 12 new cases as the government steps up measures to contain the spread of the disease across all communities in the state. The Edo State Commissioner for...

January 12, 2023 No Responses

Expert Decries High Kidney Disease Burden In Nigeria

President, the Nigerian Association of Nephrology, Dr Adanze Asinnobi, has expressed worry over the increasing number of Nigerians suffering from chronic kidney disease. Asinnobi, spoke at the association’s Scientific Conference and Annual Gen...

January 12, 2023 No Responses

Edo Confirms 26 Cases Of Lassa Fever

Edo State has recorded three more confirmed cases of Lassa fever, raising the total number of confirmed cases on admission to 26. Addressing Journalists in Benin City, the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Obehi Akoria, who decried the rising cases of...

January 11, 2023 No Responses

Edo Steps Up Campaign Against Lassa Fever

The Edo State Government, as part of efforts to curb the spread of Lassa fever and ensure the health and safety of residents across all Edo communities, has met with stakeholders in the seven local government councils most affected by...

January 10, 2023 No Responses

Edo Records 18 New Cases Of Lassa Fever

Edo State has recorded 18 new cases of Lassa fever, raising the total number of persons who are currently on admission in the state to 23. The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akoria Obehi, who disclosed this while briefing...

December 26, 2022 No Responses

Lagos Restates Commitment To Formidable Healthcare System

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to make healthcare in the state formidable and in line with global standards. The State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this known during a Christmas programme organised for patients at the Alimo...

December 19, 2022 No Responses

UBTH Trains 600 On Basic Life Support

The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Sunday trained 600 first responders on Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Life Support (BSL) during emergencies. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that among the first responders trai...