NACA To Begin National AIDS Survey In June

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), has announced that it will commence the largest national AIDS survey in June 2018.

Director-General of AIDS, Dr Sani Aliyu, made the announcement at a news conference on “Nigeria AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey’’ on Thursday in Abuja.

A Deputy Director in Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC), Mr Philips Eretan, says that the radiation from telecommunication mast has no harmful effect on human health, Vanguard reports. He stated this on Thursday during a consumer outreach programme held in Bauchi. He explained that the World Health Organization (WHO) had confirmed the harmless effect of the mast.

Too Much Intake Of Energy Drinks Detrimental To Liver – Dietician

Dr Emeka Obi, a dietician in Abuja, has said that the high level of “B vitamins’’ in energy drinks can be very toxic to the human liver.

Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, Obi, therefore, advised Nigerians to be cautious with the consumption of such drinks.

“Energy drinks like `Monster’, `Red Bull’ and `Lucozade Sports’ can be extremely helpful when the body is low on sugar level and energy.

Zimbabwe Launches Vaccine Programme For Cervical Cancer

The government of Zimbabwe have launched the National Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme in the provincial city of Mutare in eastern Zimbabwe, towards curbing cases of cervical cancer in the country.

The vaccination programme, launched by the First lady Auxilia Mnangagwa, is targeted to reach out to over 800,000 girls aged between 10 and 14, the state-controlled Herald newspaper reported Thursday.

Abuse Of Tramadol Kills 20-Year-Old Man In Benue

A young man identified as Etim, believed to be in his late 20s has died after reportedly consuming over a thousand milligram of tramadol in Obaganya Otukpo, Benue State.

According to report Eti, who is popularly known as Ratty, became unconscious after consuming the substance and was rushed to Abba clinic at Ogiri Oko street, on April 30.

WHO Calls For added Cross Border Collaboration On Malaria Free Africa

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has beckoned on African countries to allocate more resources and strengthen cross-border collaboration to achieve a malaria-free Africa.

The WHO Country Representative in Nigeria, Dr. Wondi Alemu, made the call in Abuja while addressing journalists on the World Malaria Day 2018 with the theme: 'Ready to Beat Malaria'.

Dr. Alemu mentioned that the World Malaria Day is an occasion to renew political commitment and sustained investment for malaria prevention and control.