Category: Health

The incessant armed robbery attacks at the Maternity Ward of the Benin Central Hospital, Edo State has led to protests by relatives of patients and some patients receiving treatment at the hospital. It was gathered that the aggrieved patients, who were mostly women, overpowered the only security guard at the gate who tried to stop them and put the gates leading to the hospital under locks and keys, preventing outpatients and workers from accessing the hospital for over two hours. Spokesperson of the protesters, Mrs. Loveth Ogenekaro, said the protest was…

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Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have found Ebola Ribo Nucleic Acid (RNA)/genetic material in the semen of survivors two years after infection. They are calling on the World Health Organization (WHO) to update its guidelines on sexual transmission. Ebola virus RNA can persist in the semen of survivors more than two years after the onset of infection. The research team, which included investigators from Ohio-based Clinical Research Management and the ELWA Hospital in Liberia also observed the detection of Ebola virus RNA in the semen…

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National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP) have lamented the poor state of health facilities and infrastructure in the state General Hospitals. The doctors who spoke in Abeokuta yesterday also expressed dissatisfaction with acute shortage of medical and health personnel. The Chairman of the State chapter of the association, Dr. Oladunni Adetola, who spoke to journalists alleged that 95 per cent of the hospitals do not have functioning X-ray machines, Oxygen and Oxygen concentrators, suctioning machines and ambulances for emergency services. He warned that if the government…

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An investigation has been ordered by the Senate yesterday for its committee on health to urgently investigate an allegation that 42 anti-malaria drugs banned by the European Union (EU) in all countries are still being stockpiled, sold and consumed in Nigeria. The action of the Senate was informed by the adopted motion sponsored by Theodore Orji representing Abia central senatorial district titled, “Anti-malaria drugs banned by European Union, still being sold and consumed in Nigeria; the need for Senate to investigate.” In his lead debate, Orji affirmed that the reason…

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Nasarawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 30-year-old man alleged to be operating an illegal clinic and infected a 6-year-old boy with HIV through transfusion of unscreened blood. The state Commandant of NSCDC, Mr Lawan Bashir-Kano, disclosed yesterday in Lafia that the suspect, Jonathan Ibrahim, was arrested on July 17, Monday. He said that Ibrahim, who hails from Iwashi village in Doma Local Government Area of the state, was arrested following complaint about his activities from members of the public. Bashir-Kano said preliminary…

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In the latest report by the National Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) on the ongoing subtype C of meningitis disease in Nigeria, no fewer than 1,166 persons have died of cerebrospinal meningitis across 25 states in the country. The report, which indicated that over 14,518 have been affected, said there has been a decline in the outbreak. The EOC was established by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) and some partner organisations. According to the statement: “The outbreak has been in constant decline…

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Researchers have found that mosquitoes are now becoming resistant to insecticides in recent times, which is now a serious concern and threat to malaria control. Recently, there have been many researches towards elimination of malaria and its vector in Nigeria. There have also been huge investments to increase the quantity of insecticides used for malaria control, scale up of the distribution of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) and use of indoor residual spraying (IRS). Despite all these efforts, there are growing concerns that emerging resistance to insecticides among Anopheles mosquitoes and…

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A new research has revealed that attending a University slashes the risk of heart disease, particularly among women. Statistics show people with the worst education are much more likely to develop the cardiovascular condition. And a new analysis of this phenomenon reveals those who do not have a degree are almost twice as likely to contract it. Experts believe this is down to educated people choosing healthier lifestyles, and reaching higher-paid jobs, which means they can afford better healthcare. Female graduates had a 28 percent lifetime risk of cardiovascular disease…

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A new research has shown that eating roast beef and lamb, popularly called Suya in Nigeria, increases your chances of dying from nine major diseases. Red meat raises the risk of death from cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease and diabetes, scientists have found. Beef, lamb and pork also increase your susceptibility of stroke, infections and kidney, liver and lung disease. Yet, regularly eating white meat may reverse the damage, the researchers added. Those who frequently consume chicken and fish are 25 per cent less likely to die from various diseases…

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