Category: Health

Benefits Of Drinking Aloe Vera Juice, With Caution

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Natural plants remain the best remedies for human health, but unknown to many as individuals, most especially women in search of beautiful enhancements through artificial treatments.   One of the topical plants that is not only a remedy for beauty, but also a remedy for good health, known as Aloe Vera.   Aloe vera is a topical gel used to treat sunburn, and other skin infections. Not only that, it also provides other health benefits, due to its antioxidant properties.   Finding has revealed that Aloe vera can also benefit…

Doctors seek NASS legislation against organ trafficking

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The FCT Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has called for legislative action against organ trafficking, to reflect the growing concern within the medical community about the illegal practice.   Dr Charles Ugwuanyi, FCT Chairman of the NMA, made the call at a news conference in Abuja on Monday.   He called for due process, saying through legislative action, Nigeria could take a significant step towards eradicating organ trafficking and protecting the well-being of citizens.   He said that the law governing organ transplants in the country was scanty…

Committee of CMDs commends SDGs over intervention in Hospitals

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The Committee of Chief Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals CCMDFTH has commended the leadership of the Sustainable Development Goals SDGs under Princess Adejoke Orelope Adefulire on the intervention in primary, secondary and tertiary health services in Nigeria.   The commendation came on the heels of the inspection of one of the centre provided by the SDGs, during the last administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in Gwagwalada.   According to Professor Bissala Ekele during the meeting of the committee of CMDs in the university of Abuja on Friday, he highlighted…

Committee of CMDs converge on Annual General Meeting in Abuja, as Pate declares Three Day Program Open

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The University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Gwagwalada UATH has played host to Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals In Nigeria CCMDFTH.   The Chief Medical Director , University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Professor Bissala Ekele who gave the opening remarks at the occasion on Thursday at Sandaralia Hotel, Abuja expressed delight for turning the challenges of Tertiary Hospital located in the FCT playing host to opportunities to showcase its activities.   Ekele who welcomed his colleagues from across the country, stated that their presence…

DHIN Connectathon brings together Stakeholders to advance Digital Health Interoperability in Nigeria

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By Chisom Juanita Mefor       On November 7, 2023, the Digital Health Interoperability Network (DHIN) hosted its maiden Connectathon, a groundbreaking event that brought together stakeholders from the public and private sectors to address the critical issue of fragmented patient records in Nigerian healthcare institutions. The Theme of the event was “Unique Identifier for Management of Duplicate Cross-Institutional Health Records”. Fragmented patient records are a major challenge in Nigeria, where patients often receive care from multiple providers, making it difficult for providers to access a patient’s complete medical…

HIRD: FCT residents commends NYSC on free Medicare

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A cross section of residents of the Federal Captal Territory, Abuja has applauded the National Youth Service Corps for providing free medical services for them saying it would enhance their well-being. The Etsu Piwoyi Community, Mr Tanko Lazarus gave this commendation today on behalf of members of his community during the official flag-off of NYSC Health Initiative For Rural Dwellers held at Piwoyi. He commended the NYSC Management and Corps Medical team for the kind gesture, added that the free medical services would improve their overall well being. The Director…

NAFDAC approves University’s herbal medicine for diabetes

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has certified the use of GLUCOZIL for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. NAFDAC made this known in a statement by its Head of Corporate Communication, Mike Aladenika, on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that GLUCOZIL, a herbal drug, is produced by Edo State Government-owned Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. The statement was made available to the NAN on Thursday in Benin. It said: “Its bid to reclaim its enviable position among the comity of institutions, grounded in research and…

Common Symptoms Of Pulmonary Embolism, Early Treatment Can Reduce Risk Of Death

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A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that blocks and stops blood flow to an artery in the lung. In most cases, the blood clot starts in a deep vein in the leg and travels to the lung. Rarely, the clot forms in a vein in another part of the body. When a blood clot forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body, it’s called a deep vein thrombosis (DVT).   Because one or more clots block blood flow to the lungs, pulmonary embolism can be…

Environmental Health Officers congratulate EKSUTH CMD,Prof Olabanji on his reappointment

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Members of the Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria, Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti have rejoiced with professor Kayode Olabanji over his re-appointment as the Chief Medical Director of the hospital by Governor Biodun Oyebanji. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen by the Head of the Unit, Comrade Foluke Ojo on behalf of the officers. According to the statement, the appointment of Prof. Olabanji is well deserved considering how much he has contributed towards lifting the hospital to an enviable height with a prayer to…

10 Intriguing Health Benefits Of Custard Apples You Should Know

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Cherimoyas, usually referred to as custard apples, have quite a lot of well being benefits that you ought to be conscious of. The fancy “Custard Apple” that we take pleasure in in bakeries and eating places as desserts and shakes is known as “sharifa” or “sitaphal” in Hindi.   This white fruit is creamy in texture, mushy and chewy on the within, and has a tough shell. It can also be filled with vitamins. If you did not know, additionally it is a wise substitute for dairy items, and in…