Sodiq Ojuroungbe

1 week ago | punchng.com | Sodiq Ojuroungbe

Health experts have warned that many Nigerians who are diagnosed and treated for malaria or typhoid more than 10 times in a year may unknowingly be suffering from a far more serious health condition, one that often goes undetected and misdiagnosed. The physicians cautioned that such frequent treatments without lasting relief could be a sign of lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that mimics other illnesses and is notoriously difficult to detect.

1 week ago | healthwise.punchng.com | Sodiq Ojuroungbe

Sodiq OjuroungbeNephrologists have warned against the use of unregulated supplements and herbal cleansers as treatments for kidney disease, cautioning that such substances not only lack scientific evidence but may also cause further harm to health. The specialists explained that many of such products contain undisclosed or harmful ingredients, including analgesics, alcohol-based solvents, and various chemicals, which can damage vital organs such as the kidneys and liver when used over time.

1 week ago | punchng.com | Sodiq Ojuroungbe

Child health experts have warned parents against using harmful practices to treat ear infections in children, cautioning that these actions could worsen the condition, leading to permanent hearing loss or other severe complications. Ear infections, which are common in children, can result in pain, discharge, and hearing loss. If left untreated or poorly managed, these infections can lead to dangerous conditions such as meningitis, sepsis, and permanent hearing loss.

1 week ago | punchng.com | Sodiq Ojuroungbe

Nephrologists have warned against the use of unregulated supplements and herbal cleansers as treatments for kidney disease, cautioning that such substances not only lack scientific evidence but may also cause further harm to health. The specialists explained that many of such products contain undisclosed or harmful ingredients, including analgesics, alcohol-based solvents, and various chemicals, which can damage vital organs such as the kidneys and liver when used over time.

2 weeks ago | punchng.com | Sodiq Ojuroungbe

Stakeholders in the healthcare and education sectors have raised concerns over the lack of adequate facilities and support systems for children living with special needs in Nigeria. They lamented that the country faces a critical gap in providing the necessary infrastructure and services for these vulnerable children.