The Future of Functional Nutrition: Food as Medicine Tailored by Your DNA
Have you ever wondered why one person can eat all the rice and bread in the world and stay fit, while another person gains weight just by smelling cake? The answer may be found in something deeper — our DNA. Read more about Food Welcome to the exciting world of functional nutrition, a growing […]
How to Prevent Sickness in the Face of Rising Healthcare Costs
As the cost of healthcare and pharmaceuticals rises, taking preventive measures to maintain good health becomes increasingly important. Here are several strategies individuals can adopt to prevent sickness in the face of rising healthcare costs: Read more about Health Maintain a Healthy Diet Consume a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, […]
6 Successful Strategies In Building MedTech Software
Digital transformation is at the heart of every business. Nowadays, it can be detrimental to any institution that has not digitized its business process. Digitalization is pivotal and essential to any industry that wants to grow and the medical and health sector is no exception. Read more about Tech Everything starts and ends with […]
Buhari’s Medical Tourism and the Doctor’s Strike
Almost two weeks since Nigerian doctors resumed strike action, there has not been much progress on how to resolve the recurring issues bedevilling Nigeria’s health sector. The strike action by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) lingers on without any respite in sight. Following a Memorandum of Action (MOA) signed in April by the […]
Did You Know That The World’s First And Only Fully Trained Cardio-Nephrologist Is A Nigerian?
It is always a big deal to blaze a trail. To be the first in any speciality or field. Such people are special in many ways. One of such is Olurotimi John Badero, a Nigerian-American physician, interventional cardiologist and interventional nephrologist who has been recognized as the world’s first and only fully trained cardio-nephrologist […]
Brands We Love: Mopson Pharmaceuticals
Nigeria needs medicines. A lot of this demand is met by imports; annual pharmaceutical imports may have crossed the $700 million mark by 2018. However, local manufacturers are playing their part. Although the country’s pharmaceutical industry only has a few large players, more firms are stepping in to fill the supply gap that exists […]
Nigerians in History: Emmanuel Latunde Odeku
Background and Early Years Born, Emanuel Olatunde Alaba Olanrewaju Odeku, in 1927 in Lagos, Nigeria, Odeku was the first Nigerian neurosurgeon trained in the United States who also pioneered neurosurgery in Africa. His father was a native of Awe while his mother was a Lagosian. He attended Methodist Boys High School, Lagos. After his basic […]
Everyday Heroes: Oluyinka Olutoye
Dr. Oluyinka Olutoye, achieved a rare surgical feat when he successfully operated on an unborn baby, restored it to mother’s womb at a Texas hospital in the US. The preceding statement is enough to justify why he is an Everyday Hero: another Nigerian doing exploits beyond the shores of his motherland while retaining the pride […]
Wellness: How To Get The Most Out Of Your Doctor’s Appointment
A visit to the doctor’s office to a great extent plays a crucial role in how well one recovers from an ailment. This often interrogatory moment by the doctor shouldn’t be taken for granted but rather seen as an opportunity to engage in conversations that will lead to the betterment of one’s health. Prepping before […]
Did You Know? The First Certified Female Neurosurgeon In West Africa Is A Nigerian
The celebration of the women ought to be amplified. Countless women have shown that talent, skill, zeal and other virtues are not peculiar to a gender. Salamat Ahuoiza Aliu-Ibrahim Simply put, Salamat Ahuoiza Aliu-Ibrahim is a trail blazer. Do you know she is the first female to be certified as a neurosurgeon in the entirety […]
Men You Should Know: Fela Anikulapo Kuti
Time flies and people tend to move on to new things and forgetting both people and situations. Nonetheless, there are some people that cannot be ‘moved’ away from or forgotten. Okay, maybe not ‘cannot’, but it will be safe to say, should be constantly remembered especially for their impact in/beyond their generation. In a world […]
Propak West Africa 2018
Held from the 18th – 20th of September 2018, Propak West Africa brought together industry professionals from across the packaging, plastics, processing and printing supply chains. As the region’s leading exhibition, Propak West Africa and its co-located Conference is dedicated to facilitating business connections, valuable learning opportunities and sharing market insights. With a record-breaking 4,265 […]
Professor Titus Ibekwe Elected Vice-Chairman Of Int’l Advisory Board of American Academy
Amongst 70 member countries present, a Nigerian, Professor Titus Ibekwe, was elected the Vice-Chairman of the International Advisory Board (IAB) of the American Academy of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF), at their 2018 annual meeting, held from October 7th to 10th October, in Georgia, Atlanta. Since the inception of the academy 122 […]
App Of The Week: Kangpe
Have you ever thought of the possibility of receiving diagnosis about a physical ailment through an app without having to visit a hospital? With Kangpe, this is now a reality and health care has become more accessible for the average Nigerian who may not have access to a physical hospital. Although Kangpe by no means, […]
Did You Know? The Amazing Benefits of the Kale Plant
Only a few people are aware of the amazing benefits of the Kale plant. The most common type, curly kale, has green curly leaves and a hard, fibrous stem. Like the cabbage and spinach, it can be used in preparing salads, sandwiches, smoothies, or eaten as a steamed vegetable. Kale is loaded with beneficial compounds, […]
Medic West Africa to Showcase Continued Transformation of Healthcare Infrastructure Across the Region
The region’s leading healthcare exhibitions organiser, has announced that Medic West Africa will be returning to the Eko Hotel Convention Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, from 10 -12 October 2018. As well as being the only healthcare trade event in the region that has the support of numerous trade associations as well as government agencies such […]