A new study published in the British Medical Journal Open, has found an association between proton pump inhibitors or PPIs and increased risk of death.
Suspended NHIS Executive Secretary Dares Minister Of Health, Refuses To Vacate Office
The suspended Executive Secretary of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Prof. Usman Yusuf has rejected his suspension and vowed to remain in office. On July 6, the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole had directed Prof. Yusuf to proceed on three months suspension to pave way for an independent investigation following allegations of corruption preferred against him. To give effect to the directive, the Minister appointed Mallam Attahiru Ibrahim as the new Executive Secretary of NHIS.
Local Herbs Proven to Drive Away Mosquito
Researchers have validated local herbs such as scent leaf, neem tree, Lantana camara, cloves, peels of citrus fruits, bush tea, thyme, lemon grass, and eucalyptus that could be effectively used in mosquito repellents. Chukwuma Muanya, Assistant Editor writes.
Sleeping Poorly Can Increase Risk Of Developing Alzheimer's Disease
According to a finding published in the journal Brain, disturbed sleep can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a study has warned.
Polio Vaccine: Parents ‘Using Fake Ink On Children’ In Kano To Avoid Vaccination
A traditional ruler in Ungogo local government area of Kano, Abdulkadir Ahmed, has disclosed that some parents are reportedly putting fake inks on their children to deceive vaccinators that their children had already received polio vaccine.
Measles Outbreak hits Europe, 35 people Killed
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 35 deaths have died from measles in European countries in the last year in what it described as an "unacceptable tragedy."
HIV/AIDS: Nigeria Risks One Million Deaths In Five Years, NACA Warns
Nigeria risks losing about one million of its citizens to HIV if its government does not take control of the full sponsorship of the treatment, an official has said.