Category: Health

OSSAP-SDGs hands over State-of-the-art hospital building to LASUTH

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As part of the drive to revamp health infrastructure in the country, the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals has handed over a fully equipped state-of-the-art hospital building with over 200 bed capacity to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH.   The facility was commissioned on Wednesday by the Governor of Lagos State Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu through his deputy, Mr. Obafemi Hamzat.   The SSAP-SDGs also commissioned a fully rehabilitated sports and recreational centre in LASUTH and a newly constructed and fully…

Resident Doctors call off Nationwide Strike

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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its five-day warning strike. President of the association, Dr Orji Emeka Innocent, said. that the doctors would resume by 8am on Monday.   The NARD president said, “progress made will be reviewed on 2nd June 2023 during the association’s general meeting where next line of action will be decided.”   The association had embarked on the strike on Wednesday following the failure of the federal government to meet its demands.   Before the strike, NARD had given the government a two-week…

Presidents do not need to travel abroad for medicals anymore – Aisha Buhari

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The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, on Friday, in Abuja, said the newly inaugurated N21bn Presidential Wing of the State House Medical Centre will end the need for future presidents and their family members seeking medical treatment abroad.   She said this when she joined the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) and other dignitaries for the commissioning ceremony of the facility situated in the premises of Presidential Villa, Abuja.   Mrs Buhari revealed that she first nurtured the idea of a Presidential Wing in 2017 after her husband’s extensive stay…

Benefits of Eating Cucumber At Night,Health

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Cucumbers are a popular and healthful vegetable that many people throughout the world appreciate. They are high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, all of which have significant health benefits. Cucumbers are best consumed at night, soon before going to bed. This post will go over the benefits of eating cucumber at night. ENCOURAGES HYDRATION Cucumbers are 95% water, according to healthline, and eating them at night can help you stay hydrated. Dehydration can result in a variety of health issues, including headaches, constipation, and exhaustion. By eating cucumbers at night,…

SAGGING BREASTS: See Natural Remedies, Surgery Not Best Option

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Sagging breasts? Here’s help Perfectly-shaped breasts when begin to sag can impact your appearance and self-confidence. Though it is said that this physical process would usually set in during your 40s, certain lifestyle factors can lead to breast sagging at a younger age too. Losing and gaining weight rapidly, lifestyle factors and even the way you sit or sleep can contribute to losing breast firmness. Many women neglect this change and a few who opt for surgery have to be careful about its side effects. Natural home remedies are obviously…

SDGs 3: Orelope-Adefulire Commissions Multilevel Paediatric Complex Centre At FMC Ebute Metta

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The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire has harped on the need for more investments in health infrastructure as well as well-being of Nigerians. Princess Orelope Adefulre spoke at the inauguration of Paediatric Complex at the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta in Lagos built by her office on Thursday. According to her, the complex was built by OSSAP-SDGs with the primary objective of improving child health and reducing maternal mortality in line with the SDG 3. She noted that the multilevel facility has…

Reason Why Older Men Should Chew Pawpaw Seeds Regularly

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Pawpaw, also known as papaya, is a tropical fruit that is well-known for its many health benefits. One lesser-known benefit of pawpaw is that the seeds of the fruit contain compounds that can be beneficial for older men. Regular consumption of pawpaw seeds can help to improve prostate health, boost the immune system, and even prevent cancer.   According to webmd, One of the main reasons older men should chew pawpaw seeds regularly is that they contain high levels of enzymes that can help to improve prostate health. The prostate…

Edo State Govt Boosts Health Sector Reforms with Recruitment of Over 700 Healthcare Professionals

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By Abdullahi Haruna         Edo State Government has taken a step towards improving healthcare services to its citizens by commencing the recruitment of over 700 healthcare practitioners. This recruitment drive is in line with the ongoing reforms in the health sector by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration.   Speaking to journalists during the computer-based test held at the Edo State Secretariat Complex, Benin City, the Executive Secretary of Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Omosigho Izedonmwen, expressed his satisfaction with the recruitment process.   The recruitment process…

Climate change; CAPI cleans up Nyanya Park, call for safe and healthy environment.

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As we draw close to the rainy season, the effects of climate change begins to manifest thereby putting everyone on check. It is on this note that a Non governmental Organisation advocating for a clean and healthy environment, Compassionate Advocacy for the Poor Initiative(CAPI) has called on all hands to be on deck in other to mitigate the effects of global change in Nigeria. 7u77 Speaking at a clean up exercise in Nyanya motor park in FCT Abuja on Monday, Sukaya Mohammad, Director, Climate Change. CAPI said it is important…

Niger Govt to partner NMA to tackle quackery amongst health professionals in the state

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Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has said the government will partner with the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Niger State Chapter to checkmate quackery among health professionals in the state. The Governor stated this when he received the officials of the Association led by its Chairman, Dr.Yusuf Mohammed on a courtesy visit at the Government House Minna. Governor Sani Bello who decried the loss of lives due to the carelessness of medical practitioners, said a situation was a Doctor will be in a government pay role and still operate a…