The Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals have announced a seven-day warning strike set to begin at midnight on Friday. It was reported that the decision was confirmed by the union’s National Chairman, Kabiru Minijibir, during a press briefing in Abuja. Minijibir outlined several key demands that the union expects the…
The country representative insisted that the widespread of cVPV2 globally reiterates the reality that as long as polio exists anywhere, all countries will remain at risk. The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday said the circulating variant of poliovirus type 2 has decreased by 38 per cent in Nigeria within a year. The WHO’s Country…
A consultant pediatrician has debunked the belief that putting breast milk in the eyes of babies with jaundice would cure it. Dr Funmi Adesokan, Consultant Pediatrician, Osun State University Teaching Hospital, spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Friday in Osogbo, to sensitise people. Adesokan explained that jaundice was caused by the uncontrolled…
Studies around the world have shown that males everywhere are reluctant to talk about their mental health and are more likely to die by early than females “I’m urging men to prioritize their physical and mental health, as the toll on their well-being is evident. I recently had an encounter with an Uber driver in…
It is very important that we keep our body healthy if we are going to have long and happy lives. Part of taking care of our health is understanding the different parts and systems of the body. That way, we will know how to best take care of them. Our physical body is our “home”…
Longevity is the achievement of a long life. We may hope for longevity so that we can experience many years of quality time with loved ones or have time to explore the world. But living to a ripe old age doesn’t necessarily mean healthy or happy longevity if it is burdened by disability or disease….
Research suggests that women are more likely to experience joint pain, aching, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis. For example, evidence suggests that: Women aged 50 to 60 years may be 3.5 times (350%) more likely to develop hand osteoarthritis than men in the same age group. Women are 40% more likely to develop knee osteoarthritis…
We all want to have a long and healthy life and to stay strong, active and vibrant as we age. No matter how old you are, certain basic habits are key for feeling good and fending off disease: Eat healthy food. Get enough sleep. Exercise. Wear sunscreen. And get regular health screenings. But other health…
