Why Lagos State Government Shutdown 309 Health Facilities in 2019

HealthNewsNigeriaWhy Lagos State Government Shutdown 309 Health Facilities in 2019

PilotnewsFebruary 24, 2020

The Lagos State Government said it shutdown 309 health facilities in 2019 for non-compliance to stipulated medical standards. Dr Abiola Idowu, Executive Secretary, Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA), disclosed this in a statement in Lagos on Sunday. Idowu, however, noted that some of the health facilities had been reopened, adding that they had corrected the infractions and pledged to abide by set standards. She disclosed that the agency in January closed 20 health...

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To Boost Healthcare, Anambra Government Plans to Deploy Drones

HealthNewsNigeriaTechnologyTo Boost Healthcare, Anambra Government Plans to Deploy Drones

PilotnewsFebruary 23, 2020

The Anambra State Government on Saturday, said plans were underway to commence the deployment of drug drone technology service delivery in hard-to-reach communities across the state. Dr Vincent Okpala, state Commissioner for Health who made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka, said it would improve healthcare delivery in the state. Okpala said: “There are many hard-to-reach communities in the state, places like Enugu Otu, Nkpunado Aguleri, Ezi...

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Senate calls for mandatory health insurance scheme for all Nigerians

HealthNigeriaWellnessSenate calls for mandatory health insurance scheme for all Nigerians

PilotnewsFebruary 17, 2020

The Senate on Monday called for the provision of mandatory health insurance scheme for all categories of Nigerians. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Health Sen. Ibrahim Oloriegbe made the call in Abuja at a one-day public hearing to consider two health bills. The bills are Bill for an Act to repeal the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Act 2004, and to enact the National Health Insurance Commission Bill 2019. The second bill is a Bill...

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Tuberculosis is deadly but could be prevented

HealthLifestyleTuberculosis is deadly but could be prevented

PilotnewsFebruary 16, 2020

Dealing with Tuberculosis head-on may not just be enough. Here are an expert explanation of the realities of this deadly diseases, and  of course some active prevention tips. It is the objective of this feature article to attempt an in depth understanding of the disease “Tuberculosis” from the following perspectives: Strategies for prevention Overview of the disease Tuberculosis Symptoms and signs of active TB Causes of B. Strategies for T.B prevention In a nutshell, global...

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Your vagina should smell and if your man doesn’t like it DUMP him!

HealthWellnessYour vagina should smell and if your man doesn’t like it DUMP him!

PilotnewsFebruary 15, 2020

Leading gynecologist urges women to ditch ‘abusive’ partners who complain about their natural odor Dr Jen Gunter says men complaining about your natural smell is a ‘form of abuse’ The Canadian gynecologist revealed she once dumped a boyfriend for this Has warned intimate hygiene products upset natural pH balance of intimate bits This leaves you at a greater risk of infections and actually increase bad smells  Mayo Clinic experts explain when you should see a...

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Your Partner’s Body Scent Could Help You Sleep Well – Study

HealthNewsYour Partner’s Body Scent Could Help You Sleep Well – Study

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)February 15, 2020

The smell of your partner could help put an end to the struggle to sleep, a new study shows. The research conducted by the University of British Colombia, showed that participants who were exposed to the scent of their romantic partners over the night, had better sleep experience even though their partners were not present. Scientists arrived at the findings after examining sleep data of 155 people recruited for the study. Each participant was asked...

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Nigeria: Death toll from Lassa fever outbreak jumps to 70

HealthNewsNigeriaNigeria: Death toll from Lassa fever outbreak jumps to 70

PilotnewsFebruary 13, 2020

Authorities say number of suspected cases increased from more than 700 to 1,708 as Nigeria grapples with epidemic The death toll in Nigeria from an outbreak of Lassa fever has risen to 70 as confirmed cases shot up, according to authorities. The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the Nigerian agency responsible for the management of disease outbreaks, said in its week six update on Thursday that eight new deaths from Lassa fever were reported...

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First American dies of coronavirus in China: US Embassy

HealthNewsWorldFirst American dies of coronavirus in China: US Embassy

PilotnewsFebruary 8, 2020

A 60-year-old diagnosed with coronavirus in Wuhan, China, has reportedly become the first U.S. citizen to die of the novel virus. The patient died at Jinyintian Hospital in Wuhan on Thursday, The New York Times reported. The U.S. Embassy in Beijing confirmed the patient’s death Friday night but gave few other details. “We offer our sincerest condolences to the family on their loss,” a spokesman for the embassy said, according to the Times. “Out of respect...

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More African countries are getting coronavirus testing labs but are on edge as the threat looms

AfricaHealthNewsWorldMore African countries are getting coronavirus testing labs but are on edge as the threat looms

PilotnewsFebruary 8, 2020

The total count of confirmed coronavirus cases globally has already surpassed 25,000—yet none of those have been recorded in Africa, Yomi Kazeem reports. In the wake of suspected cases in Ethiopia, Botswana, Namibia, Ghana, Kenya and Côte d’Ivoire, several countries have stepped up proactive measures in a bid to ensure the best chance of containing a possible outbreak. While several international airports across the continent have already introduced screening and checks, Mauritius has introduced mandatory...

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25 million Nigerians are living with disabilities

HealthNewsNigeria25 million Nigerians are living with disabilities

Izu Emmanuel (Abuja City Editor)February 7, 2020

Dr Samuel Ankeli, the Special Adviser (SA) to President Muhammadu Buhari on Disability, says 25 million Nigerians are living with disabilities. Ankeli made the disclosure on Thursday in Ilorin while addressing physically challenged students of the University of Ilorin during the launch of the maiden edition of  a programme titled “Ability in Disability”, organised by the students. The presidential aide pledged to assist the university in securing hostel accommodation and special centres for its physically...

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