What are sexually transmitted infections?Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) transfer from vaginal, oral or anal sex, from person to person. STIs are common and different in impact. Some symptoms are mild and easy to understand, others may cause long term problems on our lives, leading to issues with health and fertility later in life. Types of… Continue reading Let’s Talk: Sexually Transmitted Diseases_Dr Biodun Ogungbo, MBBS, FRCSEd, FRCS(SN), MSc
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Free Health Updates_Ada Nkong
Brain and spine surgery consortium Abuja Information they say is power but getting the right information is crucial to staying informed. As important as our health is, no one else but a professional should tell us what to do about it for safety sake. With the advent of social media, so many online doctors have… Continue reading Free Health Updates_Ada Nkong
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NCDC Confirms First Case of Omicron Variant in Nigeria_Ada Nkong
The NCDC has confirmed the Omicron Variant of coronavirus in Nigeria. The Variant which was first detected in South Africa is said to be more transmissible than others. See full brief below. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) conducts case and genomic surveillance for inbound international travelers arriving in the country at its National… Continue reading NCDC Confirms First Case of Omicron Variant in Nigeria_Ada Nkong
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NSCC Provides Medical Care for Older Persons in Karu_Ada Nkong
As part of its activities to mark the 2021 international day for older persons, the DG National Senior Citizens center ,Dr Emem Omokaro led a team on a medical outreach to older persons at the chief's palace in Karu. Speaking to the senior citizens before the commencement of the medical exercise,Dr Omokaro said the aim… Continue reading NSCC Provides Medical Care for Older Persons in Karu_Ada Nkong
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EFCC Chairman Slumps at Aso Rock _Ada Nkong
The Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, slumped thursday at a programme at Aso Villa and was rushed to hospital. Bawa got stuck while giving his goodwill message at the National Identity Day celebration and suddenly stopped speaking. He had been talking about a man arrested by the commission in Ibadan,… Continue reading EFCC Chairman Slumps at Aso Rock _Ada Nkong
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The Havoc of ” Chemists and Patent” Medicine Stores _Dr Biodun Ogungbo, MBBS,FRCS,FRCSEd,MSc
This is not the first time that someone is going to call the attention of government and all Nigerians to the terrible dangers posed to the health of the nation by so called patent medicine stores and local chemists. Sounding this note of warning again and again can never be too much, as the havoc… Continue reading The Havoc of ” Chemists and Patent” Medicine Stores _Dr Biodun Ogungbo, MBBS,FRCS,FRCSEd,MSc
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Trial Suggests Malaria Sickness Could be Cut by 70%_Ada Nkong
Source: Getty Images A new approach to protecting young African children from malaria could reduce deaths and illness from the disease by 70%, a study suggests. Giving them vaccines before the worst season in addition to preventative drugs produced "very striking" results, London researchers say. The trial followed 6,000 children aged under 17 months in… Continue reading Trial Suggests Malaria Sickness Could be Cut by 70%_Ada Nkong
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Resident Doctors Urged to Call Off Strike as MDCN Swears in 862 Doctors, 17 Dentists_Ada Nkong
The minister of state for health Dr Adeleke Mamora has urged the striking resident doctors to call off their strike forthwith and return to the negotiation table .The minister made the call during the induction ceremony organized by the medical and dental council for foreign trained medical and dental graduates in Abuja. 862 medical and… Continue reading Resident Doctors Urged to Call Off Strike as MDCN Swears in 862 Doctors, 17 Dentists_Ada Nkong
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Medical and Dental Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal Erases Names of Three Doctors from Register_Ada Nkong
The medical and dental practitioners disciplinary tribunal Thursday ,in Abuja concluded the seating of the 8th session.Briefing journalists after the seating, Chairman of the Tribunal, Dr Abba Hassan said , between January 2019 to date, the tribunal has held seven sessions with 3 doctors erased from the register of medical practitioners in Nigeria and twelve… Continue reading Medical and Dental Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal Erases Names of Three Doctors from Register_Ada Nkong
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