Health
Expert urges vaccination against diphtheria
By Safia Abdulrahman A medical doctor at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), Dr Nankwat Jeplah, has expressed concern over the continued burden of…
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Health
Expert warns asthma patients against oral salbutamol
By Safia Abdulrahman Dr Emem Jay, a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at M and M Fertility Centre, Abuja, has advised asthma patients against relying…
Health
Expert urges Nigerians not to ignore chronic insomnia
By Abdullahi Maku A mental health expert, Mr Samuel Junaidu, has advised Nigerians not to dismiss persistent sleep difficulties, saying chronic insomnia could indicate…
Health
Expert says seeking second medical opinion not an offence
By Folasade Akpan A medical expert, Dr Uchechukwu Nwokwu, says seeking a second medical opinion is not an offence, emphasising that it is an…
Health
Expert urges African govts to prioritise dementia care
By Folasade Akpan Dr Oma Iyoko, Chairperson, Dementia Africa, has urged African governments to make dementia a public health priority, saying the condition remains…
Health
HIV: Expert seeks insurance coverage, stronger systems for sustainable response
By Folasade Akpan Prof. Prosper Okonkwo, a public health expert, has called for sustainable domestic financing of Nigeria’s HIV response, protection of its laboratory…
Health
Public health expert seeks stronger collaboration with lawmakers on healthcare
By Mercy Sawok The Society for Public Health Professionals of Nigeria (SPHPN) has called for stronger collaboration between public health professionals and lawmakers to…
Health
Expert urges early diagnosis, treatment of hydrocephalus
By Safia Abdulrahman A Neurosurgeon at Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital (MAUTH), Yola, Dr Zayum Loda’am, has urged parents to seek early diagnosis and…
Agriculture
Experts advocate gender-responsive agricultural policies
By Felicia Imohimi The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) -Gender Responsive Agricultural Systems Policy (GRASP) Fellows have called for the…
Health
Expert urges early detection to curb psychosis
By Abdullahi Maku A mental health expert, Prof. Taiwo Obindo, has urged Nigerians to prioritise early detection, public awareness and timely medical intervention to…