Maureen Ikpeama

ESUT, Enugu govt  hold public lecture on sudden death 

Worried about the increasing incidents of sudden death in the society, Enugu state government in collaboration with the College of Medicine, Enugu state University of Science and Technology,ESUT, Monday, held a public lecture on” Sudden death: Case presentation and post- event management” ,aimed at enlightening  the public on issues surrounding sudden death, preventive measures and…

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WHO releases updated list of essential medicines for cancer, diabetes treatments

World Health Organisation (WHO), Friday ,  released updated editions of its Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc) which  include new treatments for several cancers and for diabetes with comorbidities such as obesity. Medicines for cystic fibrosis, psoriasis, haemophilia and blood-related disorders were also added. This year’s revisions mark the 24th…

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Asthma in Africa and the Middle East: Prevalence, burden, the GAAPP response

By Prof. Chibuike Uba, Ph.D Asthma, a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, is one of the most common non-communicable diseases worldwide and a leading cause of avoidable suffering and death. Globally, an estimated 262–334 million people live with asthma, and the disease contributes significantly to disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). Once considered a condition largely…

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Group calls for review of HIV policy, establishment of anti retroviral pharmaceutical industry in Enugu

Stakeholders on fight against the spread of the  Human Immune Virus/ Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome ( HIV/AIDS) have urged the Nigerian government to review the country’s  HIV policy , build anti retroviral pharmaceutical industry, and empower people living with HIV inorder to help them live healthy lives. They made the call on Tuesday, during a One-Day …

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US seeks 50% ownership stake in Ukraine’s rare earth minerals as compensation

Donald Trump administration has proposed that the US receive a 50% ownership stake in Ukraine’s rare earth minerals as compensation for the military and financial aid provided to Kyiv to fight off the Russian war. Under the proposal, Ukraine would transfer partial control of its valuable mineral resources to Washington rather than make financial repayments,…

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Wike attends PDP governors’ meeting

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, Sunday, made attended PDP Governors’ Forum meeting in Abuja .. Pix: Wike Wike’s presence was surprisingly given his central role in the breakaway G5 faction and his continued alignment with the APC-led federal government, a relationship that has raised questions about his…

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