The Medical and Dental council of Nigeria disciplinary tribunal, Monday resumed hearing of cases filed against its members.The tribunal under the chairmanship of Prof Abba Waziri heard cases ranging from negligence of duty to lack of professional conduct The tribunal resumed hearing on Monday on 34 cases including an application for reinstatement into the medical… Continue reading Medical Dental Council of Nigeria Disciplinary Tribunal Begins Hearing of 34 Cases_Ada Nkong
Category: HEALTH
Lumbar Spondylosis: How Tommy Got His Groove Back_Ada Nkong
For someone used to physical activity like Playing football, it was a real shock when simple stuff like getting out of bed not only required an effort but was painful. "It started in 2017, I slipped and fell down. Since then, I had been finding it difficult to get out of bed." " I play… Continue reading Lumbar Spondylosis: How Tommy Got His Groove Back_Ada Nkong
Up Close With Covid-19_Ada Nkong
Before the covid pandemic, oxygen was just another gas known perhaps a little more than the others because even nursery school children know that we humans breath in oxygen and give out carbon dioxide. As I walked into the Yaba infectious disease hospital at night to check on my mum, the sight I met humbled… Continue reading Up Close With Covid-19_Ada Nkong
What’s New in Abuja_Ada Nkong
In a bid to increase awareness about new businesses and services in the health space in Abuja, the guild of medical directors FCT is organizing a showpiece program with the title,what's new in Abuja. A statement by the PRO of the GMD FCT, Dr Biodun Ogungbo says the advocacy is targeted at members of the… Continue reading What’s New in Abuja_Ada Nkong
Christine Amanpour Diagnosed With Ovarian Cancer_Ada Nkong
CNN's chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour has announced she has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Amanpour, 63, told viewers she had had "major successful surgery to remove it" and will now undergo several months of chemotherapy. The veteran reporter made the announcement from her home studio in London after four weeks off air. Amanpour has… Continue reading Christine Amanpour Diagnosed With Ovarian Cancer_Ada Nkong
NAWOJ Joins Ned Nwoko ,Regina Daniels Walk to End Malaria _Ada Nkong
As the world marked world malaria day, Billionaire and Philanthropist ,Ned Nwoko and his beautiful wife Regina Daniels through their foundation,Ned Nwoko foundation organized and participated in a walk to end malaria. The walk which started from the unity fountain in Abuja saw thousands of people walk to Transcorp Hilton and back to the unity… Continue reading NAWOJ Joins Ned Nwoko ,Regina Daniels Walk to End Malaria _Ada Nkong
Coronavirus Vaccines: Two Thirds Respondents Across Africa Willing to Receive_Ada Ogar
Amidst concerns of hesitance towards recieving the Covid-19 vaccine, two thirds of respondents in a poll across Africa have expressed willingness to receive the vaccine.However, the Africa center for disease control in a statement after a webinar hosted by the African Centre for Diseases Control, public strategy firm, Gatefield, and the Global Health Advocacy Incubator,… Continue reading Coronavirus Vaccines: Two Thirds Respondents Across Africa Willing to Receive_Ada Ogar
Flavored Drink Responsible For Kano Strange Disease_Ada Nkong
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says the strange disease in Kano State is caused by food poisoning through a flavoured drink. The Director-General of the Agency, Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily. Adeyeye described the incident as “very serious,”… Continue reading Flavored Drink Responsible For Kano Strange Disease_Ada Nkong
Are You Eating Tuberculosis? _Dr Biodun Ogungbo
Picture credit: Google If you want cheapIf you are carelessIf you are not observant The incidence of tuberculosis is on the increase. Many people including those in whom you would least expect it are developing the disease. Recently, I got involved with the case of a medical doctor who became paralyzed due to Tuberculosis in… Continue reading Are You Eating Tuberculosis? _Dr Biodun Ogungbo
