HEALTH

Edo government partners paediatricians on maternal, child survival programmes

Daily Dispatch November 21, 2018

ABIODUN JIMOH, BENIN CITY Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the state government is ready to partner with the Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN), in delivering affordable, accessible maternal and child survival programmes to Edo people and residents. He gave the assurance

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Bitter leaf boosts fertility, fights prostate

Daily Dispatch November 19, 2018

Dr Grace Johnson, a specialist, has said bitter leaf works so well for fertility, and fights prostate cancer because its boost the functions of the reproductive system, balance hormones and help the ovary release healthy eggs. Johnson, who is Food Nutritionist, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday, that the effect of […]

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NAFDAC stops 28 containers of Tramadol worth N6.4bn from entering Nigeria

Daily Dispatch November 17, 2018

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said that 28 40feet containers suspected to contain Tramadol from India has been blocked from entry into the country. A statement by the NAFDAC Director General, Professor Moji Adeyeye, stated that this followed a joint examination of containers at the Apapa Port, Lagos. […]

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FG to spend 1% of consolidated fund on healthcare – Vice President Osinbajo

Daily Dispatch November 17, 2018

Nigerian Government on Friday said it would spend 1 per cent of the entire consolidated revenue fund on healthcare this year, in compliance with the health act. Making this disclosure in Abuja at the 50th Anniversary of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, (CIPM), the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, explained that government is […]

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Obaseki flags-off maternal health week, offers free services to mothers, pregnant women

Daily Dispatch November 17, 2018

ABIODUN JIMOH, BENIN CITY  Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has urged mothers and pregnant women to take advantage of the Maternal New-born and Child Health Week (MNCHW) being observed in the state to access free maternal health services.  The governor, who was represented by his wife, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, made the call while flagging – […]

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World Diabetes Day: Obaseki assures health sector initiatives will ease burden

Daily Dispatch November 14, 2018

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has assured that the various initiatives in the state’s health sector will ease the burden of diabetes disease among sufferers, urging lifestyle changes to keep the disease at bay. Obaseki gave the assurance in commemoration of the United Nations World Diabetes Day, observed on November 14, each year. According to […]