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Foundation Trains UPTH Doctors, Others on Pacemaker Implantation Felix Felix, Port Harcourt Persons suffering from chronic heart diseases in Rivers State and Nigeria in general can now get care within the country. This is as a team of doctors from the United Kingdom have held a one-week training for cardiologists and physiotherapists on modern techniques…
Health Commissioner Seeks Efficient Service Delivery in Rivers. Felix Ikpotor, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Chidinma Oreh, has emphasized that primary healthcare remains the nerve center for healthcare delivery in the health sector as it is closest to communities and to the hearts of the people. Dr. Oreh stated this…
Zulum Orders Free 10,000 Eye Surgery Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has announced the setting up of an eye camp, a programme that will provide free eye surgeries for 10,000 residents of the state suffering from various visual impairments, including cataracts. Zulum made the announcement on Monday when he flagged off a free eye…
COVID-19 Variant XEC: NBMA, Others Take Proactive Steps to Checkmate Its Spread into Nigeria Stella Peters The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) said it has implemented proactive measures in conjunction with other stakeholders to control the latest variant of the COVID-19 virus. The agency, in a statement on Monday by its spokesperson, Gloria Ogbaki, stated…
SSBs And Climate Change: A Symbiotic Relationship …Experts Revealed By Katherine Abayomi Health and climate experts have identified the sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) industry as a major driver of the climate crisis. At a webinar titled “SSB and Climate Change: Climate Cost of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages,” organized by the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), they warned…
NPC begins 2024 VASA survey in Akwa Ibom By Uko Etim, Uyo The National Population Commission (NPC) has commenced the 2024 Nigeria Verbal and Social Autopsy (VASA) study in Akwa Ibom to collect essential data on both maternal and child mortality. The Federal Commissioner, Akwa Ibom, National Population Commission, Chief Benedict Ukpong, disclosed this during…
Fortification of Ultra-Processed Foods: When More Becomes Harmful By Bukola Olukemi-Odele Throughout history, human survival has greatly depended on sourcing, preparing, and consuming different kinds of food. Food is the third basic need of man after air and water. It supplies our bodies with nutrients for growth, tissue repair, maintenance, and regulating vital processes. Food…