In a bid to curtail the coronavirus which has found its way into Nigeria, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it is working with all stakeholders to harmonise preventive measures taken against the coronavirus at the country’s airports. Capt Musa Nuhu, Director General, NCAA, revealed this in a statement in Lagos on Sunday. A… Continue reading Covid -19: NCAA Harmonizes Preventive Procedure at Airports_Ada Nkong
Category: HEALTH
How to Actually Keep Coronavirus Out_Ada Ogar
The natural human response to a strange, new disease making its way to a neighborhood near you is to feel anxiety and want to DO SOMETHING. That’s why many people have been buying up and stockpiling masks. But even if you could buy any in the midst of global shortages, should you?No.And if you already… Continue reading How to Actually Keep Coronavirus Out_Ada Ogar
Ireland Confirms Coronavirus Case_Femi Ehiabhi
Republic of Ireland has confirmed its first case of coronavirus, of a man in the eastern part of the island. Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan associated the man’s infection with travel from an affected area in northern Italy. He said the Health Protection Surveillance Centre was alerted to the case on Saturday and the… Continue reading Ireland Confirms Coronavirus Case_Femi Ehiabhi
Lafarge Identifies Persons Who Had Direct Contact With Nigeria’s Index Coronavirus Case_Ada Nkong
Lafarge Africa Plc, a cement manufacturer, has confirmed that all those who had direct contact an Italian, who is the first case of coronavirus in Nigeria, who visited its plant in Ewekoro, Ogun state, have been identified.A statement signed by Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, a spokesperson of the company, disclosed this on Friday. “As a business, we… Continue reading Lafarge Identifies Persons Who Had Direct Contact With Nigeria’s Index Coronavirus Case_Ada Nkong
Experts Call For Inclusion of Older Persons in Health Policies_Ada Nkong
Dr Omokaro presents award of Excellence to Dr Piwuna for Contribution to the cause of the older persons The need for policies and legislation to protect the rights of older persons have been emphasized.The CEO Dave Omokaro Foundation, Dr .Emem Omokaro stressed this while addressing graduants of the international training program in gerontology and geriatrics… Continue reading Experts Call For Inclusion of Older Persons in Health Policies_Ada Nkong
Corona Virus Disease: First case confirmed in Nigeria-FMH_Femi Ehiabhi
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, in a statement, has confirmed the first case of Corona Virus in Nigeria. Below is the full test by the Minister. FIRST CASE OF CORONA VIRUS DISEASE CONFIRMED IN NIGERIAFriday, February 28, 2020The Federal Ministry of Health has confirmed a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) case in Lagos State, Nigeria.… Continue reading Corona Virus Disease: First case confirmed in Nigeria-FMH_Femi Ehiabhi
Reddington Hospital Debunks Rumours of Corona Virus Case_Ada Nkong
Following reports in some quarters of a case of Covid -19 in Reddington hospital Lagos, the management of the hospital has issued a statement dismissing the possibility of a threat. A statement signed by the group Medical Director Dr Olutunde Lalude reads:" It has come to the attention of the management of the Reddington hospital… Continue reading Reddington Hospital Debunks Rumours of Corona Virus Case_Ada Nkong
Stakeholders Advocate Better Welfare For Older Persons_Ada Nkong
The need to include older persons in social protection programs has been emphasized.The Chairman FCT NUJ,Emmanuel Ogbeche made the call during the opening ceremony of the 2020 international training program in Gerontology and Geriatrics jointly organized by the International Institute on Ageing United Nations- Malta and The Dave Omokaro Foundation ( DOF) in collaboration with… Continue reading Stakeholders Advocate Better Welfare For Older Persons_Ada Nkong
Doctors Stand up!_Biodun Ogungbo, MBBS, FRCS, FRCSEd, MSc
Doctors Standup! DR I. I. Iseko, MBBS (ABU), MBA- Int Hlth Mgt (FRANKFURT), FMCP In the words of the legend, Bob Marley They can fool the people sometimes But, they can’t fool all the people all the time! Get up, Stand up Stand up for your rights Don’t give up the fight All that glitters… Continue reading Doctors Stand up!_Biodun Ogungbo, MBBS, FRCS, FRCSEd, MSc
