This new, accurate and cheap saliva test to discover lung cancer in patients is quicker than blood tests. The 'liquid biopsy' test will takes less than 10 minutes to get a result. According to Dailymail the scientist whose team developed the system, Professor David Wong of the University of California at Los Angeles, said: 'If there is circulating signature of a tumour in a … [Read more...] about New And Cheap Accurate Saliva Test To Discover Cancer
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New Technology Set To Lead In The Curing Of All Diseases
Scientists are at it again with a new technology called CRISPR which is said to be capable of detecting and curing all types of diseases that were before now impossible. With this new technology, health challenges like sickle-cell anemia, HIV, schizophrenia and Austin and any health challenge involving bad DNA is about to be properly handled just like other curable diseases … [Read more...] about New Technology Set To Lead In The Curing Of All Diseases
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
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
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
Cuba, FG Collaborate To Tackle Malaria
The Cuban government and the federal government have entered into partnership, using biotechnology to eradicate malaria in the country. This was disclosed in Abuja when the Cuban Ambasssador, Carlose Trejo Sosa, paid a courtesy visit to the Director General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Dr Paul Orhii The Cuban government has also … [Read more...] about Cuba, FG Collaborate To Tackle Malaria
FG, US To build N2bn drugs store In Abuja
The country’s health sector received a boost on Tuesday as the Federal Government and the United States of America flagged off the construction of a $10million (about N2billion) drugs store in Abuja. The project which would be the second in the country is expected to be completed in five months time. Minister of State and Supervising Minister for Health, Dr Khaliru Alhassan, … [Read more...] about FG, US To build N2bn drugs store In Abuja
NEMA introduces air ambulance for emergency health care
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday introduced the first Air Ambulance at the National Hospital, Abuja, for emergency health care. The launch that took place at the Trauma Center of the hospital is for easy transportation of patients with emergency cases by air. The Director, Research and Rescue of the agency, Mr Ibrahim Mamman, said the project was part … [Read more...] about NEMA introduces air ambulance for emergency health care
GTBank donates N40m to help fight Ebola Virus
Guaranty Trust bank Plc has given his support towards the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in west African by making a donations of N40m to Swiss Red cross and doctors without borders. The N40m donated by GTBank was to support trained personnel of Swiss Red cross and Doctors without Borders, creation of improved Mobile Laboratories and also setting up Ebola case management facilities … [Read more...] about GTBank donates N40m to help fight Ebola Virus
No cancer-causing agents in the water supply by the LWC to Ijora-Badia
Lagos Water Corporation has allayed fears of Lagosians over the quality of water in supply, debunking allegations of purported presence of cancer-causing metal in the water being supplied by the Corporation to Ijora-Badia area. Engr. Shayo Holloway, in an interview with newsmen, explained that test carried out by professionals on water samples drawn from Ijora-Badia and other … [Read more...] about No cancer-causing agents in the water supply by the LWC to Ijora-Badia
NAFDAC Drug Lab Gets Int’l Accreditation
The Regional Drug Laboratory of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) located in Yaba, Lagos state, has recorded a major feat with its international accreditation by the board of American Society for Quality. The news of the international accreditation of the laboratory filtered out after a thorough audited and assessment of the quality … [Read more...] about NAFDAC Drug Lab Gets Int’l Accreditation
National Orthopaedic Hospital Dala Launches Fund For Spinal Cord Centre
Good to people with spiral cord problem in Kano State as The National Orthopaedic Hospital Dala in Kano, yesterday, launched an endowment fund for N700 million for the establishment of a modern spinal cord center as part of its 55th anniversary. Speaking during an event to mark the anniversary and raise funds for the center, the Director, Dr Muhammad Salihu, said the need for … [Read more...] about National Orthopaedic Hospital Dala Launches Fund For Spinal Cord Centre
Soon You Will Replace Condom With This, Take A Closer Look
Men's Health --- A long-term, reversible male contraception option may finally be on the horizon. Vasalgel is a gel that's injected into the vas deferens—a tube that runs from your testes to your urethra—to block your sperm. It's similar to a no-scalpel vasectomy, a procedure in which the doctor cuts the vas deferens. But with Vasalgel, a second injection easily reverses … [Read more...] about Soon You Will Replace Condom With This, Take A Closer Look