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By Afolabi oluwaseun A. H22/Mac/0091 Department of Mass Communication The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State Infant mortality persists as a global health concern, claiming thousands of lives annually before reaching their first birthday. Despite medical advancements, issues such as poverty, inequality, and limited access to essential services contribute to alarming rates, transcending statistics and impacting families…
By Afolabi Hannah M. H22/Mac/0165 Department of Mass Communication The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State In a remarkable technological evolution, Nigeria’s healthcare sector is embarking on a journey towards a future shaped by augmented reality (AR). The integration of AR technology promises transformative benefits, bringing about advancements in patient care, medical training, and interactive healthcare storytelling….
By Saula Quadri T. Nd/22/mac/0096 Department of Mass Communication The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State Regular physical activity offers remarkable advantages for our physical and mental health. Let’s explore these benefits in depth! Exercise transcends mere fitness or weight loss; it significantly influences our overall well-being. On a physical level, it fortifies muscles, enhances cardiovascular health,…
By ADESANYA ADEKOLADE J. H22/MAC/0169 Department of Mass Communication The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State In a transformative shift, Nigeria’s healthcare landscape is undergoing a technological revolution that is reshaping the delivery of crucial medical services. The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the 21st century has emerged as a game-changer, bringing about substantial…
By ADEKANBI ODUNAYO S. H22/MC/0075 The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State In the ever-evolving tapestry of Nigeria’s healthcare sector in 2023, the recent appointments of Dr. Salma Ibrahim Anas and Prof. Mohammad Ali Pate to pivotal healthcare roles radiate a profound dedication to public health. This exploration plunges into the intricacies of the challenges faced during…
Projections from the World Health Organization, WHO, show that there will be over 35 million new cases of cancer by 2050—a 77 percent increase over the projected 20 million cases in 2022. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the cancer agency of the WHO, released a new report ahead of World Cancer Day…
Following an agreement brokered by Qatar between Israel and the Palestinian militant organisation Hamas, the Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip will receive medication. In addition, aid supplies for civilians will be brought to the sealed-off coastal strip, the Qatari Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday. The office of Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu said the…
Labor unions at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) have declared an indefinite strike following an attack on the facility by suspected hoodlums. According to reports, the hoodlums invaded the hospital on Monday and attacked some doctors, destroying facilities and stealing a corpse. This incident has led to the paralysis of activities at the…
The Federal Government will review the National Policy and Strategic Plan for Hospice and Palliative Care 2021, to ensure cancer patients live a fairly good quality life. Dr Uchechukwu Nwokwu, the National Coordinator, National Cancer Control Programme, disclosed this on Sunday in Abuja, during an interview with Newsmen. Nwokwu said that the policy, inaugurated in…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has sounded a note of caution to people suffering from asthma and respiratory issues. The warning over the impending hazy and cloudy weather is also extended to airline operators. NIMET report also predicted sunny and hazy weather for the North and North Central states of the country beginning from Wednesday, January…
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State is dead after battling illness for long. In view of reports received, Akeredolu died in Lagos on Wednesday. The Sunshine State governor died at the age of 67. The source explained that Governor Akeredolu’s condition had deteriorated to the point where he needed a dialysis machine to help him….
Resident doctors at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Awka, have called on governments at all levels to take deliberate steps to address the plague of brain drain in the medical service delivery. The doctors made the call at the first Annual General Meeting and Academic Conference of Association of Resident Doctors (ARD),…
The National Action on Sugar Reduction (NASR) Coalition, an NGO, on Friday echoed a global report of the World Health Organisation (WHO) released on December 5 on efforts of countries to raise taxes on Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSB) and alcohol. The coalition stance is contained in a statement signed by its Co-chairman and President of…
The Wife of Anambra Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, on Tuesday visited a set of newly delivered quadruplets and triplets, urging pregnant women to take advantage of the ongoing free antenatal care and delivery services in the state. The governor’s wife visited the babies at the Referral Health Centre, Awgbu, and Enugwuabo Health Centre, Ufuma in…
Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun: but if a man live many years, and rejoice in them all; yet let him remember the days of darkness; for they shall be many. All that cometh is vanity. The above quote from the holy book,…
Double-amputee Olympic runner, Oscar Pistorius has been granted parole, 10 years after shooting his girlfriend through a toilet door at his home in South Africa. The country’s Department of Corrections spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo said on Friday that Pistorius would be released from prison on January 5. “Mr Pistorius will complete the remainder of the sentence…
A new report on the state of tobacco industry interference in Nigeria has revealed a marked increase in the industry’s meddling in public health policies, in particular tobacco control measures. The report produced by Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, with support from Bloomberg Philanthropies through the Centre for Good Governance shows Nigeria’s ratings…
Former US First Lady, Rosalynn Carter, the wife of ex-President Jimmy Carter, passed away at the age of 96. The Carter Center confirmed in a statement, that she died peacefully surrounded by family members. It was revealed on Friday that she had moved into a Georgia hospice care facility and was spending time with her…
Israeli forces have penetrated Gaza’s largest hospital in what the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) describes as a “concentrated assault”. According to eyewitness reports, commando forces entered the main emergency department and went from room to room questioning people, but there is presently no shooting in the hospital area. Israel accuses Hamas of operating a command…
Croatian authorities on Wednesday ordered Coca-Cola to withdraw some drinks after food poisoning cases were reported in three cities. The government’s State Inspectorate said samples of the beverage giant’s mineral water and Coca-Cola drink were being analysed by the public health institute. The inspectorate said in a statement that “health inspectors had temporarily stopped” Coca-Cola…
The link between chronic worry and Physical well-being Worry, a natural response to stress and uncertainty, can significantly impact an individual’s physical health when it becomes chronic and uncontrolled. The connection between chronic worry and physical well-being is a complex and well-documented phenomenon, highlighting the importance of managing anxiety for overall health. Managing chronic worry…
A new report from Save the Children International (SCI) Nigeria, reveals that Nigeria with a population of 218 million has 23 million child marriages, with two in every five women married as children. Child Marriage is also a consequence of adolescent pregnancy which is associated to maternal mortality, poor education, illiteracy and intergenerational poverty. The…
Abubakar Bukola Saraki(ABS) Foundation has paid off the hospital bill of a Nigerian actor and comedian Mr John Okafor popularlly known as Mr Ibu. Mr Ibu in a video posted on his official Instagram page told Nigerians about his health condition on October 18, soliciting for financial aid. The ABS foundation established by Former Senate…
The member representing Duguri/Gwana Constituency in the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Hon Bala Abdullahi Dan, has donated tricycle-wheelchairs to physically challenged persons in his constituency in a move to reduce their suffering. Speaking during the disbursement ceremony in Duguri, Alkaleri local government area, he said people living with disabilities face numerous challenges, especially those…
The Kwara State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (KWPHCDA) has assured the people of Kwara State that the measles immunisation vaccines are safe for the children. The executive secretary of KWPHCDA, Dr Nusirat Elelu, gave the assurance during a stakeholders meeting hosted by the agency in Ilorin, the state capital. Elelu said the stakeholders meeting was…
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says it is targeting about 6 millions girls aged 9-14 years with over 6million doses of Gardasil HPV vaccine and essential supplies under the first phase of HPV vaccination in the country. Experts have said the vaccination is key as Nigeria alone contributes an estimated 12,000 new…
The former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has raised concerns over how the new Central Bank Governor and his deputies were brought into office. He alleged a gross violation of the CBN Act in the appointment by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He said, “The growing lawlessness and Gestapo tactics the government was deploying to achieve…
A man suddenly went blind in one eye after taking Viagra — and doctors think the erectile dysfunction remedy could be to blame. The 32-year-old, from Iran, took a bumper dose of sildenafil, the main ingredient in the little blue pill. He lost sight in his right eye almost immediately afterwards. Despite efforts to restore…
A Consultant Psychiatrist at University College Hospital (UCH) and Senior Lecturer at University of Ibadan (UI), Dr. Victor Makanjuola, has declared that it is illegal to confine people with mental illness. Makanjuola stated this during a virtual seminar organised by the National Association of Sea Dogs, Jolly Rogers Deck. The programme, which was part of…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has requested the House of Representatives’ confirmation of nominees for the positions of Chairman and members of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The President’s request is contained in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, read at plenary by the Deputy…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a 67-year-old trafficker, Chukwuemeka Clement, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja for ingesting 100 wraps of cocaine. NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi, in a statement said, the suspected trafficker claimed he ventured into the criminal enterprise to raise enough money to marry a new…
