Health
Expert seeks early intervention to curb youth drug abuse
By Lilian U. Okoro Dr Martin Agwogie, a substance use prevention and treatment expert, has called for early intervention, improved access to mental healthcare…
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Lassa fever: Expert urges Nigerians to protect food from rats
By Peter Uwumarogie A medical laboratory scientist, Dr Dibal Wandali, has urged Nigerians to protect their food and drinks from contamination by infected multimammate…
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Expert warns against hitting children on the head
By Safia Abdulrahman Dr Zayyum Loda’am, a neurosurgeon at Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital (MAUTH), Yola, has warned parents and caregivers against hitting children…
Health
Ebola: Expert urges protective equipment for healthcare workers
By Diana Omueza Medical laboratory expert Stephen Oricha has warned that healthcare workers face increased exposure to Ebola without adequate protective equipment and strict…
Agriculture
Experts advocate gene editing, improved field management to boost oil palm production
By Monday Ajogun Oil palm breeding experts have advocated the integration of conventional breeding methods, modern biotechnology and gene-editing technology to improve productivity,…
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…
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…
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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…