A doctoral study at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has raised alarm over rising antimicrobial resistance in Kebbi State, linking the spread of drug-resistant bacteria between animals and humans to widespread misuse of antibiotics. The research, conducted by Dr Gaddafi Muhammed Sani of the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, identified dangerous strains of Methicillin-Resistant
Kabiru Akinyemi, a professor of microbiology, has urged the federal government (FG) to educate citizens on drug misuse. He made the call at the 112th Lagos State University (LASU) Inaugural Lecture Series, themed “Itsy Bitsy Animacules In Our Lives: An Unending War And Survival Strategies.” In his speech, he elaborated that the masses should be
Livestock Management Services (LMS) has emphasised that vaccinating 70 per cent of Nigeria’s dog population is crucial to preventing rabies transmission, warning that gaps in vaccination coverage continue to contribute to outbreaks. Dr Bala Muhammed, Director and Chief Executive Officer of LMS, made this known in Abuja during a recent interview, as part of activities
A University of Lagos professor has warned that the use of chemical insecticides to preserve food in Nigeria is contributing to serious health problems and reducing life expectancy. Professor Wahab Okunowo, of the Department of Biochemistry, made the remarks while delivering the university’s 23rd inaugural lecture of the 2024/2025 academic session. He said many consumers
The Nigerian Sodium Study Team, in collaboration with the Cardiovascular Research Centre at the University of Abuja, has intensified its efforts to reduce excessive salt intake, as cases of hypertension continue to rise nationwide. The campaign, which initially focused on sensitising university students in various regions, has now been expanded to reach the general public
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has approved the appointment of Prof. Ademola Popoola as the Chief Medical Director of Thomas Adewumi Teaching Hospital, Omu-Aran, in Irepodun Local Government Area of the state. Popoola’s appointment followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Kwara State Government and Thomas Adewumi University, Oko, which
Following reports of a strange flesh-eating ailment that has claimed seven lives in Malabo, Adamawa State, the Federal Government has started collecting specimens for laboratory tests to determine the exact cause. The acting national coordinator of the National Tuberculosis, Buruli Ulcer and Leprosy Control Programme, Adesigbin Olufemi, disclosed this in an interview on Saturday. As
The Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology (FCAH&PT), Ibadan, has enrolled all its students in the Geneith Health Competition, a programme aimed at raising awareness and promoting advocacy against malaria. Speaking at the launch on Wednesday, Acting Provost Dr Chidi Nweze Okpeze said the move was deliberate to empower young people to play
Doctors in Lagos say Nigeria is facing a new health crisis as cases of kidney, liver and heart disease are increasingly being recorded in people under 40, conditions once associated mainly with older patients. Prof. Faduyile, a consultant pathologist at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, said that widespread abuse of drugs such as tramadol, coupled
Health experts have warned that West Africa’s progress in disease control could be lost if countries fail to work together more effectively. Speaking at the 2nd ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference in Abidjan, Professor Benjamin Uzochukwu of the University of Nigeria stated that the region has made significant progress since 2019. Nigeria and other countries
