Farmers Affected by Bird Flu. to Be Compensated with N600m-FG

The Federal Government of Nigeria has set aside the sum of N600 million to compensate farmers whose farms were affected by the bird flu outbreak. According to Dr Akinwumi

Adesina, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, about eighteen states

Telecom Masts are Not Harmful to Human Health-NCC

There have been debates over the effect of non ionising radiation from various telecommunication masts hosted by network providers all over the country. There have been suggestions that it could lead some diseases such as

NAFDAC Arrest Two Over Fake Drugs

In their effort to safeguard the health of the Nation, The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and
Control (NAFDAC) arrested Prakarsh Mohinani, an Indian and Mr. Chibuike Onuoha. The two were arrested on Saturday in Rivers State over the importation and distribution of fake and unregistered drugs

Countries With Highest Cases of HIV infection

The HIV that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has led to the death of over 36 million people.

The most common type of HIV is HIV-1, identified in 1984. HIV-2, was first discovered in West Africa in 1986. It causes a loss of immune function and the subsequent development

Reasons why You get Tired Easily

When tight shedules set in and we don't have much time to relax, tiredness could become a frequent occurrence in our life.

Top Causes of Tiredness
1.Diet
Coffee and sugar seems to boost our energy. But their effects are for a short term and

Top Pharmaceutical Companies in Nigeria

It is a good news to note that WHO(World Health Organisation) approved 3 more Nigeria pharmaceutical companies in 2014 to raise the total number to four. The four Internationally approved Pharmaceuticals in Nigeria are:

Evans Pharmaceutical Ltd

May & Baker Pharmaceutical Ltd  

Chi Pharmaceutical Ltd.

Swiss Pharma Nigeria

Other

Many Nigeria Bread are not Safe

It is no longer a new sight seeing hawkers carrying bread along the busy roads in Nigeria. We buy these bread without considering important factor such as how healthy and well prepared are these bread? Although bread has gluten, a protein which is not easily digested, poor manufacturing practices have caused

Vitamin A Prevents Malaria in Children

According to a research by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, published in eLife(journal), a single large dose of Vitamin A could prevent malaria in children under 5 years by 54%. This is for regions under Sub-Sahara Africa like Nigeria.

They recommended

Nigeria Health Workers Suspend Strike

Ahead of the General Elections, JOHESU(Joint Health Sector Unions)  which represent Nigeria health workers has finally ended their three month old strike. This action followed after meeting with

Excess Alcohol increases Stroke Disease

Stroke

It is a known fact that diabetes and high blood pressure can increase the possibility of developing stroke. Another more dangerous factor has been found in high alcohol consumption in middle age. Heavy drinking in middle age was found to raise the risk of stroke

To Lose Weight, the Right Time to Exercise

Have you ever thought about exercise as a suitable means of losing weight? The truth remains that it really helps. But another means of exercising is more efficient. Exercising on an empty stomach has been proved to be more powerful in reducing weight. The body in fasted state will burn more fats when we exercise than any other period of the day. Consider waking up in the morning

Food You Should Start Avoiding

Have you ever paused to think before stuffing  that food into your mouth? Have I being watching what I eat and how healthy are my diets? Most food we eat daily are not really so good for our health. They should be eaten in moderation and less frequently. Some of them are:

Fried Food and Meat
Some of us love fried food, meat and fish to the point of addiction. But when you discover the health implication, you may have many reasons to reduce it . Most of the fried food are heated at high temperature  hence they produce substances which are toxic

Bird Flu hit Lagos and Port Harcourt

Credit:@FAO

In a swift response to the discovery of bird flu, thousands of chickens have been culled in some poultry farms, the local health authorities said on Tuesday. FAO reported "A strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza previously not
recorded in sub-Saharan Africa has been detected in Nigeria for
the first time"

Bird Flu Reported in Nigeria

According to NY Times, The health and veterinary authorities on Friday reported outbreaks of avian flu hundreds of miles apart on opposite ends of Nigeria. In Lagos, the southern commercial center, 3,300 birds at a live bird market showing symptoms were culled, said Nigeria’s chief veterinary officer, Dr. Abdulganiyu Abubakar, in a

Get A Flat Stomach Within a Week!(Hot Tips)

Consider getting a new clothes and not being able to fit perfectly due to a protruding belly. This could be annoying and embarrassing. Are you ready to get your tummy in shape? They are quite simple tips that needs to be observed seriously.

1.Exercise and Abs Workout
Big tummy is mainly due to accumulation of fat. Exercise reduces our body fat and wastes thereby making us slimmer. Try push-ups and pull-ups, rope jumping and you burn an incredible

20 Lives Claimed by Cholera in Rivers

A cholera outbreak in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, has led to 20 deaths. A further 171 cases have been recorded. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Sampson Parker, disclosed this in a statement he issued in Port Harcourt. Parker, in the statement, said