Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says exit of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) pharmaceutical company is not responsible for increase in prices of drugs in the country.Adeyeye spoke against the backdrop of speculations that the exit of GSK had affected the prices of drugs in the country on Friday in Lagos.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that GSK, a British multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, in August announced plans to shut down its operations in the country.The company had operated for 51 years in Nigeria, haven been incorporated in June 1971 and commenced…
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The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate has said Nigeria accounts for 30 per cent of the world’s malaria burden with Kano State being one of the highest.This came as The Global Fund, GF, said it was committing over $50 million to tackle malaria and other diseases in Kano State.Prof. Pate who spoke yesterday when he and a delegation of Global Health partners paid a working visit on Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, said the global health partners were in the country to work towards improving the health and well being of Nigerians.While soliciting for…
Amidst the hope and promise of assisted reproduction, there exists a hidden health risk that demands attention. A recent study in the United States has uncovered a surprising and concerning link between fertility treatments, including the widely used In vitro fertilizations (IVF), and an increased risk of stroke among women.As it is known, infertility carries a social burden and IVF has risen as a beacon of optimism, providing a lifeline for countless couples longing for the joys of parenthood. This groundbreaking procedure, involving fertilizations outside the female body and subsequent embryo implantation, has witnessed remarkable popularity globally, driven by technological…
Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers have been cautioned to avoid alcohol consumption with warnings that the act may result in multiple range of developmental defects in their babies.Medical Health officer in charge of Oginigba Health Centre in Port Harcourt, Dr. Cecilia Nwibubara, gave the advice, on Monday, during a two-day Health Outreach on, ‘Harmful Effects of Alcohol for Pregnant, Lactating Mothers and Women of Reproductive Age’, organised by New Nigeria Foundation (NNF) with support from the International Breweries Plc.Dr. Nwibubara said the sensitisation became necessary following growing health defects on babies and erroneous belief by women that alcohol intake during…
De-worming to improve children’s immune systems and increase nutritional intake has been one major policy focus of governments at local, federal and international levels, yet little or no emphasis is placed on the need for adults to de-worm, despite life-threatening complications that could arise.Medical experts, in separate exclusive interviews with PUNCH Healthwise, said adults can experience the most severe form of worm infestation that could be debilitating to their health. A family physician at the Anambra State Ministry of Health, Dr. Chidumeje Okafor, said worm does a great deal of damage to the human body, especially in adults, as they may suffer…
Malnutrition is the condition that develops when the body is deprived of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients it needs to maintain healthy tissues and organ function.Malnutrition occurs in people who are either undernourished or overnourished. In the United States, more children suffer from malnutrition due to dietary imbalances than due to nutritional deficiencies.Undernutrition occurs when not enough essential nutrients are consumed or when they are excreted more rapidly than they can be replaced. Overnutrition occurs in people who eat too much, eat the wrong things, don’t exercise enough or take too many vitamins or other dietary replacements. Risk of overnutrition is increased by being more…
If you’re raising a picky eater, you might worry that your child isn’t getting the nutrients necessary for proper growth and development.But you probably don’t need to worry unless your doctor tells you that your child isn’t growing at the normal rate for that age range. Over time, most finicky eaters do get enough calories and nutrients to meet their needs.What Are Hunger and Malnutrition?Everyone feels hungry at times. Hunger is the body’s signal that it needs food. Once we’ve eaten enough food to satisfy our bodies’ needs, hunger goes away until our stomachs are empty again.Malnutrition is not the same thing as hunger,…
Walnuts, often referred to as “brain food” due to their resemblance to the human brain, are more than just a snack. Walnuts offer a range of health benefits that contribute to overall well-being.Known as Awusa in Yoruba, Ukpa in Igbo and Gyada in Hausa, walnuts are a popular choice in both cooking and snacking.Here are some health benefits of walnuts you should know:1. Diabetes management: Walnuts may have a positive impact on blood sugar control, possibly due to their beneficial effects on insulin sensitivity.2. The omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants in walnuts contribute to heart health by reducing inflammation, improving…
The United Nations Children’s Fund has said 333 million children still live in extreme poverty globally.The report from UNICEF and the World Bank indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic led to the abolition of extreme poverty for 30 million children, fewer than was previously predicted.According to the statistics, around one in six children still live on less than $2.15 per day.UNICEF Executive Director, Catherine Russell, in a statement on Wednesday, said a combination of crises, including the effects of COVID-19, conflicts, climate change and economic meltdown has halted the advancements and placed millions of children in extreme poverty.Russell said, “Compounding crises,…
An expert in experimental medicine, Professor Rosie King, has said that with the emergence of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU, technology, Nigeria is set to transform the fortunes of women’s reproductive health and allied issues.King, who is the Managing Director, International Academics, Marketing, and Sales, Chongqing Haifu Medical Technology Co. Ltd., told Good Health Weekly that Nigeria can take the lead in transforming the landscape on the therapeutic side for women’s general healthcare and for cancer patients in Africa.She spoke during a visit to the Nordica Fibroid Care Center in Lagos, which is the only HIFU center in Africa after South…