Nigeria Joins the world to celebrate the World Diabetic Day.

World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated every year on November 14. The World Diabetes Day campaign is led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and its member associations. It engages millions of people worldwide in diabetes advocacy and awareness. World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat that diabetes now poses.

Exercise During Pregnancy Can Boost Your Baby’s Brain

Doctors measured babies' brain activity for a study on exercise in pregnancy. (Credit: Courtesy University of Montreal )

For women who are pregnant, as little as 20 minutes of exercise three times per week can advance a newborn’s brain activity, according to a new study.

Researchers at the University of Montreal presented these findings at the Neuroscience 2013 conference in San Diego on Sunday, providing moms-to-be with even more reasons to make exercise a priority.

Lagos State Hospital to Begin Kidney Transplants

A Lagos Assemblyman, Mr. Suru Avoseh, has said the state government will soon commence comprehensive kidney treatment in one of the state hospitals.

Avoseh, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Health Services, said this, yesterday, in Lagos.

The lawmaker said such facility would allow the citizens to have quick access to kidney treatment and transplant.
“Lagos State is up to the task; if you go to Gbagada General Hospital, you will see the just commissioned Trauma and Burns Centre; I believe it is the first of its kind in the whole federation.

“You will also see the Cardiac and Renal Centre, which is about to be commissioned and by the time it is handed over it will be one of the best,” he said.

Avoseh said the citizens would enjoy the resources here in Nigeria instead of travelling to India, Britain, or the U.S. for kidney problems or transplant.

He said the facilities would be available to everyone to have contact with the medical doctors who would be giving professional advice to the kidney patients. -VANGUARD

On the Cholera Epidemic in Nigeria

A Child with Cholera

In light of the current cholera epidemic in Nigeria which, unfortunately, has afflicted at least 373 people (causing 74 deaths), The Wellbeing Foundation wishes to share information with all and sundry, from individuals to government bodies, on the public health issue of cholera, and why we urgently need to get the epidemic under control, including through easily achievable steps.

Nigeria Govt To Launch Online Database Of Health Facilities, Specialists.

Health Minister Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu

THis we think is long over due in this time and age of internet....

The effort is aimed at curbing medical tourism

The Federal Government said on Friday a web-based directory of all health care facilities and specialists in Nigeria was underway as part of its effort to curb medical tourism.

Health Minister, Onyebuchi Chukwu, said this at the 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Scientific Conference of the Guild of Medical Directors of Private Hospitals in Abuja.

Nigeria Physician Week 2013

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The 2013 Physicians week (Doctors and Dentists) was formally opened in Abuja, Nigeria to great exhilaration of all the participants. 

The Physicians week is an annual event when doctors and dentists, old and young, re-dedicate themselves to the ethos and ethics of our dear and noble profession.  This year is different because in addition to reading the modern Hippocratic oath (2nd WMA General Assembly 1948), the current NMA National Officers Committee & National Executive Committee under the most dynamic leadership of Dr Osahon Enabulele as President, decided to run the week with its own theme and sub-theme. 

FG Abandons N80m HIV/AIDS Equipment In Lagos Port Since 2009

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The Korean government has protested to the Federal Government  over the alleged abandonment of N80million worth of  HIV/AIDS equipment it donated to the country.

The equipment was shipped into the country in 2009, but the Federal Ministry of Health has not concluded clearance at the port in the last four years.

Minister Blames Constitution for Faulty Health Sector

Prof. Eyitayo Lambo

A former Minister of Health, Prof. Eyitayo Lambo, has faulted the 1999 constitution with regard to the health sector, saying it does not  spell out the roles of all the tiers of government.

He also advocated the introduction of health insurance scheme for the private and public sectors of the economy, if the country is to achieve universal health coverage.