Chioma Obinna

Lagos

Health Correspondent at Vanguard

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News -- Adegunwa donates N2bn trauma centre to OOUTH

2 weeks ago | nigeriaworld.com | Chioma Obinna

The Chairman of Rite Foods Limited, manufacturers of the Bigi, Fearless and Sosa brands of non-alcoholic beverages, Sulaiman Adegunwa, at the weekend donated a fully equipped Trauma Centre to the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu. The ultra-modern Trauma facility worth over N2 billion was unveiled by the Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, in Sagamu as part of Asiwaju Adegunwa’s 80th birthday celebration.
Nigeria Faces Meningitis Outbreak With 151 Deaths 1,826 Suspected Cases

2 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Chioma Obinna

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that Nigeria is battling a meningitis outbreak that has led to 151 deaths and 1,826 suspected cases, with a case fatality rate (CFR) of 8.3 percent. The outbreak, which has affected 23 states, is putting significant pressure on public health resources, particularly in northern Nigeria, where the majority of cases have been reported.
News -- Nigeria receives 1 million doses of meningitis vaccine

2 weeks ago | nigeriaworld.com | Chioma Obinna

The Nigeria Ministry of Health has received over 1,000,000 pentavalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine (Men5CV) doses from the Gavi-funded global stockpile to combat the meningococcus C and W outbreak in northern Nigeria. The outbreak, according to the reports, has already claimed over 70 lives, with more than 800 cases across 23 states.
Nigerian Surgeon Pioneers West Africa's 1st Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery

1 month ago | allafrica.com | Chioma Obinna

A Nigerian Consultant Urological/Robotic Surgeon, Professor Kingsley Ekwueme on Monday in Lagos pioneered the first West African robotic surgery on a prostrate cancer patient. Ekwueme, a UK-based medical doctor returnee recently established The Prostate Clinic, (TPC) Nigeria Centre for Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery, the first super-specialised clinic in West Africa dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, utilising cutting-edge robotic surgery.
Nigeria: Beyond Dispensing, Drive Research for Better Drug Efficacy - Experts Tell Pharmacists

1 month ago | allafrica.com | Chioma Obinna

Scientists have called on pharmacists to prioritise research and ethical practice over immediate financial gain, stressing that the cornerstone of effective pharmacy practice lies in rigorous research. The experts also warned that genetic variations and other individual factors can significantly impact drug efficacy.
Nigeria: Diphtheria At King's College - Parents Worried As Lagos Begins Vaccination

1 month ago | allafrica.com | Adesina Wahab |Chioma Obinna

The Lagos State government, yesterday, commenced an emergency vaccination exercise for diphtheria for students and staff of the King's College Annex, Victoria Island, to prevent the spread of the highly contagious disease. Following the outbreak of the disease which claimed the life of a 12-year-old student, some parents have asked their children and wards to stay at home.
Diphtheria at King’s College: Parents worried as Lagos begins vaccination

1 month ago | newsheadlines.com.ng | Adesina Wahab |Chioma Obinna

…34 contacts placed on observation…Govt officials, WHO inspect school facilities…Parents ask children, wards to shun schoolBy Adesina Wahab & Chioma ObinnaLAGOS — THE Lagos State government, yesterday, commenced an emergency vaccination exercise for diphtheria for students and staff of the King’s College Annex, Victoria Island, to prevent the spread of the highly contagious disease.
Experts to community pharmacists: Integrate AI for professional growth

1 month ago | newsheadlines.com.ng | Chioma Obinna

•As ACPN Ikeja Zone holds 2nd summitBy Chioma ObinnaExperts have urged community pharmacists to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) in their operations to ensure efficiency and profitability. The experts who spoke at the 2nd edition of the Business Summit organised by the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, Ikeja Zone, Lagos, emphasised the need for pharmacists to adapt AI-driven solutions.
International Women’s Day: Cervical cancer survivors share stories of resilience

1 month ago | newsheadlines.com.ng | Chioma Obinna

By Chioma ObinnaAs women all over the world celebrate International Women’s Day, 4 Communities by Communities (4CbyC) is shining a light on the incredible stories of women fighting cervical cancer. Read Also: Plastic surgery: Smaller breasts in high demand, as internal bras gain popularityAccording to them, these powerful narratives are not just about resilience and survival, but also about courage, leadership, and the vital role of community in the fight against this preventable disease.
NAFDAC’s raids find USAID-donated drugs in Nigeria markets, 11,000 shops shut

2 months ago | newsheadlines.com.ng | Chioma Obinna

By Chioma ObinnaFollowing the ongoing crackdown on illicit drug trade in major drug markets nationwide, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, yesterday, said it had shut down over 11,000 shops in Aba, Onitsha, and Idumota drug markets even as it has arrested 40 people linked to the sale of unregistered and dangerous drugs. Conducting journalists around its warehouse in Apapa, Lagos, the Director-General, Prof.