Category: Health

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…

Nigerians Unite for Tinubu/Shettima Mandate extends Free Medical Outreach to Kogi State

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Nigerians Unite for Tinubu/Shettima has extended the integrated free medical outreach program to the three senatorial districts of Kogi state as part of efforts to provide high quality primary healthcare to vulnerable communities.     During the inauguration of the program in Lokoja, the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu emphasized the group’s commitment to providing high-impact primary healthcare services to women and children.   The free medical outreach program is a flagship initiative of Nigerians Unite for Tinubu/Shettima Mandate and is aimed at serving rural communities. The…

Buhari reappoints Adeyeye NAFDAC DG

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President Muhammadu Buhari has reappointed Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye as the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The agency disclosed this via its official Twitter handle @NafdacAgency on Friday. It wrote “Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye has been reappointed as the @DGatNAFDAC for the second and final tenure of five years. She stopped by briefly at the corporate headquarters in Abuja to meet with some Directors.” Prof. Adeyeye was first appointed as Director-General in November 2017.

Ooni commissions diagnostic centre in Lagos, charges govt on enabling environment

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Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife has charged different tiers of government to create enabling environment for private investment in the medical sector, said this will motivate investors and professionals in diaspora to come home to establish world class health facilities in Nigeria. Speaking on Wednesday, 14th December 2022, while unveiling Omics Diagnostics Limited located at Oyekan Street, Yaba, Lagos during its commissioning ceremony also graced by notable personalities in Nigerian like Prof. Akin Abayomi, Lagos State Commissioner for Health,…

Six reasons why your nipples might hurt By Onyinyechi Iheanacho

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Six reasons why your nipples might hurt   Nipples are very sensitive to both stimulation and irritation. When they hurt, it might get too uncomfortable to even put on a bra. And while the soreness doesn’t necessarily mean something serious, sometimes it could be a medical condition that should not be ignored.   Here are some reasons why your nipples might be hurting:   Allergic reactions Since they are very sensitive, nipples could react from chemicals from soaps, lotions, fabric, or laundry detergents. So if you notice that your nipples…

UATH rewards Staffers over improved Services

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.     The Chief Medical Director CMD, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Gwagwalada UATH, Professor Bissala Ekele Professor Bissala Ekelesaid the fifth Staff annual award ceremony organised was put in place to improve services in the tertiary health institution.   He made this speech during the 2022 annual staff award held at the hospital premises on Wednesday in Gwagwalada, Abuja.   “The introduction in 2018 of the staff award was to celebrate staffers and partners/ contributors to the development of the hospital, approved by the board of…

University of Abuja Teaching Hospital unveils, renamed Trauma Centre after Nigeria’s First Lady,Aisha Buhari.

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.     The University of Abuja Teaching Hospital UATH Gwagwalada Board and Management has unveiled the renamed trauma centre after Nigeria’s first Lady, Dr Aisha Buhari. The renovated and furnished building carried out by Nigeria’s First Lady was recovered from a public private partnership PPP arrangements. During the commissioning on Wednesday, December 14 in Gwagwalada, Mrs Buhari’s gesture was lauded by the Board and Management of the hospital. The Board Chairman, Dr Sam Sam Jaja recalled the visit of Nigeria’s first Lady during the commissioning of an…