FG LAUNCHES GUIDELINES FOR HIV TREATMENT
Better days are upon the Nigerian people especially people living with HIV.
The Honourable Minister of State for Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, officially launched the...
Answers to your questions on female genital cutting (FGC)
Who performs female genital cutting (FGC)?
Traditional circumcisers;
Elderly people (male or female);
Barbers;
Herbalists;
Traditional birth attendants;
A female relative;
Members of secret...
Northern Nigeria Needs Additional Bone Marrow Transplant Centres
There has been a major call from the Northern part of Nigeria for the establishment of more bone marrow transplant centres.
"These bone marrow transplant...
Policeman Died Because of Lack of Oxygen in LASUTH
OMG!!! If I told you that it is possible for an individual to die in a Nigerian hospital as a result of lack of...
Consequences of female genital mutilation (FGM)
Those who undergo female genital mutilation (FGM) suffer consequences/complications. Sometimes, the complications are seen shortly after the female genital mutilation has been carried out -...
LUTH to Provide Free Glaucoma Screening to Public
Heard of tat glaucoma? It is a disease that destroys the eyes’ optic nerves; it occurs when fluid rises up in the front part...
The different forms of Self-Harm every Nigerian should know
Self-injury is also known as self-mutilation, self-harm, self-abuse, non-suicidal self-injury, deliberate self-harm or cutting. And it is usually done in secret; but, sometimes, it...
What is Self-Injury?
Did you know that the first of March every year is set aside as the Self-Injury Awareness Day worldwide? Did you know that the...
More answers to your questions on Encephalitis
How is encephalitis diagnosed?
To diagnose it, the doctor asks questions about the symptoms, examines the person and carries out some tests on samples taken...
Answers to your questions on Encephalitis
What is Encephalitis?
Encephalitis simply means an inflammation of the brain tissue. It is not common but it is serious and life-threatening. Anyone who has...
