Category: Health

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…

12 Cheap But Nutrient-Rich Foods To Boost Your Immune System

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Your immune system can benefit from regular consumption of a variety of nutrient-rich foods, such as citrus fruits and spinach, which are high in vitamins and minerals. Providing your body with specific meals may assist maintain a robust immune system. The first thing you should do when looking for strategies to avoid getting colds, the flu, or other infections is to go to your neighbourhood grocery shop. Include these 12 potent immune system boosters in your food plans. No dietary supplement can treat or stop the disease. It’s crucial to…

Dabiri-Erewa celebrates Benjamin Nwosu as he bags American Diabetes Association Award

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Hon. (Dr) Abike Dabiri- Erewa, Chairman/ CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has congratulated Dr. Benjamin Udoka Nwosu for bagging the American Diabetes Association Award over Life-saving research.   In a congratulatory message, Dabiri-Erewa described the award as a sign of his relentless dedication, hard work and an astute researcher seeking the best for his patients.   The NiDCOM boss noted that the feat has shown that great reward awaited those who go extra mile to achieve their desired goals and hardwork also pays.   She advised younger generations to…

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY: NIS Rivers State Comptroller,James Sunday tasks personnel on dangers of Environmental pollution

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The Comptroller of Immigration Service, Rivers State Command ,James Sunday, , has used the occasion of World Environment Day to caution Officers and Men of the Rivers State Command on the danger of keeping a dirty and polluted Environment both at work and home in order to live a healthy ,Productive and safe live. He warned men of the service not to join force with individuals or groups that polluted the environment, “In the office,at home,on the street, we must learn to avoid polluting the environment with leather or plastic…

Gov Sani Bello commissions remodeled Suleja General Hospital

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Niger state Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has commissioned the remodeled Suleja General Hospital.   The hospital which has been in a dilapidated condition for close to 59 years now wears a new look. Speaking during the commissioning of the project, Governor Sani Bello said the hospital needed expansion and total rebuilding to allow it serve indigenes as well as other Nigerians.   “This hospital was built 59 years ago. This means that the hospital needs expansion and complete rebuilding which we have done for the people of…