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DRIBBLE: Kicking Breast Cancer Out of Nigeria

The fight against cancer has just received a boost as five women, determined and passionate, have teamed up to kick against the deadly disease. Rising to tackle this problem in an innovative way, they started up the G.O.A.L initiative. G.O.A.L,

Google Introduces Calico, a New Health Research Company

Google today announced Calico, a new company that will focus on health and well-being, in particular the challenge of aging and associated diseases. Arthur D. Levinson, Chairman and former Chief Executive Officer of Genentech and Chairman of Apple, will be

FG To Issue New Yellow Fever Certificates

Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, has said that Government will start issuing new International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis from October, and will be a more secured version. He said this at the launch of the new “Yellow

How Cell Phones are Transforming Health Care in Africa

Mobile communications can help bridge a huge knowledge gap and reimagine healthcare across Africa. In a little over a decade, Africa has gone from a region with virtually no fixed-line telecoms infrastructure to a continent where one in six of

Jigawa State Government Funds Eye Surgery

The Eye Care Coordinator in Jigawa State Ministry of Health, Alhaji Umar Abdulrahman, has announced that the Government has “released N20 million for the second phase of its free eye cataract surgery.” He said that more than 240 patients were

Nigeria is 82nd Happiest Country in the World – Report

The second edition of the World Happiness Report, by Sustainable Development Solutions Network, a global initiative of the United Nations, has been released. The report, which spans the 2010 – 2012 period, ranks Nigeria as the 82nd happiest country in

There’s More to Your Lemons Besides Making Lemonades

When life throw lemons at you, smile and convert them to a jar of lemonade. Well that is just an adage of life. Actually, there is much more to lemons besides making lemonades. Lemon is oval-shaped and has a greenish-yellow

Nigeria Holds First E-Health Summit

The first e-health summit in Nigeria aimed at improving delivery of healthcare services is to hold on September 12, 2013. The event, which is organised by Health technology firm, Aajimatics and its partners Global Health Project & Resources and the

Is That Food Really Expired?

Traffic is heavy on your way back home and you stop a hawker to buy Gala sausage roll and a bottle of soft drink. You are already eating before you remember to check the ‘best before’ date. To your dismay,

Blog of the Week: 9jaFoodie

You just want to squeal in delight and munch right off the 9jaFoodie homepage the very first time you set eyes on it; if you’re a true food lover, that is. Forget about food being indispensable for continued existence. There’s

Obesity in Kids: What Parents Need to Know

During the summer break recently, I saw some kids and was not only baffled but afraid for the up-coming generation with regard to my encounter. A particular girl, who couldn’t be older than 15 years – which, by the way,

Garri – A Staple Food

The name ‘garri’ is not new to the ears of Nigerians. Garri has been around for as long as anyone can remember, and it is a major dietary source in Nigerian homes.. Though it is common among the myriad ethnic

GAVI Alliance Donates US$ 21 million To Nigeria to Improve Vaccine Supply Chains

The GAVI Alliance has approved US$ 21 million to help improve vaccine supply chains in Nigeria as part of a partnership aimed at scaling up routine immunisation. The funds will be used by Nigeria’s National Primary Health Care Development Agency

Health Benefits of Soya Bean Oil

Oil is essential for almost every aspect of food preparation. Many dishes have oil as an ingredient, others use oil for frying. Soybean oil (or soya bean oil) is a type of oil that is extracted from the soybean. Soybean

Minister of State for Health, Muhammed Pate resigns

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health, Dr. Muhammed Pate has resigned from President Jonathan’s cabinet. He sent in his resignation, July 22, stating that he would take up the “position of Professor in Duke University’s Global Health Institute USA in

Audition for MTV’s Shuga Series To Hold in Lagos This Weekend

Shuga, a film production of MTV Base on HIV, will hold auditions in Nigeria this weekend. “We are looking for real, raw talent that is going to help bring the Shuga drama series alive for Nigerian audiences,” said Georgia Arnold,

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