Trauma Awareness and Resilience Initiative, a non-governmental organization, has called on the Federal Government to urgently address issues surrounding mental health and create an enabling environment for healthcare providers.The National Coordinator of the body, Mr. Francis Onyekwue, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Abuja, to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day.NAN reports that World Suicide Prevention Day is celebrated every September 10, and that the theme for 2023 is ‘Creating Hope through Action’.NAN noted that the theme serves as a reminder that suicide prevention is a public health priority, and urgent action…
Author: Bolaji Ajayi
The role that drugs play in our society today when talking about intimacy has caused me to ask this question. Is delaying and putting a stop to the process of our egg fertilization better than using the latex contraceptive?Women now are hypnotized by the idea that if you use a condom during sexual intercourse, it is not as enjoyable as without it which makes the usage of other contraceptives like birth control pills high. This raises concern because in the world today, almost anyone can get access to drugs anywhere without knowing the effects of the drug when taken incorrectly.…
The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, has raised the alarm over the consequences of brain drain in the nation’s health institutions, saying some departments in the teaching hospitals are shutting down due to the high rate of brain drain (Japa).Newly-elected President of the association, Prof. Muhammad Muhammad who disclosed this while briefing newsmen at the end of MDCAN’s 13th Biennial Delegates meeting and scientific conference in Kano, lamented that no fewer than 500 specialist doctors with specialty in teaching had migrated.According to Prof. Muhammad, “The survey we conducted some two years ago shows that, about 500 specialist…
The persistent brain drain, aka ‘Japa syndrome, in the health sector in Nigeria is impacting negatively on the fortunes of the physiotherapist profession.Physiotherapists serve patients who have been injured, ill, or disabled by using movement and exercise, manual therapy, education, and advice. They keep individuals of all ages healthy by assisting patients with pain management and illness prevention.Disclosing the situation during the 2023 World Physiotherapy Day, the Director of Physiotherapy Services, Lagos State Health Service Commission, Ayobami Oni, said many of their members have left the country for greener pastures.According to him, there were fewer than 100 physiotherapists in Lagos,…
Pharmacists in Lagos have slammed current plans to restructure the Pharmacist Consultant cadre into a Specialist Cadre, arguing it is against the norm both nationally and internationally.The Pharmacist Consultant cadre was one of the particular demands of the Pharmacist stakeholders meeting with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in December 2018, according to pharmacists under the umbrella of the Lagos state branch of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, PSN.The State Chairman, Babayemi Oyekunle, informed the state Governor at the opening ceremony of the PSN Scientific Week in Lagos that the Pharmacist Consultant cadre was first recognised by the National Council on Establishment, NCE,…
In Nigeria, children often face abuse and exploitation in childhood due to lack of access to good nutrition and health. Kabiru, a child born with hope, faced insecurity and poverty from birth. Despite being expected to be healthy and strong, Kabiru’s growing body and brain required all the necessary nutrients, highlighting the need for better nutrition and health access in children like Kabiru.Pregnant women prioritize their unborn children by providing essential minerals like iron and calcium. However, when they eat little or nothing, they have less to pass on to their babies. In Nigeria, 7.8 million pregnant women suffer from…
Being a parent can be a nerve-wracking experience—especially if you are worried that you will not do everything right. But you are only human, and you will make parenting mistakes. Remind yourself that you are not alone. Every parent makes mistakes.You can avoid some common parenting mistakes if you know what to look for. By learning to overcome these common parenting mistakes, you will be one step closer to becoming a more effective parent. Here are 11 parenting mistakes to watch out for.Neglecting to Fix ProblemsEither because they think that certain problems can’t be fixed or they simply are quick…
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria has suspended its planned nationwide strike by three months following an appeal by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Services, Muhammad Pate.The decision was part of the resolutions reached by MDCAN and contained in a communiqué issued at the end of its 13th Biennial Delegates meeting held in Kano.President of MDCAN, Professor Aminu Muhammad, said in view of the appeal made by the minister of health, the association resolved to extend the ultimatum by three months.“We resolved to extend the ultimatum to allow the Federal Government to address all the pending issues.”If…
OverviewA urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of the urinary system. The urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract — the bladder and the urethra.Women are at greater risk of developing a UTI than men. If an infection is limited to the bladder, it can be painful and annoying. But serious health problems can result if a UTI spreads to the kidneys.Health care providers often treat urinary tract infections with antibiotics. You can also take steps to lower the chance of getting a UTI in the first place.SymptomsUTIs don’t always cause symptoms. When…
OverviewHigh blood pressure is a common condition that affects the body’s arteries. It’s also called hypertension. If you have high blood pressure, the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls is consistently too high. The heart has to work harder to pump blood.Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). In general, hypertension is a blood pressure reading of 130/80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or higher.The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association divide blood pressure into four general categories. Ideal blood pressure is categorized as normal.)Blood pressure higher than 180/120 mm Hg is considered…