Archives Tag: medicine
How to Prevent Sickness in the Face of Rising Healthcare Costs
April 19, 2022
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, … Continue reading How to Prevent Sickness in the Face of Rising Healthcare Costs
6 Successful Strategies In Building MedTech Software
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading 6 Successful Strategies In Building MedTech Software
Buhari’s Medical Tourism and the Doctor’s Strike
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Buhari’s Medical Tourism and the Doctor’s Strike
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Did You Know That The World’s First And Only Fully Trained Cardio-Nephrologist Is A Nigerian?
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Did You Know That The World’s First And Only Fully Trained Cardio-Nephrologist Is A Nigerian?
By jeremiah
Brands We Love: Mopson Pharmaceuticals
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Brands We Love: Mopson Pharmaceuticals
Nigerians in History: Emmanuel Latunde Odeku
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Nigerians in History: Emmanuel Latunde Odeku
By jeremiah
Everyday Heroes: Oluyinka Olutoye
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Oluyinka Olutoye
By jeremiah
Wellness: How To Get The Most Out Of Your Doctor’s Appointment
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Wellness: How To Get The Most Out Of Your Doctor’s Appointment
Did You Know? The First Certified Female Neurosurgeon In West Africa Is A Nigerian
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Did You Know? The First Certified Female Neurosurgeon In West Africa Is A Nigerian
By jeremiah
Men You Should Know: Fela Anikulapo Kuti
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Fela Anikulapo Kuti
By jeremiah
Propak West Africa 2018
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Propak West Africa 2018
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Professor Titus Ibekwe Elected Vice-Chairman Of Int’l Advisory Board of American Academy
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Professor Titus Ibekwe Elected Vice-Chairman Of Int’l Advisory Board of American Academy
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App Of The Week: Kangpe
April 19, 2022
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, … Continue reading App Of The Week: Kangpe
Did You Know? The Amazing Benefits of the Kale Plant
April 19, 2022
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, … Continue reading Did You Know? The Amazing Benefits of the Kale Plant
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Medic West Africa to Showcase Continued Transformation of Healthcare Infrastructure Across the Region
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Medic West Africa to Showcase Continued Transformation of Healthcare Infrastructure Across the Region
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