By Joke Kujenya FRANTIC TO rescue his wife, Mrs. Elle Ebunoluwa Babatunde, 27, from the grips of death, Adebayo Oladipo Babatunde, 49, is calling on Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Health Commissioner Tommy Coker to please come to their rescue. In a passionate appeal with tears, he narrated how the whole saga began on […]
By Joke Kujenya UP TILL RECENTLY, Nnena Francis, a vibrant 60-year-old retired teacher, had always led an active lifestyle. She recounts how she often enjoyed gardening, dancing, and playing with her grandchildren. However, over the years, as she narrated to JKNewsMedia, she said she had neglected her diet and often skipped meals and relying o...
By Joke Kujenya ISSUING AN alarming warning about a cholera outbreak, describing the identified strain as “highly aggressive and contagious, with potential for widespread dissemination.” This update was provided by the state’s Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, via his Instagram page, @profakinabayomi, on Monday. He...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter URGENT and INCREASED vigilance, along with proactive measures, have been mooted by the Oyo State Government to stave off a potential cholera outbreak within the region. During a visit to a private hospital in Ibadan where two suspected cholera cases were under observation, the Commissioner for Health, D...
By Joke Kujenya A CHOLERA outbreak has swept through Lagos State, claiming the lives of five residents and admitting 60 others to healthcare facilities. The affected areas include Eti Osa, Lagos Island, Ikorodu, and Kosofe. Health authorities are urging the public to exercise extreme caution and adhere to preventive measures to contain the spr...
By Joke Kujenya AN URGENT advisory to Nigerians has been renewed by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), cautioning against the perilous practice of using hazardous chemicals to preserve food items. The agency’s latest alert highlights issued Sunday morning, present the grave dangers associated with ...
By Joke Kujenya IN A WORLD still reeling from the impact of COVID-19, the concept of Disease X looms large in the minds of public health experts and scientists. Announced by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2018, but no many across the world took cognizance, Disease X is said to symbolize a hypothetical pathogen […]
By Itunu Adesoji, Contributor WHEN NEW season rolls in, and daylight starts to wane, many people find themselves engulfed in an overwhelming sense of gloom. This seasonal shift can trigger Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that disrupts lives and steals joy during the darker months. Unraveling the Mystery of SAD Living wi...
By Joke Kujenya NOT MANY of us were aware that May 10, 2024 was World Lupus Day; a day set for the global lupus community to stress the urgent need for increased awareness and better treatment options for lupus patients worldwide. A comprehensive survey conducted by the World Lupus Federation (WLF) even revealed the profound […]
By Blessing Obam, JKNMedia Reporter DISPLAYING commitment to advancing healthcare in Delta State, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has pledged staunch partnership with the Federal Government. His declaration came during the formal inauguration of the College of Nursing Sciences, Onicha-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area, (Satellite Campus) of...
