The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives has given the Federal Government a seven-day notice, urging improved welfare, fair allowances, and better working conditions for nurses. The notice, signed by National Secretary Enya Osinachi and released by President, Morakinyo-Olajide Rilwan, was issued in Abuja on Monday. The decision followed an emergency National Executive Council…
Malaria continues to claim lives at an alarming rate in Nigeria, with nine deaths recorded every hour, according to the Society for Family Health (SFH), a health-focused non-governmental organisation leading prevention efforts across the country. Nigerian Airways plane models At a media orientation on malaria prevention in Kano, SFH’s Social and Behavioural Change Specialist, Sesugh…
American health experts are urging the public to stop using cotton buds to clean inside their ears, warning that the popular habit is doing more harm than good. According to Dr. Tonia L. Farmer, a board-certified otolaryngologist in Ohio, cotton swabs are not designed for ear cleaning and are often the root cause of serious…
Federal Government through National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission (NSIWC) has suspended the move to review medical officers and dental officer’s allowances. On July 2, the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) gave the federal government a 21-day ultimatum demanding the withdrawal of the circular and the resolution of other critical issues. The ultimatum is set to…
Medical services across Nigeria may face a total shutdown by Thursday as the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has threatened to begin a nationwide strike if the federal government fails to meet its demands before the expiration of its 21-day ultimatum. The association, which represents doctors nationwide, issued the warning over unresolved issues surrounding remuneration and…
Senior physicians have warned Nigerians against the common practice of regular intake of alcohol to stay warm during the rainy or cold season, describing it as potentially harmful. According to the experts, while alcohol may give a temporary feeling of warmth, the effect is misleading and can expose the body to serious health risks, especially…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered an illegal operation in Lagos involving fake chemicals, expired food flavours, fertilisers, and repackaged raw materials. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, NAFDAC said the operatives bust the illegal operation at the Alapere area of Ketu, which led to the arrest…
Skin health experts have cautioned against the excessive use of bath sponges, warning that bathing with them more than two or three times a week could expose individuals to serious skin damage and infections. According to the dermatologists, sponges, particularly loofahs and synthetic mesh types, could harbour harmful bacteria, fungi, and mould if not properly…
Pharmacists under the platform of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) have raised the alarm that no fewer than 50% of drugs currently in circulation across the country are fake or substandard. The ACPN National Chairman, Pharmacist Ambrose Igwekamma Ezeh, made this known in a statement issued ahead of the association’s 44th Annual…
The Oyo State Government has commenced a comprehensive upgrade of 66 Primary Healthcare Centres across the state, equipping them with essential medical tools and alternative power sources to ensure improved healthcare delivery at the grassroots level. The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, stated this in a statement on Saturday, made available to…