The world is poised to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030 – provided it can accelerate the pace of progress achieved globally over the past 15 years, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report. Already, much has been achieved. This year, the Millennium Development Goal that called for halting and reversing the spread of HIV on a global basis was met. By … [Read more...] about New Recommendations By WHO Show How To Treat People Living With HIV
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How To Prevent Excessive Sweat
Sweat is a moisture that discharge through the pores of the skin as a reaction to heat or physical exertion to cool the body. Normally sweat doesn't smell, what causes smell is when bacteria on the skin and hair metabolize the proteins and fatty acids in sweat, they produce an unpleasant scent. Sweating is necessary for our body to function well, it cleans the skin while … [Read more...] about How To Prevent Excessive Sweat
Benefits Of Garlic And It Side Effects
Garlic is one of healthiest food in the world, it is beneficial for the young, old and pregnant women. Garlic is rich in antioxidants, low in calories and a powerful healer, the body-strengthening effects of this herb is due to its active ingredient allicin. You can eat it raw or boiled, but don't boil it for more than 20 minutes so as not to lose the nutrients. Benefits of … [Read more...] about Benefits Of Garlic And It Side Effects
Top 10 Foods And Fruits That Will Help You Lose Weight Fast
Have you been struggling with your body weight for sometimes now? You have tried all manner of pils and weight lose exercises but nothing seems to work. Relax - there is nothing to worry about. Here the top 10 fruits and vegetables that will help you lose that weight and they are very delicious. You can only ignore it if you don't want to lose weight fast. Bananas Bananas are … [Read more...] about Top 10 Foods And Fruits That Will Help You Lose Weight Fast
Simple And Effective Weight Loss Solutions That Will Help You Burn That Extra Fat
Weighing less and being healthy do not always go hand in hand. Creating muscle causes an increase in density of the weight a person carries and can result in weight gain in someone who is building muscle as they burn fat. Losing muscle can harm your body, and you must try to lose weight the right way. Follow the tips presented here to attain your health, fitness and weight loss … [Read more...] about Simple And Effective Weight Loss Solutions That Will Help You Burn That Extra Fat
How To Stay Healthy For Your Business, These Five Tips Will Save Your Life
To stay healthy is not not a magic. You can achieve it if you try. Naturally,human body is organized in a way that when we do the right thing at the right time, there will be no reasons for us to get sick or get old, before old age. To maintain a healthy living,we need to do the following: Take The Right Nutrients We need balance diet to remain healthy at cellulars level. … [Read more...] about How To Stay Healthy For Your Business, These Five Tips Will Save Your Life
Top 10 Nigerian Foods That Will Get You Salivating
Top ten Nigerian foods and their ingredients, as we all know Nigeria is a country blessed with different types of ethnic groups with their different cultures and their different ways of preparing foods that will make you salivate anytime any day. A woman who can cook very well in Nigeria is considered to be a great home keeper. This list of top 10 Nigerian foods that we are … [Read more...] about Top 10 Nigerian Foods That Will Get You Salivating
NAFDAC Warns Against Consumption Of Imported Chicken, And Other Poultry Products
The National Agency For Food And Drug Administration And Control (NAFDAC) has come out to strongly warned against the consumption of imported or smuggled frozen poultry frozen meat even as it has said that imported poultry products, especially chicken and turkey have been discovered to be causative factor in non- communicable diseases (NCDs) and antibiotics … [Read more...] about NAFDAC Warns Against Consumption Of Imported Chicken, And Other Poultry Products
How to know if you’re drinking enough water?
Water is the most vital component of your body and every single cell depends on it. We need water to help eliminate wastes and toxins, carry nutrients and oxygen to cells, help act as a cushion for your nervous system, keep joints lubricated, regulate our body temperature and, most importantly, keep body cells hydrated. Yet the question still remains. How much water should you … [Read more...] about How to know if you’re drinking enough water?
Police To Provide Adequate Security For Medical Practitioners
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon Arase NPM, fdc has assured that Police will henceforth provide adequate security for medical and dental practitioners against any forms of threat or intimidation in the course of performing their legal duties. The assurance was given when the Nigeria Medical Association led by its president Sir Dr. Kayode Obembe paid a courtesy call … [Read more...] about Police To Provide Adequate Security For Medical Practitioners
NAFDAC To Partner WHO And SON To Regulate Local Gin Production
Following the death of over 20 people after taking local gin also known as Ogogoro in Ode Irele in Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State, The National Agency for Food Drug and Administration and Control, NAFDAC, the World Health Organisation, WHO, and the Standard Organisation of Nigeria, SON, will henceforth regulate the production of local gins in the area. The deaths, … [Read more...] about NAFDAC To Partner WHO And SON To Regulate Local Gin Production
WHO Declares The End Of Ebola Outbreak In Liberia
The World Health Organization (WHO), declares the end of Ebola outbreak in Liberia, the country is now free of Ebola Virus as no new cases have arise in the last 42 days. A public health campaign was launched to stem the epidemic, and the last confirmed death was on 27 March. The Ebola outbreak has claimed over 11,000 lives in the region, and remains active in Guinea and … [Read more...] about WHO Declares The End Of Ebola Outbreak In Liberia
How to Stop Snoring With These Simple Steps
Brazilian sleep experts claim these simple tongue movements will make sleepy time much quieter . Brazilian scientists have revealed a set of tongue exercises designed to stop people snoring. The sleep experts have done their bit for married people everywhere by unveiling a series of simple solutions to help hardcore snorers dampen their nocturnal noises. "The exercises … [Read more...] about How to Stop Snoring With These Simple Steps
Meet The Russian Surgeon Who Removed His Own Appendix
Rogozov realized he had a choice between death or saving himself. “MY heart seized up and noticeably slowed; my hands felt like rubber” this is how Leonid Rogozov described the sensation of removing his own appendix in a diary entry written after his extraordinary feat. The Russian surgeon was forced to operate on himself during an Antarctic mission in which he was stuck at a … [Read more...] about Meet The Russian Surgeon Who Removed His Own Appendix
Bearded Men Hair Can Be Dirtier Than A Toilet Bowl
A shocking new study has revealed that bearded men hair can be dirtier than a toilet bowl. According to a group of microbiologists in New Mexico, the rancid bacteria that beards collect could be putting owners’ health at risk. Microbiologist John Golobic, of Quest Diagnostics, swabbed a number of beards searching for bacteria for the study and found that some of the bacteria … [Read more...] about Bearded Men Hair Can Be Dirtier Than A Toilet Bowl
Rio Ferdinand’s wife dies after losing cancer battle
Former England defender Rio Ferdinand said this morning that his 'soulmate slipped away last night' announcing the death of his wife Rebecca. The 34-year-old mother of three died at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London following a short battle with cancer. The QPR defender released a statement today on the club's official website. He said: 'My soul mate slipped away last … [Read more...] about Rio Ferdinand’s wife dies after losing cancer battle
Nigeria Government inaugurates National Malaria Strategic plan 2014-2020
The Nigeria Government has inaugurated the National Malaria Strategic plan 2014-2020 which is to deliver appropriate malaria intervention to at least eighty percent of Nigeria's population by 2020. The plan, which was presented in Abuja, at an event to commemorate the 2015 World Malaria Day, would also ensure the test of all persons with suspected cases using microscope. The … [Read more...] about Nigeria Government inaugurates National Malaria Strategic plan 2014-2020
A woman with cancer of the breast feed her baby with one breast
A woman with cancer of the breast with her left breast already cut off was pictured breastfeeding her new born baby. The highly emotional picture which has gone viral online has elicited praise from people, appreciating the strength of the woman. According to the midwife centre that published the pics online, she had planned a peaceful water birth but early in her pregnancy, … [Read more...] about A woman with cancer of the breast feed her baby with one breast
NAFDAC test confirms methanol poison caused 23 Ondo mystery deaths
Test result from the laboratory of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) shows methanol poison caused the mystery deaths of the 23 individuals in Ode-Irele, Ondo State penultimate week. According to the results of the test carried out at NAFDAC Laboratory in Lagos, the local gin (usually ethanol) consumed by the individuals contained a high … [Read more...] about NAFDAC test confirms methanol poison caused 23 Ondo mystery deaths
Killer disease: Ondo State Government bans production of ‘ogogoro’
The Ondo state Government has banned the production and consumption of locally-made gin, commonly called ‘ogogoro’ in the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Dayo Akinyanju, announced this at a news conference in Akure on Saturday. Ondo state commissioner attributed the ban to the outbreak of an unknown disease two weeks ago in Irele Local Government Area of the … [Read more...] about Killer disease: Ondo State Government bans production of ‘ogogoro’
NAFDAC confiscated N5billion fake drugs in two months
Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Dr Paul Orhii, has disclosed that the agency had confiscated fake medical products worth more than N5 billion in the last two months. Orhii made the disclosure in Akure, the Ondo State capital at the weekend during the 37th International Conference and Annual General Meeting of the … [Read more...] about NAFDAC confiscated N5billion fake drugs in two months
Cholera Outbreak Kills 20 In Ebonyi State
At least twenty persons have been confirmed dead following the outbreak of Cholera in different Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State. The Director, Public Health and Disease Control in the State Ministry of Health, Dr Chris Achi made this known in Abakaliki. He said that government had intensified efforts to contain the disease. The Local Government Areas affected include … [Read more...] about Cholera Outbreak Kills 20 In Ebonyi State
British military nurse infected with Ebola discharged from hospital
A British military healthcare worker being treated for Ebola at London’s Royal Free hospital has been discharged after becoming the first Ebola patient in the world to be given the experimental drug MIL 77. The woman, who was diagnosed with the disease while working in Sierra Leone earlier this month, can now be named as 25-year-old Anna Cross, from Cambridge. Cpl Cross was … [Read more...] about British military nurse infected with Ebola discharged from hospital
NHIS introduces a new health package “NHIS PLUS”
The National Health Insurance Scheme has introduced a package called “NHIS PLUS” meant to cover and address chronic Health conditions such as Cancer, Diabetes and Hypertension. The health package according to the Executive Secretary of NHIS, Dr. Femi Thomas said the package is meant to target the wealthy people in the society. He said that the NHIS PLUS will also covered … [Read more...] about NHIS introduces a new health package “NHIS PLUS”
NAFDAC inaugurates Ultra Modern Warehouse in Lagos
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has inaugurated it's newly completed warehouse to serve as additional storage facility for seized regulated products. Dr Paul Orhii, Director-General of the Agency inaugurated the warehouse for use at Oshodi, Lagos. Dr. Orhii said that the agency was faced with the challenge of storage space after fire … [Read more...] about NAFDAC inaugurates Ultra Modern Warehouse in Lagos
US commends Nigeria on combating Bird Flu
The United State has commended the Nigerian government's efforts aimed at containing the spread of Bird Flu (Avian Influenza) diseases in the country. US Consul General, Mr. Jeffrey Hawkins, gave the commendation in Ibadan, South West Nigeria during the opening of a two day training the trainer’s workshop for veterinarians, laboratory technicians, and surveillance specialists … [Read more...] about US commends Nigeria on combating Bird Flu
WHO calls on the world to gear up to end tuberculosis
GENEVA - As countries mark World Tuberculosis Day on March 24, WHO is calling for “global solidarity and action” to support a new 20-year strategy, which aims to end the global tuberculosis epidemic. Recent years have seen tremendous progress in the fight against TB, with over 37 million lives saved, but much more needs to be done. In 2013, 9 million people fell ill with TB, … [Read more...] about WHO calls on the world to gear up to end tuberculosis
D’Banj visit NAFDAC new ultra modern laboratories in Lagos
Award winning Ace Musician, Mr Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo popularly known as D’Banj today stormed the new ultra modern regional administrative headquarter and laboratories of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Lagos to lend support to the Agency’s renowned Public Enlightenment Campaign against counterfeit drugs and other substandard … [Read more...] about D’Banj visit NAFDAC new ultra modern laboratories in Lagos
Lagos launches first Cardiac and Renal center in West Africa
The first ever Cardiac and Renal Centre in the whole of West Africa has been launched in Lagos. The medical facility in Gbagada area of the South western state of Nigeria is an annex of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital LASUTH. The hospital boasts of 24 dialysis bed stations, 20 beds for recovery and general ward use, two high dependency wards with five beds each … [Read more...] about Lagos launches first Cardiac and Renal center in West Africa
The Medical Guild (Lagos State) Strike: Making An Unlawful Demand
Press Statement from Lagos State Government It has come to the attention of the State Government that some doctors under the aegis of Medical Guild have commenced yet another strike action on account of the non-payment of their wages during the period of their previous strike. It is pertinent to stress for public information that the said strike was an illegal action, just as … [Read more...] about The Medical Guild (Lagos State) Strike: Making An Unlawful Demand
American who contracted Ebola now in critical condition
An American health care worker who contracted Ebola while volunteering in a Sierra Leone treatment unit has been downgraded to critical condition at the National Institutes of Health, doctors said Monday. The agency said in a statement that the patient's status was changed from serious condition to critical condition, meaning the person's condition has apparently worsened. The … [Read more...] about American who contracted Ebola now in critical condition
Former head of state IBB, flown abroad for medical check-up
Former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida has been flown to Germany for a routine medical check-up.This is contrary to media reports that the ex-leader was flown abroad for an emergency treatment. A close source told Leadership that, IBB’s latest trip to Germany was a normal appointment with his doctor which was schedule before now. It was gathered that IBB left the … [Read more...] about Former head of state IBB, flown abroad for medical check-up
Doctors perform first penis transplant in South African
South African doctors have successfully performed the world's first penis transplant on a young man who had his organ amputated after a botched circumcision ritual, a hospital said on Friday. The nine-hour transplant, which occurred in December last year, was part of a pilot study by Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town and the University of Stellenbosch to help scores of initiates … [Read more...] about Doctors perform first penis transplant in South African
Health Ministry, Nigeria Police to collaborate on healthcare delivery
The Federal Ministry of Health is committed to working with the Nigeria Police Medical Services (NPMS) to deliver and provide desired healthcare services to members of the police force and members of their families. The Minister and Supervising Minister of Health, Khaliru Alhassan (Dr) said this recently when the management team of the Nigeria Police Medical Services led by … [Read more...] about Health Ministry, Nigeria Police to collaborate on healthcare delivery
90% of packegd tomato pastes from China are sub-standard & dangerous – NAFDAC
NAFDAC has revealed that unscrupulous Asian and Nigerian importers have been dumping substandard tomato pastes manufactured in China into Nigeria. At a recent consultative meeting held between the top echelon of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and control (NAFDAC) and packaged tomato paste top importers, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Dr. Paul Orhii, … [Read more...] about 90% of packegd tomato pastes from China are sub-standard & dangerous – NAFDAC
Regular use of Paracetamols can lead to early death
The National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said that the regular use of painkillers especially, paracetamols could lead to heart attacks, stroke and early death, According to a study published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases journal, patients prescribed high doses of the painkiller … [Read more...] about Regular use of Paracetamols can lead to early death
Governor Akpabio Donates N3.5 Million To Patients With Kidney Disease
Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State on Sunday, March 8, 2015 donated over N3million to four patients suffering from kidney failure at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH). Some of the governor’s aides accompanied him to the August visit at the hospital prominent among whom was the state commissioner for Health Dr. Emem Bassey. The Chief Medical Director of … [Read more...] about Governor Akpabio Donates N3.5 Million To Patients With Kidney Disease
Health Minister urges EU support for Ebola affected countries
BRUSSELS (Federal Ministry of Health Report) - The Supervising Minister of Health, Khaliru Alhassan (Dr) has called on the European Union (EU) to support the concept of medical diplomacy with concrete long term solutions in the health sector to help strengthen health infrastructure and systems of developing nations. He particularly mentioned those nations whose economy and … [Read more...] about Health Minister urges EU support for Ebola affected countries
HIV/AIDS Could Be Eradicated By 2020
As states commit to greater awareness creation among citizens and researches improving globally, a complete eradication of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria could be feasible by the year 2020, Kwara State Commissioner for Health, Kayode Issa, has said. Issa said at the commissioning of two HIV counseling and testing mobile tents on Monday in Ilorin that the state government, with its robust … [Read more...] about HIV/AIDS Could Be Eradicated By 2020
African Leaders Urge ‘Marshall Plan’ For Ebola Recovery
The leaders of the West African countries worst hit by Ebola have called for more aid to eradicate the disease and rebuild their shattered economies at an international conference in Brussels Tuesday. Liberian President Ellen JohnsonSirleaf, Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma and Alpha Conde of Guinea urged the world to help their recovery as the number of new cases … [Read more...] about African Leaders Urge ‘Marshall Plan’ For Ebola Recovery