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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…
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…
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…
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 …
World Health Organisation(WHO)says it will support Enugu State Government in the capacity development for all the state Coordinating officers in the healthsector to strengthen healthcare delivery in the state. Pix- Dr Igbokwu, WHO South East Cordinator This awss disclosed by the South East zonal Cordinator, WHO, Dr. Chukwumuanya Igboekwu during the 2024 Health Partners Cordinators’…
Enugu. State health practitioners on Tuesday, January 31,2023,joined their counterparts all over t on world to celebrate the 2023 World Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD)Day, with a call on Development partners, stakeholders and health care providers to invest in research and development towards diagnosis and management of the Innovative Disease Management (IDM),NTDs. State Commissioner for Health,…
Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced a total and indefinite nationwide strike beginning midnight, Saturday November 1, 2025, following the alleged failure of the Federal Government to meet its outstanding demands despite repeated warnings. The decision was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the association’s Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC)…
Following the emergence and re-emergence of infectious diseases in the country, the Enugu State Government in collaboration with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) have conducted a simulation exercise at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport to enhance disease prevention. The simulation exercise, which was held at the Nigeria Safety and Investigation Bureau (NSIB) premises,…
Following the agreement made by the Nigerian Governors’ forum in Abuja to operationalize eradication of polio and Primary HealthCare Development in the country, Enugu State Government ,Friday, sensitized the 17 Local Government chairmen in the state and their Deputies on Abuja commitments , urging them to support the health programs of the State Government. The…
Health condition of Pope Francis is reportedly “improving” as he receives high-flow oxygen therapy and therapy with a ventimask. Statement from the Vatican, said, “Given the complexity of his condition, further days of clinical stability are necessary to resolve the prognosis,” the Vatican’s statement read. Pix: Pope Francis The 88-year-old pontiff was later diagnosed with…