Monthly Archive: March 2018

Why Holding Your Pee, Unsafe Abortion Damage Kidneys —Expert

Why Holding Your Pee, Unsafe Abortion Damage Kidneys —Expert

An expert in kidney diseases, Dr Yemi Raji has warned Nigerians against holding their urine to prevent urinary tract infection, a reason some people end up with a kidney problem. Raji, a consultant nephrologist...

Cockroaches for Medical Treatment in China?

Cockroaches for Medical Treatment in China?

Chinese scientists are taking a close look at cockroaches to explore their potential in medical treatment. The research is led by Li Sheng, director of the Institute of Insect Science and Technology at South...

Drug Abuse: PSN Seeks Consumer Protection Directorate

Drug Abuse: PSN Seeks Consumer Protection Directorate

Pharmacists under the auspices of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), are advocating an amendment of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act to accommodate a new Directorate of Consumer Protection to address...

Nurses Protest Plan To Introduce Abortion On Demand

Nurses Protest Plan To Introduce Abortion On Demand

Nearly 400 nurses are protesting against a possible move by the Royal College of Nurses to support a campaign for abortion on demand. A total of 396 nurses have signed a letter to Janet...

Insurgency Threatens Nigeria’s Efforts to Eradicate Polio

Insurgency Threatens Nigeria’s Efforts to Eradicate Polio

The Executive Secretary of National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Faisal Shuaib, has said that Nigeria is regarded as a polio endemic country due to lack of access in some local government....

Mothersbond Cautions Breastfeeding Mothers Against Taking Slimming Teas

Mothersbond Cautions Breastfeeding Mothers Against Taking Slimming Teas

Mothersbond, a mother and childcare online platform has cautioned breastfeeding moms to be wary of taking slimming teas and slimming tablets while breastfeeding, stating that such products maybe harmful to the babies they are...

Why More Doctors Should Join Politics – NMA President, Ogirima

Why More Doctors Should Join Politics – NMA President, Ogirima

Prof. Mike Ogirima, the President, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) yesterday called on the members of the association to join active politics ahead of the 2019 general elections. He said the need for them to...

Nigerian Navy Direct Service Commission Course 25 Special Enlistment of Medical Consultants Notice

Nigerian Navy Direct Service Commission Course 25 Special Enlistment of Medical Consultants Notice

Shortlisted Candidates for interview for the Nigerian Navy Direct Service Commission Course 25 special enlistment of Medical Consultants Applicants are hereby notified to check www.joinnigeriannavy.com for the candidates shortlisted for interviews Shortlisted candidates are to appear...

First City Diagnosis Hospital Medical Officer Vacancies

First City Diagnosis Hospital Medical Officer Vacancies

First City Diagnosis Hospital located at Lekki Phase 1 lagos is currently recruiting suitably qualified individuals for Alternate weekend calls. Position: A Post-NYSC Medical Officer Method of application: Interested applicants should forward their CVs...

Chief Medical Director (CMD)/CEO Vacancy at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH)

Chief Medical Director (CMD)/CEO Vacancy at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH)

The Management of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri (UMTH), hereby invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates to fill the position which will soon be vacant below: Position: Chief Medical Director...