HEALTH

Why energy drinks is harmful to blood vessels – Study

Daily Dispatch November 6, 2018

Caffeine-laden energy drinks are popular, but they might make your blood vessels less efficient, a small study suggests. These drinks — sold as Monster and Red Bull, to name two — have been linked to heart, nerve and stomach problems, researchers say. “A lot of young kids use energy drinks when

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VGADA begins street campaign against drugs

Daily Dispatch November 3, 2018

The Vanguard against Drug Abuse (VGADA), a Non Governmental Organisation, has taken the campaign against drug abuse to the streets, sensitising men, women, children, teenagers, and drivers among many others against the menace. The President of the Organisation, Dr Hope Abraham, who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on […]

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NGO collaborates NDLEA to curb the menace of drug abuse

Daily Dispatch November 2, 2018

The Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), says it will collaborate with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) FCT command, in the fight against drug abuse. The President of the organisation, Dr Hope Abraham disclosed this in an interview with the agency reporter on Friday in Abuja. He explained that the […]

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NHIS: Unions insist on suspension of ES

Daily Dispatch October 30, 2018

Two labour unions on Tuesday renewed their resolve to sustain their ongoing protest over the suspension of Prof. Usman Yusuf, the Executive Secretary of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), by the Governing Council of the organisation. The trade unions are the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), and Medical and Health Workers Union […]

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NMA urges FG to resolve NHIS crisis

Daily Dispatch October 24, 2018

The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has called on the Federal Government to urgently resolve the lingering crisis rocking the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Dr Ekpe Philip, the FCT Chairman of NMA, made the appeal during a road walk to mark the physician week with the theme “Universal Health Coverage” on Wednesday in Abuja. Physician […]

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Global Fund announces $660m grant to tackle 3 diseases in Nigeria

Daily Dispatch October 24, 2018

The Global Fund, an International Financing Organisation, has announced an additional humanitarian grant of $660 million to tackle HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria epidemic in Nigeria. Its Executive Director, Peter Sands, who announced this at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja, noted that the grant was expected to last for a three-year period to include […]