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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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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