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Dr Tosan Erhabor, Registrar, Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), has said more than 4,504 medical laboratory scientists left the country in 2023. He said so far a total of 10,697 medical laboratory scientists had left the country. Erhabor told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the Federal Ministry of Health is putting […]
Oct. 25, 2023 – To combat the health risks of sitting at a desk all day or indulging in an all-day Netflix binge, head out for a brisk 22-minute walk. New research shows that people who do at least 22 minutes of physical activity each day reduce their risk of early death. The findings were published Tuesday […]
Anger is an emotion as old as humanity itself. It can be a potent force, propelling us to address injustice and confront challenges. However, when left unchecked, anger can also be a destructive force, causing harm to ourselves and those around us. In our fast-paced world, where emotional expression is often stigmatised, misunderstood or even […]
Why is snoring a health hazard? Snoring can be a health hazard due to its association with underlying conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Snoring is often a symptom of OSA, a sleep disorder characterized by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep. OSA can lead to fragmented sleep, oxygen desaturation, and increased stress on […]
•Warns FG against non-funding of regulatory Councils Health services in Lagos State may be plunged into crisis if the health workers under the auspices of the Joint Health Sector Unions Assembly (JOHESU) of Healthcare Professional Associations (AHPA) make good their threat to embark on industrial action over welfare issues. The workers are aggrieved over the […]
The World Health Organisation on Thursday added the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine to its list of prequalified vaccines. In October 2023, WHO recommended its use for the prevention of malaria in children following the advice of the WHO Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunisation and the Malaria Policy Advisory Group. The prequalification means larger access […]
Gas is a part of healthy digestion, and it is typical to pass gas daily. Excessive gas may be due to diet, lifestyle, or an underlying health issue, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease, or a stomach ulcer. Diet can play a significant role in how much gas people experience, and some health […]
VICTOR AYENI writes on the disturbing rate of unexplained sudden deaths among citizens who show no outward signs of disease or distress and the probable causes There was nothing odd or elegiac about the morning of December 15, 2022, when Emmanuel Nkem arrived at his workplace, a financial firm in Lagos, where he served as […]
Lagos State Government has announced the enrollment of approximately 923,000 residents into the Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme, popularly known as Ilera-Eko, since inception. Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Health Management Agency, LASHMA, Dr. Emmanuella Zamba disclosed this milestone following an awareness and sensitization walk to commemorate the Y2023 Universal Health Coverage, UHC, Day […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, said his administration will provide health palliatives for the residents by subsidising drugs to improve their well-being. He said the health palliatives, which will soon be rolled out by his administration will cushion the effects of high prices of drugs as a result of the economic challenges […]
