Joe Muriuki, First Kenyan To Disclose HIV Status, Dies of Cancer At 62

AfricaHealthJoe Muriuki, First Kenyan To Disclose HIV Status, Dies of Cancer At 62

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 17, 2022

Dr. Joe Muriuki, the first Kenyan to go public about his Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) status over 35 years ago, has died at the age of 62. The National Empowerment Network for People Living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya (NEPHAK) announced his demise in a statement on its Twitter page on February 15, 2022. According to Nelson Otuoma, the National Coordinator of NEPHAK, Muriuki had been discharged from the Kenyatta National Hospital about a week ago...

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Why Access to Education, Healthcare Must Be Technology-driven — Osinbajo

EducationHealthWhy Access to Education, Healthcare Must Be Technology-driven — Osinbajo

Beloved John (Staff Writer)February 13, 2022

ABUJA — Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has pointed out the need to maximize access to healthcare and education using digital technology. Osinbajo said this on Friday evening at the United Bank for Africa (UBA) group chairman’s forum in Abuja, according to a statement issued on Saturday by Laolu Akande, his spokesman. Osinbajo noted that more people can have proper education, quality healthcare services through digital technology. “Beyond all of the successes that we are seeing, we...

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NEWS ANALYSIS: Seeking Mother’s Saving Hands From all shapes of Female Genital Mutilation

HealthHuman SexualitySpecial ReportNEWS ANALYSIS: Seeking Mother’s Saving Hands From all shapes of Female Genital Mutilation

PilotnewsFebruary 12, 2022

By Vivian Ihechu, Reporter Thirty-two-year-old Chinedum was excited when she discovered she was pregnant. She was in a foreign land when the baby girl came. As a fresher, Chinedum was almost clueless on how to nurse the baby. She relied on constant telephone calls from home, mostly from her mother and aunties telling her how to bathe, breastfeed and carry the baby, among other pieces of advice. One piece of instruction was constant: use petroleum...

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Reps Approve Bill to Penalize Who Use Government Funds for Medical Tourism

BusinessHealthReps Approve Bill to Penalize Who Use Government Funds for Medical Tourism

Beloved John (Staff Writer)February 9, 2022

ABUJA — The bill that seeks to penalise public officials who receive medical treatment abroad using government funds has passed the second reading at the house of representatives. The bill is sponsored by Sergius Ogun, a legislator from Edo state. Section 46 of the act prohibits public employees from seeking medical treatment abroad using public funds. However, the bill exempted officials who received the recommendation of a medical board and were approved by a commissioner or minister....

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UNAIDS Says HIV Variant Not a Major Public Health Threat

HealthUnited NationsUNAIDS Says HIV Variant Not a Major Public Health Threat

Beloved John (Staff Writer)February 9, 2022

The United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has said the newly-discovered Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) variant does not pose a major public health threat. UNAIDS disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday. Last Thursday, scientists announced the discovery of a new strain of HIV in the Netherlands. The strain was described as the subtype-B HIV-1 and dubbed it the VB variant. The research indicated that people living with the new HIV subtype experience double...

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40 People Died Of Lassa Fever

HealthWellness40 People Died Of Lassa Fever

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 7, 2022

ABUJA — Lassa fever has claimed the lives of 40 Nigerians within the first four weeks of 2022 in 43 Local Government Areas across 14 States of the country, out of a total of 211 persons that were confirmed infected within the period. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this in its latest Lassa fever Situation Report Epi Week 4:24 – 30 January 2022, noted that there were 981 suspected cases against 507...

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WHO Says 10 Million People Died of Cancer in 2021

HealthUnited NationsWellnessWHO Says 10 Million People Died of Cancer in 2021

Beloved John (Staff Writer)February 5, 2022

Of the 20 million people diagnose with cancer in 2021, 10 million died according to the World Health Organization, (WHO). In a statement issued to commemorate the World Cancer Day 2022 themed ‘Closing the Care Gap’, the WHO described cancer as one of the world’s leading causes of death. The organization noted that although all cancers can be prevented or cured, the number deaths from the disease will continue to rise in the decades ahead...

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Monkeypox: Adamawa State Government Immunize Over 1Million Children

HealthVaccinationMonkeypox: Adamawa State Government Immunize Over 1Million Children

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 5, 2022

YOLA — The Adamawa state government says one million two hundred and twelve thousand, one hundred and eighteen (1,212,118) Children have been vaccinated in the just concluded outbreak response one immunization exercise in the state. Deputy Governor of the state Chief Crowther Seth stated this at the state task force on immunization meeting held at the conference hall of his office, reassured of government commitment to improving the health status and well-being of the citizens....

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Journalist Fighting Brain Turmoil Needs N18 Million For Surgery in India

HealthWellnessJournalist Fighting Brain Turmoil Needs N18 Million For Surgery in India

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)February 5, 2022

LAGOS — The past one and a half years have been extremely trying for a journalist and public relations specialist, Tunde Eso, as he struggles to fight his way out of brain tumour. Having spent about N12m on scans, drugs, and surgery, 44-year-old Eso, who is also an author, is now required to undergo another surgery at a hospital in India. The treatment and travel costs were estimated at N18m. Eso said he sold his...

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Bauchi Treated 987,635 Persons For Neglected Tropical Diseases

HealthWellnessBauchi Treated 987,635 Persons For Neglected Tropical Diseases

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 1, 2022

Bauchi state has treated a total of 987,635 for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in the year 2021. The Directorate of NTDs in the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BASPHCDA) made the record available to Journalists in Bauchi indicates that the treatment was carried out in five LGAs of the state which includes Kirfi, Bogoro, Warji, Toro, and Giade. According to the record, the target audience for the treatment is mostly children above five years considering...

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