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Courtesy of GPEI Nigeria is officially one of three countries, alongside Afghanistan and Pakistan, where polio is still a threat after the first 19 years deadline set by the World Health Organization (WHO) to eradicate it elapsed. Insecurity in the north-east of Nigeria had hindered the polio vaccination programme, but success in fighting the Boko […]
Onitsha the commercial nerve centre of the South Eastern Nigeria experienced a double fire outbreak today which was caused by just an incident. According to eye witnesses, a tanker loaded with petrol fell at Upper Iweka area of Onitsha and the petrol flowed on the road and drainage channels. The situation gave rise to fire […]
When you massage your feet you are doing more than just stimulating your feet, you are actually stimulating other parts of the body. Applying pressure in some areas of the feet affects the treatment of various diseases. It really helps the organs to improve and maintain their good work. It is highly recommended to massage […]
Sequel to the information received from the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (Nigeria); the Department of Hospital Services, Federal Ministry of Health has reached out to the management of all Federal Tertiary Hospitals to keep them abreast and alert on the current health related issues. […]
Citrus fruits are an excellent source of vitamin c, which is a great nutrient that strengthens the immune system. Citrus fruits also have a great amount of vitamins and minerals that keeps the body fit and gives a fresh and smooth skin, like vitamins A&B, magnesium, potassium, copper and phosphorus. Citrus fruits are also rich […]
Elephantiasis is a tropical parasitic disease that affects the lymph nodes and lymph vessels thereby causing extreme swelling in the arms and legs. It is also called lymphatic filariasis. It increases the risk of frequent bacterial infections that harden and thicken the skin of the affected area. Cause The disease is caused by the filarial […]
All over the world, 4th of February is celebrated as World Cancer Day. It is a day set aside by World Health Organization to raise awareness of cancer as well as its prevention, detection and treatment. It is evident that cancer can affect any part of the body and it is one of the leading […]
We thank you for being with us throughout 2018. We know that you would continue to be with us all through this year and beyond. We pledge to remain committed to improving your physical, mental and social being. We humbly request you to make yourself an instrument in God’s hands to create life, Promote life, […]
28 September every year, is a day set aside by the United Nations to raise awareness about one of the horrifying diseases known as Rabies. The awareness is aimed at preventing and defeating rabies, as well as marks the anniversary of Louis Pasteur’s death, the French chemist and microbiologist, who developed the first rabies vaccine. […]
Peptic ulcer is a wound or break that occurs on the inside lining of the passage way from the throat to the upper part to the small intestine. Normally a thick layer of mucus lines and protects the food tract, if this mucus is reduced or removed the gastric juices, hydrochloric acid and the enzyme […]