A teacher’s job has an essential contribution towards every aspect of development a country needs, being saddled with such huge responsibility could pose a negative effect on the health of teachers which could in a way affect their productivity. Several studies have shown that the mental and physical health of a teacher are major…
HIV/AIDS centres are sometimes reffered as heart to heart centres. 1) Island Maternity Hospital, Lagos Island 2) Massey Children’s Hospital, Lagos Island 3) General Hospital, Isolo, Lagos 4) Badagry General Hospital, Badagry, Lagos State 5) General Hospital Gbagada,Lagos 6) General Hospital, Ikorodu, Lagos state 7) General Hospital, Epe, Lagos state 8) Igando-Ikoku Primary Health Care…
The past 20 years have shown a landmark improvement in the treatment of HIV/AIDS however, this would not have been possible without the continuous effort of individual’s concerned about people living with HIV/AIDS. These improvements have ensured a better future for people living with HIV/AIDS, the control of its spread, with possible prevention in the…
–Measles surged worldwide in 2019 reaching highest number of reported cases in 23 years.Highlighted in a publication by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), measles cases worldwide increased to 869,770 in 2019, the highest number reported since 1996 with increases in all WHO regions. Global…
Member States at the resumed virtual, 73rd World Health Assembly, recognizing the dedication and sacrifice of the millions of health and care workers at the forefront of the Covid-19 pandemic, unanimously designated 2021 as the International Year of Health and Care Workers (YHCW). Member States and Non-State Actors in unison, spoke to the critical role of health…
In a year marked by the global COVID-19 pandemic, global health leaders convening virtually at this week’s World Health Assembly called for continued urgent action on polio eradication. The Assembly congratulated the African region on reaching the public health milestone of certification as wild polio free, but highlighted the importance of global solidarity to achieve…
The hands being the most used body part makes it vulnerable to germs which are harmful organisms capable of causing illnesses, however, the use of soap and water is the best-known method of killing germs thereby, preventing sickness. The school is considered a child’s second home which is why any habit that will contribute to…
The roll-out of new, World Health Organization (WHO) approved antigen-based rapid diagnostic tests for the novel coronavirus in Africa will significantly boost testing capacity and marks a game changer in the continent’s fight against COVID-19. Many African countries have struggled to test in sufficient numbers to control the pandemic, with only 12 in the region…
Since the beginning of the pandemic, several precautionary measures have been prescribed by global and national health bodies. Consistent handwashing, social and physical distancing, and the use of face mask were the innovations introduced to the world which most people were neither used to nor prepared for hence, lots of effort was put into ensuring…
The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on governments and health care leaders to address persistent threats to the health and safety of health workers and patients. “The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded all of us of the vital role health workers play to relieve suffering and safe lives,“ said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General.…
