Six months maternity leave tops health stories last week
A former president advised Nigerians to shun medical tourism.
Ayodamola Owoseye is a senior reporter covering the health beat for PREMIUM TIMES. She is a graduate of the University of Ibadan, and holds a B.A in Anthropology and M.Sc in Information Science.
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A former president advised Nigerians to shun medical tourism.
The federal government had earlier pegged it at four months in June.
Pregnant women whose partners are smokers may face higher risks of miscarriage.
Nigeria has one of the highest numbers of sufferers around the globe.
Hepatitis is the inflammation of liver tissue.
“Cholera cases are being treated at designated treatment centres in affected states."
Researchers challenge fish oil supplements’ heart benefit.
During the seven-year period of the study, 460,760 cirrhosis related deaths occurred.
Globally, Nigeria contributes to nearly half of all child deaths—that is more than three million children each year.
A research shows babies fed with solids early sleep longer.
The senior citizens were assisted to the polling units by relatives.
Election materials were delivered early to many units visited.
Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated food or water.
Mr Mashi takes over from Clement Uwaifo who left the ministry on June 28.
A study also found that nuts improve sperm quality.
“The APC has run a rudderless, inept and incompetent government that has failed to deliver good governance to the Nigerian...
The group says the ruling APC has failed Nigerians.
"It is sad to say, but if another disease outbreak occurs, my country will not be ready."
Nigerian government sets up traditional medicine department.
Nigeria is rated among the least prepared countries for epidemics.
The official speaks on the measures to address the scourge.
Polio remains a threat in Nigeria as over 100,000 child are yet to be immunised
Nigeria is set for commercial production of home grown anti-sickle cell drug.
Mr Oyegun served for four years.
Niprisan is one of the few successful formulas for treatment of sickle cell anaemia.
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