Rep. Onuigbo Urges Nigerians To Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19
The House of Representatives Deputy Chairman, Committee on Coronavirus (COVID-19), Rep. Sam Onuigbo has appealed to Nigerians to get get their COVID-19 vaccination as soon as they can as efforts to tackle the virus continues. Onuigbo, representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency of Abia State made the appeal recently at the inauguration of a block of four classrooms attracted by him...
What You Should Know About Ovulation Pain
As a woman, for you to conceive successfully, ovulation is everything. Ovulation is supposed to be painless, but it is not uncommon to experience pain. You may experience ovulation pain with one menstrual cycle, and not with another. An awareness of any aches or cramping during ovulation can actually be a useful indicator in tracking your fertility. What is...
Low Sperm Count Curable – Fertility Experts
Fertility experts have urged men battling with low sperm count to seek proper medical intervention, noting that the condition is curable with appropriate medical treatment. The experts, however, noted that the treatment of the condition is dependent on the underlying cause, stressing that unknown to many people, most cases of low sperm count usually have an underlying cause. For a man to...
7 Benefits Of Breast Sucking To Women By Experts
As the world marks 2022 campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer, health experts have encouraged men to suck breasts. A health expert and CEO of Chartma Herbal Health Centre tagged the month “Breast Sucking October”, urging men to ‘suck a breast within Ocober’. The woman’s breasts are filled with hyper-sensitive nerve endings that get stimulated when touched, sucked...
International Day Of The Girl Child: “Our Rights, Our Future” – AHF
International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC) 2022 has arrived! AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) will hold “Our Rights, Our Future”-themed events worldwide that will educate and empower girls to succeed by taking control of their health! At least 129 million girls worldwide are not attending school, an issue exacerbated by inadequate access to menstrual hygiene products and facilities. COVID-19 lockdowns...
World Mental Health Day: Foods To Help Teenagers Stay Mentally Healthy
Adolescence is a rapid phase of growth and development. Nutrition is crucial for the healthy physical development of the teenagers so that they can achieve their full potential in life. In addition to supporting physical growth, good food also plays a crucial role in mental well-being. Adolescence is unique, a formative period where the child is stepping into adulthood. In...
NAFDAC Warns Nigerians Against Consuming Cough Syrups From Gambia
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has notified Healthcare providers and the public of the death of 66 children in Gambia following the use of four substandard cough syrups as reported by WHO in September 2022. The four products are Promethazine Oral Solution, Kofexmalin Baby Cough Syrup, Makoff Baby Cough Syrup and Magrip N Cold...
NAFDAC Warns Healthcare Providers On Cough Syrup From Gambia
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has notified Healthcare providers and the public of the death of 66 children in the Gambia following the use of four substandard cough syrups as reported by WHO in September 2022. The four products are Promethazine Oral Solution, Kofexmalin Baby Cough Syrup, Makoff Baby Cough Syrup, and Magrip N...
There Is Only One Psychiatrist To Every 500,000 Population In Africa – WHO
The World Health Organisation has said that there is one psychiatrist to 500,000 people in the Africa region. The Director of Programme Management, WHO Regional Office for Africa, Dr. Joseph Cabore said this on Thursday during a virtual press briefing monitored by our correspondent. According to Dr. Cabore, Africa has the highest rate of suicide globally. ABN TV reports that World Mental...
Hope For Imo Workers As Gov. Uzodinma Approves Free Medical Services
Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has approved free medical care for workers in the state’s workforce as part of the state’s Social Health Insurance Scheme. Uzodimma gave the approval at a town hall meeting he held with top management staff of the Imo Civil Service, in Owerri on Tuesday. The governor said the gesture was part of efforts to ensure that...
