Health Archives - Page 8 of 17

Dec

06

2023

Inflation: New survey shows Beecham Ampiclox jumps from N750 to N9,000; others tripled.

Health, Lifestyle2023, Health, Nigeria

…paracetamol N40 to N150; augmentin N4,000 to N26,000. According to a recent survey, President Bola Tinubu's economic woes have caused Nigerians to endure continuous price increases for medications treating basic ailments like malaria. In its "Paying The Price on Health" survey, SBM Intelligence compared the cost of pharmaceuticals in 2019 to their November 20, 2023, prices. In August 2023, the multinational pharmaceutical firm GlaxoSmithKline, based in the United Kingdom, stated that it would be ending its 51-year presence in the country due to adverse economic conditions. Another multinational pharmaceutical company that made polio vaccinations, Sanofi, also announced last month that…

Dec

02

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

PTS: Abia nursing students to retake cancelled exams from Monday 4

Abia State, Education, HealthAbia State, Education, Health

The public and all interested parties have been notified by the Abia State Ministry of Health that the retake of the cancelled preliminary test session (PTS) for the nursing schools in Amachara and Umuahia will take place on Monday, December 4, 2023, and run through Thursday, December 7, 2023. A press statement dated December 1st, issued by Ifeanyi Ezeocha, the Abia State Commissioner for Health, counselled those affected to get ready for the next test. The press release did not include any additional information, but DAILY POST learned that more than 300 students who took part in the prior exercise…

Nov

23

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ex manager Chochoo explains why police invited Mr. Ibu’s sons and adoptive daughter.

Entertainment, Health, Lifestyle, MetroEntertainment, Government, Mr. Ibu, Nollywood

Mr. Ibu's former manager, Emeka Chochoo has explained why the police invited the actor's adopted daughter, Jasmine, and two sons, Daniel and Val. After weeks of social media debate over the actor's account signature, Stella Maris, Mr. Ibu's wife, ordered their arrests Wednesday evening. On Instagram, Nollywood actress Doris Ogala said that Jasmine and the actor's sons were arrested at the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex in Alagbon, Lagos for allegedly transferring N300 million from the actor's account. The boys of Jasmine and Ibu were apprehended at Alagbon Police Station. According to Ibu's wife, "Jasmine pulled N300 million from the…

Nov

21

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Dr. Elizabeth Records 12 Years Of No Death Incidence In Her Hospital, Receives Award

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Health, Lifestyle, MetroAbia State, chidiebere okoh, Health, Lifestyle, Metro

A well-deserved award has been bestowed on a medical expert of repute, Hon. Dr. Elizabeth Ndidiamaka Obioma for an outstanding patient supporter in Nigeria, from Advocacy for the Rights of Patients and the Aged Person in Nigeria initiative (ARPAPN). Hon. Dr. Obioma, the CEO/Director of the Abuja Unity Hospital, has won outstanding patient supporter in Nigeria for her selflessness and her dedication to ensuring that Nigerians are given the right medical attention, irrespective of status, tribe, or creed, this has endeared her to many Nigerians and placed her in good standing with both government and individuals for her intercessory role…

Oct

05

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Rebuttal: Sahara Reporters News About Baby Factory in Anambra False.

Amos Oge Kalu, Health, Lifestyle, Metro, OpinionAnambra State, Health, Metro, Opinion

Our attention has been drawn to a false report being peddled by a known controversial and traffic-seeking news platform called Sahara Reporters, a news platform that has been proven to enjoy being on the wrong side of everything without investigation as long as it will bring readership to help them make more money from Google adverts One would have chosen to ignore the direct attack on an old woman who has helped to save many lives through her orphanage home overt the years, but who has recently fallen to the efforts of people to bring her down and rubbish her…