NOA and MLSCN: Supporting Nigeria’s COVID-19 Response via communication and test kit validation
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By Dara Ajala-Damisa & Chibuike Alagboso (Lead Writers) The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people work in Nigeria and the response…
What do we know about pregnant women and COVID-19?
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It is not currently known if pregnant women are more susceptible to COVID-19 than the general public, nor whether they are more…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 24th July 2020
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COVID-19: Virus presents malaria symptoms but it’s not, NCDC warns. COVID-19: States to receive N100 million each – Buhari govt. Nigeria receives…
Psychosocial Support a Priority for COVID-19 Survivors in Nigeria: OpEd
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By Dr. Obehioye Aimiosior (Guest Writer) Amaka’s husband died from COVID-19. It was a rainy Tuesday afternoon and she was still dealing…
Latest Health Jobs In Nigeria Published On 23rd July 2020
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Assistant Local Government Tuberculosis and Leprosy Supervisor (ASST. LGTBLS), Lagos State Government, Lagos, deadline 31st July 2020. Apply Registrar / Chief Executive…
Does wearing gloves protect against or stop the spread of COVID-19?
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Does wearing gloves protect against or stop the spread of COVID-19? No. Gloves can only prevent infection if you don’t touch your…
NAFDAC, CSOs launch Public Service Announcements to support trans fat elimination in Nigeria
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ABUJA – The National Agency for Food & Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), along with members of the #TransfatFreeNigeria campaign, have launched a series of Public…
Top Ten News Items on Health, 17th July 2020
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COVID-19: ECOWAS, WAHO donate $8m medical equipment to PTF. COVID-19 has worsened maternal mortality rate in Nigeria– NPC Chairman. USAID launches $19.2m…
"He was generous to a fault" - Nigeria's TB Community remembers the late Prof. Lovett Lawson
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Editor’s Note: On Monday, July 13, 2020, Nigeria’s health community was saddened by the news of the passing of Professor Lovett Lawson,…
Latest Health Jobs In Nigeria Published On 16th July 2020
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Project Director – REACH, Save the Children, Abuja, deadline 24th July 2020. Apply Nutrition Assistant, Save the Children, Yobe, deadline 24th July…
Do digital thermometers kill neurons or damage the brain when a person's temperature is getting checked?
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Digital thermometers do not damage your brain in any way. Digital thermometers are universally used with children and adults and can come…
Young President Organization Set to Shut down Eti-Osa Isolation Centre
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Donate World Class Medical Equipment to Lagos State In an effort to help the community the Young President Organisation (YPO) Lagos Chapter…
Enugu's free maternal programme is providing better health for rural women and children
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“This article was produced in collaboration with Maternal Figures, a database of maternal health interventions implemented in Nigeria.” At Amorji Nike Primary…
Can drinking alcohol prevent or cure COVID-19?
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Can drinking alcohol prevent or cure COVID-19? What Meedan’s experts say No, drinking alcohol does not prevent or cure COVID-19. Alcohol-based hand…