https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/en-ngCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comThu, 06 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0100 Soon after the publication of this column last Thursday, another strange case hit the headlines … a 20-year-old youth beheaded his father, aged 65. Many radio stations would appear to have recognised that depression and mental illness cases deserve more attention than they had previously received.
Presenters now suggest that whoever finds his or her neighbour behaving subnormally should try to straighten him or her up with pep talk, or]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/mental-illness-how-to-defeat-the-storm-part-2/Thu, 06 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/mental-illness-how-to-defeat-the-storm-part-2/ Scientists from the Pharmacology Department of the University of Ibadan, led by Dr. Solomon Umukoro,have  demonstrated that Jobelyn, a Nigerian herbal product, has the potential to provide succour for stroke patients.
This was contained in a recent article published in the journal Pathophysiology (ref https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30413288)and titled: ”Jobelyn ameliorate]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/jobelyn-can-reverse-stroke/Thu, 06 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/jobelyn-can-reverse-stroke/ The association’s President, Dr Ajibola Salami, made this known during a blood donation exercise by the doctors in LASUTH, held on Friday in Lagos.
The exercise was part of activities lined up for the association’s 2018 Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting with]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/100-resident-doctors-in-lasuth-to-donate-blood/Fri, 30 Nov 2018 15:43:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/100-resident-doctors-in-lasuth-to-donate-blood/ Other causes of maternal death relating to pregnancy.According to a researcher on this subject, Bintu Husaini, Bintu said poverty is a cause of Maternal Mortality in Nigeria. Po]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/women-should-not-die-of-pregnancy-related-diseases-prevention-ii/Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/women-should-not-die-of-pregnancy-related-diseases-prevention-ii/ The event will be declared open by Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode.
It has as theme: “Climate change and environmental health: Consequences, concern and mitigating factors on socio-economic status”.
At the event, environmental experts from across the world, with their]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/tinubu-ambode-for-ehoan-conference/Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/tinubu-ambode-for-ehoan-conference/ The mental health sector is in dire straits. With a ratio of one psychiatrist to 3.3 million persons, Nigerians hardly have access to mental health.
At its 49th Annual  and Scientific Meeting held in Lagos, the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN) members brainstormed on how to get]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/how-to-stop-brain-drain-suicide-others-by-psychiatrists/Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/how-to-stop-brain-drain-suicide-others-by-psychiatrists/ They have signed a memorandum of understanding (Mou) in Lagos.
The partnership is aimed at reducing the number of women who die during child birth.
Starting at only N65,000, Hygeia’s plan provides cover for antenatal care during pregnancy as well as cost of delivery. A mum-to-be pack for expectant mothers and a newborn pack after delivery that contains e]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/hmo-firm-partner-on-maternal-health/Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/hmo-firm-partner-on-maternal-health/ At the event in Abuja,  Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole charged the council’s Chairman, Prof. Abba Hassan, and members to achieve MDCN’s objectives.
The Minister said: “As you are aware, governing councils are creations of statutes, and their responsibilities are to give policy direction, effective oversight and strategic guidance to the management]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/fed-govt-inaugurates-mdcn-council/Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/fed-govt-inaugurates-mdcn-council/ Mrs Adewale-Gabriel, who is of  Alive and Thrive Nigeria, Mrs. Toyin Adewale-Gabriel, said when a baby gets the needed nutrients from the breast milk, it will help her to grow very well.
She stated this in Lagos at a media workshop.
She said the event was aimed at  promoting the importance of early initiation of breast milk.
She lamented that only 32.8 percent of babies benefit from this exercise,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/early-breastfeeding-vital-to-childrens-growth/Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/early-breastfeeding-vital-to-childrens-growth/ The former Provost of the College of Medicine, University  of Lagos  (CMUL),  Prof Olatunde Abudu, gave the advice at the second  Aina Omololu-Mulele annual lecture , organised by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, CMUL.
He said the disease has made patients victims of exploitation by medical and alternative medicine charlatans.
He spoke on]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/cervical-cancer-is-preventable-says-don/Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/cervical-cancer-is-preventable-says-don/ Osazuwa, a dentist at the Calvary Estate Hospital, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Benin.
Gum disease is caused by the buildup of plaque on teeth. Bacteria cause the formation of toxins to form, which irritate the gums. If gum disease continues untreated, it can damage the gums and jawbone.
Osazuwa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/bad-breath-physician-warns-against-gum-disease/Thu, 29 Nov 2018 12:26:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/bad-breath-physician-warns-against-gum-disease/ The figures show the world is “off track’’ in its goal to end AIDS among children by 2030, UNICEF’s executive director, Henrietta Fore, said.
Projections show there will be a decline in the number of children and young people infected with HIV and dying from AIDS-related causes.
But the UN children’s fund w]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/360000-adolescents-expected-to-die-of-aids-by-2030-unicef/Thu, 29 Nov 2018 11:36:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/360000-adolescents-expected-to-die-of-aids-by-2030-unicef/ What   is   your   candid   assessment   of   Complementary   and   Alternative   Medicine   and Traditional med]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/traditional-medicine-key-to-nigerias-future/Thu, 29 Nov 2018 00:03:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/traditional-medicine-key-to-nigerias-future/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/mental-illness-how-to-defeat-the-storm-part-1/Thu, 29 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/mental-illness-how-to-defeat-the-storm-part-1/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/go-for-fruit-juice-when-you-miss-breakfast/Thu, 29 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/go-for-fruit-juice-when-you-miss-breakfast/  
The result of the national survey of people living with HIV/AIDS will be out early next year, the Director General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr. Sani Aliyu has said.
Aliyu who spoke yesterday in Abuja while addressing the media on the 2018 World AIDS day celebration also said works will be completed by this December.
In Nigeria, 2018 World AIDS Day commemoration is taking place under the theme:&nb]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/hiv-national-survey-on-aids-out-by-march-2019/Mon, 26 Nov 2018 18:07:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/hiv-national-survey-on-aids-out-by-march-2019/ The target areas for the screening include church, mosque and selected hotspots across the country.
Additionally, a good number of the youths are to be lured for the testing through a youth festival
The Chairperson, OYSACA, Mrs Florence Ajimobi made the disclosures during a press conference to herald the weeklong activi]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/oysaca-target-15000-for-free-hiv-screening/Sat, 24 Nov 2018 12:31:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/oysaca-target-15000-for-free-hiv-screening/https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/women-should-not-die-of-pregnancy-related-diseases-prevention-1/Fri, 23 Nov 2018 00:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/women-should-not-die-of-pregnancy-related-diseases-prevention-1/ Chairman, Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN) Governing Council, Dr Dahiru Adamu gave the advice at the 25th  Anniversary and award night of the institute.
The event had as theme: “Advancing analytical laboratory practice in Nigeria: Viable business and financing options”.
Adamu said: “We are try]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/public-analysts-vital-to-national-survival/Fri, 23 Nov 2018 00:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/public-analysts-vital-to-national-survival/ Over the years, many academic works have been carried out and published both locally and internationally by the medical workers of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatry Hospital, Yaba, Lagos.
But, unfortunately, these research output have not been properly]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/psychiatric-research-gets-n500000-boost/Fri, 23 Nov 2018 00:02:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-health-news/psychiatric-research-gets-n500000-boost/