Health – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:33:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Health – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Health Is Wealth, Check Yourself Regularly – Kim Kardashian https://www.theinfostride.com/health-is-wealth-check-yourself-regularly-kim-kardashian/ https://www.theinfostride.com/health-is-wealth-check-yourself-regularly-kim-kardashian/#respond Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:20:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=470262 Popular reality star Kim Kardashian has provided an update on her health. She recently had her say after sharing a scary “brain aneurysm” diagnosis in a preview for the upcoming season of “The Kardashians.” Speaking during an appearance on “Good Morning America,” the 45-year-old opened up about how she reacted to the shocking news. According [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/health-is-wealth-check-yourself-regularly-kim-kardashian/feed/ 0 Hulk Hogan Is Not On His Deathbed – Rep https://www.theinfostride.com/hulk-hogan-is-not-on-his-deathbed-rep/ https://www.theinfostride.com/hulk-hogan-is-not-on-his-deathbed-rep/#respond Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=459983 Amid reports about WWE legend Hulk Hogan’s health, insiders have come out to suggest the situation is not as dire as some have been speculating. This is coming after TMZ Sports claimed that the former wrestler was hospitalized this week due to ongoing neck and back problems. Reacting, a representative for Hulk Hogan confirmed that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/hulk-hogan-is-not-on-his-deathbed-rep/feed/ 0 My Health Challenge Made Me Feel Like The Shadow Of Myself – Tana Adelana https://www.theinfostride.com/my-health-challenge-made-me-feel-like-the-shadow-of-myself-tana-adelana/ https://www.theinfostride.com/my-health-challenge-made-me-feel-like-the-shadow-of-myself-tana-adelana/#respond Thu, 15 May 2025 17:40:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=410707 Nollywood actress, Tana Adelana has come out to reflect on her major health challenge over the past year. She recently had her say via her social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to her, her sickness went as far as making her feel like a shadow of herself, but she is grateful to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/my-health-challenge-made-me-feel-like-the-shadow-of-myself-tana-adelana/feed/ 0 I’m Suing Facebook For Publishing False Claims About My Health – Femi Falana https://www.theinfostride.com/im-suing-facebook-for-publishing-false-claims-about-my-health-femi-falana/ https://www.theinfostride.com/im-suing-facebook-for-publishing-false-claims-about-my-health-femi-falana/#respond Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:20:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=402882 Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana has filed a $5 million lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc, the parent company of Facebook. He recently accused the tech giant of invading his privacy by publishing false claims about his health, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, Meta published a video and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/im-suing-facebook-for-publishing-false-claims-about-my-health-femi-falana/feed/ 0 I’m Recovering Well, Serving God’s People Is An Extraordinary Privilege – Bishop TD Jakes https://www.theinfostride.com/im-recovering-well-serving-gods-people-is-an-extraordinary-privilege-bishop-td-jakes/ https://www.theinfostride.com/im-recovering-well-serving-gods-people-is-an-extraordinary-privilege-bishop-td-jakes/#respond Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:00:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=396030 Popular Bishop, TD Jakes has come out to break his silence after his health scare. He recently made his first public appearance since Sunday when he had to go off air during a live-streamed sermon, and the world has been reacting. According to him, he is recovering really well at the moment, and he can [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/im-recovering-well-serving-gods-people-is-an-extraordinary-privilege-bishop-td-jakes/feed/ 0 Bishop T.D. Jakes Is Currently Stable After His Health Scare – Church https://www.theinfostride.com/bishop-t-d-jakes-is-currently-stable-after-his-health-scare-church/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bishop-t-d-jakes-is-currently-stable-after-his-health-scare-church/#respond Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395606 The founder of the Potter’s House, Bishop T.D. Jakes has suffered a health scare. His health recently failed following his sermon on Sunday, November 24, and the world has been reacting. According to an official statement from the church, the American pastor and motivational speaker experienced a slight health incident after preaching for one hour, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bishop-t-d-jakes-is-currently-stable-after-his-health-scare-church/feed/ 0 US President, Joe Biden, pulls out of reelection bid amid concerns over health, age https://www.theinfostride.com/us-president-joe-biden-pulls-out-of-reelection-bid-amid-concerns-over-health-age/ https://www.theinfostride.com/us-president-joe-biden-pulls-out-of-reelection-bid-amid-concerns-over-health-age/#respond Mon, 22 Jul 2024 22:34:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=384367 President of the United States of America (US), Joe Biden, has announced the end of his reelection campaign after fellow Democrats questioned his mental acuity and ability to defeat Donald Trump, leaving the presidential race in an uncertain state.   Biden, in a post on X on Sunday, said he will continue to serve as president [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/us-president-joe-biden-pulls-out-of-reelection-bid-amid-concerns-over-health-age/feed/ 0 Health-related expenses push over 1 million Nigerians into poverty yearly – World Bank report https://www.theinfostride.com/health-related-expenses-push-over-1-million-nigerians-into-poverty-yearly-world-bank-report/ https://www.theinfostride.com/health-related-expenses-push-over-1-million-nigerians-into-poverty-yearly-world-bank-report/#respond Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:45:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382997 Health-related expenses push over one million Nigerians into poverty every year, according to the World Bank’s Human Capital Public Expenditure and Institutional Review.  The report provides an analysis of the financing and governance constraints affecting the delivery of basic education and primary health care in Nigeria.  According to the report, Nigeria ranks poorly in Universal [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/health-related-expenses-push-over-1-million-nigerians-into-poverty-yearly-world-bank-report/feed/ 0 Tinubu’s Health Reforms Attract $4.8 Billion Investment to Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubus-health-reforms-attract-4-8-billion-investment-to-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubus-health-reforms-attract-4-8-billion-investment-to-nigeria/#respond Tue, 28 May 2024 17:34:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379248 In the first year of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, bold healthcare reforms have not only sent a clear signal to investors but have also attracted over $4.8 billion in potential investments. These reforms demonstrate the administration’s commitment to revitalizing the sector with a well-defined roadmap. However, Nigerians are eager to see tangible impacts in curbing [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubus-health-reforms-attract-4-8-billion-investment-to-nigeria/feed/ 0 I’ve Ignored My Health For So Long, It’s Time To Recuperate – Rema https://www.theinfostride.com/ive-ignored-my-health-for-so-long-its-time-to-recuperate-rema/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ive-ignored-my-health-for-so-long-its-time-to-recuperate-rema/#respond Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:17:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=362922 Popular singer, Rema has come out to cancel all his musical engagements for December 2023. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he will be focusing on his health which he has ignored for a while henceforth, sand fans should bear with him. His [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ive-ignored-my-health-for-so-long-its-time-to-recuperate-rema/feed/ 0 Nigeria’s Health Minister Convenes Summit with Pharma Giants to Tackle Soaring Drug Costs https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-health-minister-convenes-summit-with-pharma-giants-to-tackle-soaring-drug-costs/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-health-minister-convenes-summit-with-pharma-giants-to-tackle-soaring-drug-costs/#respond Sat, 18 Nov 2023 16:46:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=360992 The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Muhammad Ali Pate, recently engaged with representatives and CEOs of pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria to address the alarming surge in medicine prices. This discussion took place during the 64th National Council for Health, #NCH64, in Ekiti, aiming to gather insights from the pharmaceutical sector to formulate [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-health-minister-convenes-summit-with-pharma-giants-to-tackle-soaring-drug-costs/feed/ 0 Jamie Foxx, Girlfriend Enjoy Vacation Months After Health Scare https://www.theinfostride.com/jamie-foxx-girlfriend-enjoy-vacation-months-after-health-scare/ https://www.theinfostride.com/jamie-foxx-girlfriend-enjoy-vacation-months-after-health-scare/#respond Tue, 05 Sep 2023 23:32:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=354128 Jamie Foxx’s love life is on the right track again. This is coming after the actor suffered a health scare that left him hospitalized for months, and fans have been reacting. New photos have shown the Oscar winner arriving in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with his girlfriend, Alyce Huckstepp for Labor Day weekend. Foxx rocked [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/jamie-foxx-girlfriend-enjoy-vacation-months-after-health-scare/feed/ 0 Being Overweight Was Beginning To Be A Threat To My Health – Real Warri Pikin https://www.theinfostride.com/being-overweight-was-beginning-to-be-a-threat-to-my-health-real-warri-pikin/ https://www.theinfostride.com/being-overweight-was-beginning-to-be-a-threat-to-my-health-real-warri-pikin/#respond Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:48:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=353761 Nigerian comedienne, Real Warri Pikin has come out to share how she lost tremendous weight in a very short time. She recently shared an emotional video on social media to break down what happened, and fans have been reacting. According to her, her husband, Victor Ikechukwu Asuoha was the one who persuaded her to get [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/being-overweight-was-beginning-to-be-a-threat-to-my-health-real-warri-pikin/feed/ 0 Jamie Foxx Makes First Public Appearance After Mystery Health Scare https://www.theinfostride.com/jamie-foxx-makes-first-public-appearance-after-mystery-health-scare/ https://www.theinfostride.com/jamie-foxx-makes-first-public-appearance-after-mystery-health-scare/#respond Mon, 10 Jul 2023 20:20:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=350533 Popular US actor, Jamie Foxx has been spotted in public for the first time since he was hospitalized with a mystery health complication. This was recently revealed via an exclusive from TMZ, and fans have been reacting. In the footage, Jamie was seen on a boat on the Chicago River, and he appeared to be [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/jamie-foxx-makes-first-public-appearance-after-mystery-health-scare/feed/ 0 Wendy Williams Cancels Speaking Engagement At The Atlanta Women’s Expo Amid Health Concerns https://www.theinfostride.com/wendy-williams-cancels-speaking-engagement-at-the-atlanta-womens-expo-amid-health-concerns/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wendy-williams-cancels-speaking-engagement-at-the-atlanta-womens-expo-amid-health-concerns/#respond Sat, 20 May 2023 21:21:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=347406 Popular American TV host, Wendy Williams has canceled her $25,000 speaking engagement at the Atlanta Women’s Expo amid concerns about her health. A rep for the expo recently revealed this to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to a source, there had been questions about if Wendy was well enough to make the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wendy-williams-cancels-speaking-engagement-at-the-atlanta-womens-expo-amid-health-concerns/feed/ 0 Justin Bieber Cancels World Tour Amid Health Battle https://www.theinfostride.com/justin-bieber-cancels-world-tour-amid-health-battle/ https://www.theinfostride.com/justin-bieber-cancels-world-tour-amid-health-battle/#respond Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:55:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=342606 Popular singer, Justin Bieber has canceled the remaining dates of his Justice World Tour following his battle with some health challenges. Recall that Justin recently postponed the tour several times, telling fans last summer that he was suffering from facial paralysis, after a diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS). Recently, on ticket company Ticketmaster’s website, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/justin-bieber-cancels-world-tour-amid-health-battle/feed/ 0 A Friend Of Mine Deceived Me By Lying About Her Mother’s Health – Luchy Donalds https://www.theinfostride.com/a-friend-of-mine-deceived-me-by-lying-about-her-mothers-health-luchy-donalds/ https://www.theinfostride.com/a-friend-of-mine-deceived-me-by-lying-about-her-mothers-health-luchy-donalds/#respond Mon, 09 Jan 2023 23:10:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=339420 Nollywood actress, Luchy Donalds has come out to call out a friend of hers who defrauded her of N1.5 million under the guise of needing money for her ailing mother, only to use the same money to carry out cosmetic surgery. She recently had her say via her social media page, and Nigerians have been [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/a-friend-of-mine-deceived-me-by-lying-about-her-mothers-health-luchy-donalds/feed/ 0 Pope Benedict’s Condition Is Serious But Stable – Vatican https://www.theinfostride.com/pope-benedicts-condition-is-serious-but-stable-vatican/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pope-benedicts-condition-is-serious-but-stable-vatican/#respond Thu, 29 Dec 2022 22:02:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=338752 Pope Benedict’s condition is serious but stable, the Vatican has come out to say. This is coming a day after Pope Francis said his predecessor Benedict XVI is very sick and asked the faithful to pray for the retired pontiff so God will comfort him to the very end. According to Vatican spokesman, Matteo Bruni, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pope-benedicts-condition-is-serious-but-stable-vatican/feed/ 0 Pope Benedict Has Been Sustaining The Church Despite His Poor Health – Pope Francis https://www.theinfostride.com/pope-benedict-has-been-sustaining-the-church-despite-his-poor-health-pope-francis/ https://www.theinfostride.com/pope-benedict-has-been-sustaining-the-church-despite-his-poor-health-pope-francis/#respond Wed, 28 Dec 2022 23:31:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=338708 Leader of the Roman Catholic church, Pope Francis has come out to say that his predecessor, Pope Benedict is very sick after a recent deterioration in his health. He recently had his say via a press statement, and the world has been reacting. According to him, he asks the church to say a special prayer [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/pope-benedict-has-been-sustaining-the-church-despite-his-poor-health-pope-francis/feed/ 0 Mutulu Shakur Has Been Released And Will Now Focus On His Health And Healing – Family https://www.theinfostride.com/mutulu-shakur-has-been-released-and-will-now-focus-on-his-health-and-healing-family/ https://www.theinfostride.com/mutulu-shakur-has-been-released-and-will-now-focus-on-his-health-and-healing-family/#respond Tue, 20 Dec 2022 14:10:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=338206 Mutulu Shakur, Tupac Shakur’s stepfather has been released on parole after spending nearly 37 years in prison. Recall that his earlier request for parole in 2016 and in April were denied, and it was granted in October. 72-year-old Shakur who was diagnosed with stage-3 multiple myeloma, a blood cancer that can damage the immune system, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/mutulu-shakur-has-been-released-and-will-now-focus-on-his-health-and-healing-family/feed/ 0 I Wish My Daughter Long Life In Good Health – Sandra Okagbue https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wish-my-daughter-long-life-in-good-health-sandra-okagbue/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wish-my-daughter-long-life-in-good-health-sandra-okagbue/#respond Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:41:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=336659 Ex-beauty Queen, Sandra Okagbue has jumped on social media to celebrate her man, Flavour and their daughter, Kaima as they both turn a year older today. She recently had her say via her social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. Sandra simply posted a lovely photo of herself and Flavour rocking a uniformed attire [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-wish-my-daughter-long-life-in-good-health-sandra-okagbue/feed/ 0 I Pray For Ifeanyi’s Perfect Health As He Grows Older – Davido https://www.theinfostride.com/i-pray-for-ifeanyis-perfect-health-as-he-grows-older-davido/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-pray-for-ifeanyis-perfect-health-as-he-grows-older-davido/#respond Sat, 22 Oct 2022 20:37:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=334676 Popular singer, Davido and his lover, Chioma Rowland have jumped on social media to celebrate their son, Ifeanyi, as he turns three today October 20. He recently took to his Instagram page to shower praises on his son, and Nigerians have been reacting. His words, ”I pray with all my heart that God grants you [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-pray-for-ifeanyis-perfect-health-as-he-grows-older-davido/feed/ 0 I Thank My Wife For Standing By Me Throughout My Health Challenge – Eedris Abdulkareem https://www.theinfostride.com/i-thank-my-wife-for-standing-by-me-throughout-my-health-challenge-eedris-abdulkareem/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-thank-my-wife-for-standing-by-me-throughout-my-health-challenge-eedris-abdulkareem/#respond Sun, 28 Aug 2022 22:15:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=331454 Nigerian singer, Eedris Abdulkareem has successfully undergone kidney transplant. Recall that he recently disclosed he had kidney failure and was being treated in a hospital in Lagos. New reports have now shown that his kidney transplant was successful, and the singer has come out to thank God for it. Eedris added that words cannot express [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-thank-my-wife-for-standing-by-me-throughout-my-health-challenge-eedris-abdulkareem/feed/ 0 Why did the virus SARS-CoV-2, which caused the COVID-19 pandemic, start infecting people? https://www.theinfostride.com/why-did-the-virus-sars-cov-2-which-caused-the-covid-19-pandemic-start-infecting-people/ https://www.theinfostride.com/why-did-the-virus-sars-cov-2-which-caused-the-covid-19-pandemic-start-infecting-people/#respond Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:29:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=322610 There is evidence that our interactions with the natural environment is creating perfect conditions for pathogens to move from wild animals to people, as population growth, urbanization and climate change bring us into closer contact with wildlife. Infostride today looks at the connections between health, sustainability, and the environment, and the lessons we must learn [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/why-did-the-virus-sars-cov-2-which-caused-the-covid-19-pandemic-start-infecting-people/feed/ 0 China’s health system faces raft of challenges as Omicron hits https://www.theinfostride.com/chinas-health-system-faces-raft-of-challenges-as-omicron-hits/ https://www.theinfostride.com/chinas-health-system-faces-raft-of-challenges-as-omicron-hits/#respond Sun, 10 Apr 2022 23:59:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=322606 China is battling its biggest spike in coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic, with millions under lockdown and the healthcare system feeling the pressure.   One of the last countries sticking to a zero-Covid strategy, China aims to stamp out every infection with strict lockdowns and by sending all cases to secure facilities. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/chinas-health-system-faces-raft-of-challenges-as-omicron-hits/feed/ 0 How $1 billion medical capital flight undermines Nigeria’s health system, by NMA https://www.theinfostride.com/how-1-billion-medical-capital-flight-undermines-nigerias-health-system-by-nma/ https://www.theinfostride.com/how-1-billion-medical-capital-flight-undermines-nigerias-health-system-by-nma/#respond Fri, 08 Apr 2022 19:22:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=322438 Over $1 billion is spent yearly by Nigerians on medicare abroad and it is impacting negatively on the nation’s health system, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has stated. Its President, Prof. Innocent Ujah who made the disclosure at the body’s maiden yearly lecture, on the 5th of April in Abuja, regretted that the brain drain [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/how-1-billion-medical-capital-flight-undermines-nigerias-health-system-by-nma/feed/ 0 Bruce Willis gives up acting due to brain disorder aphasia https://www.theinfostride.com/bruce-willis-gives-up-acting-due-to-brain-disorder-aphasia/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bruce-willis-gives-up-acting-due-to-brain-disorder-aphasia/#respond Wed, 06 Apr 2022 04:14:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=322230 Bruce Willis will step away from his acting career after being diagnosed with aphasia, a condition that impedes a person’s ability to speak and write Bruce Willis is stepping away from his illustrious acting career following a diagnosis of aphasia, a condition that affects one’s ability to speak and write. The announcement was made by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bruce-willis-gives-up-acting-due-to-brain-disorder-aphasia/feed/ 0 Lagos unveils new health insurance products under “Ilera Eko” https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-unveils-new-health-insurance-products-under-ilera-eko/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-unveils-new-health-insurance-products-under-ilera-eko/#respond Sun, 20 Feb 2022 23:09:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=319003 Lagos State has unveiled new health insurance products in line with its drive to ensure Lagos residents have access to affordable, quality healthcare. According to Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State, represented by Dr. Ibijoke Claudiana Sanwo-Olu, the First Lady of Lagos State, the creation of the new range of plans and expansion of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-unveils-new-health-insurance-products-under-ilera-eko/feed/ 0 Osun: Progress in Spite of Fractured Politics – Abiodun KOMOLAFE https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-progress-in-spite-of-fractured-politics-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-progress-in-spite-of-fractured-politics-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Sat, 29 Jan 2022 20:20:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=317531 In the last three years, the alleged hostilities between Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State and Rauf Aregbesola, his predecessor in office, stayed only in the realm of speculations. But, a week or two ago, the cat was eventually let out of the bag when the Minister of the Federal Republic openly confessed that there [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-progress-in-spite-of-fractured-politics-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 There might be fourth wave of Covid-19 – Lagos warns https://www.theinfostride.com/there-might-be-fourth-wave-of-covid-19-lagos-warns/ https://www.theinfostride.com/there-might-be-fourth-wave-of-covid-19-lagos-warns/#respond Sun, 21 Nov 2021 20:46:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=313244 The Lagos State Government has alarmed it’s occupants of a possible outbreak of the fourth wave of Covid-19 infection across the country. The state government fears that this could be triggered by the large volume of inbound passengers arriving the state for Christmas and New Year festivities, low vaccination and the anticipated social activities in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/there-might-be-fourth-wave-of-covid-19-lagos-warns/feed/ 0 Poor attitude to health and lack of infrastructure responsible for high incidence of diabetes says Doctor https://www.theinfostride.com/poor-attitude-to-health-and-lack-of-infrastructure-responsible-for-high-incidence-of-diabetes-says-doctor/ https://www.theinfostride.com/poor-attitude-to-health-and-lack-of-infrastructure-responsible-for-high-incidence-of-diabetes-says-doctor/#respond Sat, 20 Nov 2021 20:23:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=313184   Dr. Samuel Oghene Etatuvie is a community pharmacist and Director General, Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) Kofo Abayomi, Victoria, Lagos. Etatuvie in this interview with the media to sensitise the public on “Rational Use of Natural Medicine for the Management and Prevention of Diabetes” said the agency has made giant strides in the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/poor-attitude-to-health-and-lack-of-infrastructure-responsible-for-high-incidence-of-diabetes-says-doctor/feed/ 0 We will support the healthcare sector with N200 billion https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-support-the-healthcare-sector-with-n200-billion/ https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-support-the-healthcare-sector-with-n200-billion/#respond Sat, 23 Oct 2021 15:32:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=311062 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that it will support Nigeria’s healthcare industry with N200 billion in a bid to boost Nigeria’s economic recovery and generate jobs in the sector. This was disclosed by the CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, on Friday, at the inauguration of Duchess International Hospital, a newly built 100-suites [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-support-the-healthcare-sector-with-n200-billion/feed/ 0 We will support the HIV epidemic control in Abia State – US https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-support-hiv-epidemic-control-in-abia-state-us/ https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-support-hiv-epidemic-control-in-abia-state-us/#respond Tue, 12 Oct 2021 22:23:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=310237 The U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires (CDA), Kathleen FitzGibbon, has arranged a Mission Nigeria interagency team to Abia State to establish the re-engagement of U.S. assistance to the State through the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and support renewed efforts towards HIV epidemic control. This was made known by the U.S Mission in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-support-hiv-epidemic-control-in-abia-state-us/feed/ 0 FG applauds resident doctors for ending strike, increases hazard allowance to N47 billion https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-applauds-resident-doctors-for-ending-strike-increases-hazard-allowance-to-n47-billion/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-applauds-resident-doctors-for-ending-strike-increases-hazard-allowance-to-n47-billion/#respond Thu, 07 Oct 2021 15:36:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=309759 The Federal Government has applauded the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) for suspending its nationwide strike, adding it has increased the aggregate money in the 2022 budget for hazard allowance from N40 billion to N47 billion annually. This was made known by Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, in a meeting with [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-applauds-resident-doctors-for-ending-strike-increases-hazard-allowance-to-n47-billion/feed/ 0 Resident doctors to resume work on Wednesday, ends strike. https://www.theinfostride.com/resident-doctors-to-resume-work-on-wednesday-ends-strike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/resident-doctors-to-resume-work-on-wednesday-ends-strike/#respond Mon, 04 Oct 2021 20:55:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=309558 The leadership of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has put an end to its 2-month old nationwide industrial action. The recent movement by the striking resident doctors is coming after several negotiations with relevant stakeholders due to the strike action embarked upon over irregular payment of salaries, unfavourable condition of service, among other [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/resident-doctors-to-resume-work-on-wednesday-ends-strike/feed/ 0 Likely increase in heart disease in Nigeria – Expert https://www.theinfostride.com/likely-increase-in-heart-disease-in-nigeria-expert/ https://www.theinfostride.com/likely-increase-in-heart-disease-in-nigeria-expert/#respond Mon, 27 Sep 2021 19:45:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=309021 After research shown the increase in death rate in Nigeria, the researchers concluded that the deaths, which are poorly investigated, are due to heart disease also known as cardiovascular disease. Heart disease is a significant public health concern responsible for 11 per cent of over two million Non-communicable Disease (NCD) deaths in Nigeria yearly. It [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/likely-increase-in-heart-disease-in-nigeria-expert/feed/ 0 Global clampdown on the unvaccinated https://www.theinfostride.com/global-clampdown-on-the-unvaccinated/ https://www.theinfostride.com/global-clampdown-on-the-unvaccinated/#respond Mon, 27 Sep 2021 19:31:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=309018 It has been observed that there have been concerns over a worldwide clampdown on the unvaccinated, waning COVID-19 vaccine immunity after six months of the administration of the vaccine. Reports also have it that developed nations like United Kingdom (U.K.) and United States (U.S.) have said that people that were vaccinated in Africa would be [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/global-clampdown-on-the-unvaccinated/feed/ 0 Integrate pharmacists into patient management teams – AHAPN https://www.theinfostride.com/integrate-pharmacists-into-patient-management-teams-ahapn/ https://www.theinfostride.com/integrate-pharmacists-into-patient-management-teams-ahapn/#respond Mon, 27 Sep 2021 12:28:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=308992 The Association of Hospital and Administrative Pharmacists of Nigeria (AHAPN) says it’s totally disappointed that some health institutions in Nigeria are yet to integrate pharmacists into their patient management teams. The association hence informed such healthcare institutions to set in motion the movement that they take care of the situation, adding also that such has [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/integrate-pharmacists-into-patient-management-teams-ahapn/feed/ 0 Lack of pharmaceutical care responsible for low health index in Nigeria – CPAN https://www.theinfostride.com/lack-of-pharmaceutical-care-responsible-for-low-health-index-in-nigeria-cpan/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lack-of-pharmaceutical-care-responsible-for-low-health-index-in-nigeria-cpan/#respond Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:53:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=308988 CPAN stated that pharmacies should be used as immunisation centres just like in countries with better sector performanc e.g UK, Ghana e.t.c   Ahead of World Pharmacists Day (WPD), pharmacists under the aegis of Clinical Pharmacists Association of Nigeria (CPAN) have  established that the absolute lack of adequate pharmaceutical care in health facilities is almost [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lack-of-pharmaceutical-care-responsible-for-low-health-index-in-nigeria-cpan/feed/ 0 Cholera outbreak in Ekiti state https://www.theinfostride.com/cholera-outbreak-in-ekiti-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/cholera-outbreak-in-ekiti-state/#respond Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:33:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=308984 The Ekiti State government alarmed the state of the outbreak of cholera after the discovery of five suspected cases in Moba local council of the state. A statement in Ado Ekiti, yesterday, by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Banji Filani, said the Ministry of Health had put in measures cholera surveillance to pick up any [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/cholera-outbreak-in-ekiti-state/feed/ 0 We will continue strike if our demands are not met – Nigerian Resident doctors to FG https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-continue-strike-if-our-demands-are-not-met-nigerian-resident-doctors-to-fg/ https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-continue-strike-if-our-demands-are-not-met-nigerian-resident-doctors-to-fg/#respond Sun, 26 Sep 2021 22:24:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=308906 The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have decided to stand by the ongoing strike action as they, issued a fresh 72-hour ultimatum to the Federal Government in their ongoing industrial dispute. The resident doctors in their ultimatum asked the government to pay its members being owed Medical Residency Training Fund and salary arrears and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-continue-strike-if-our-demands-are-not-met-nigerian-resident-doctors-to-fg/feed/ 0 FG meets JOHESU to avert more strikes in health sector https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-meets-johesu-to-avert-more-strikes-in-health-sector/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-meets-johesu-to-avert-more-strikes-in-health-sector/#respond Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:44:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=308182 Spokesperson for the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Charles Akpan, who disclosed this yesterday in Abuja, explained that the meeting will begin from 2:00 p.m. at the minister’s conference room, federal secretariat in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr. Chris Ngige, his Health counterpart, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, are leading the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-meets-johesu-to-avert-more-strikes-in-health-sector/feed/ 0 Gates Foundation advocates sustainable investments in health, economy https://www.theinfostride.com/gates-foundation-advocates-sustainable-investments-in-health-economy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/gates-foundation-advocates-sustainable-investments-in-health-economy/#respond Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:38:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=308179 Bill and Melinda Gates who are the co-chairs of the Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates have said that long-term investments in health and economies must be made by various governments to propel recovery efforts and get the world back on track to meet the development goals. They noted that while 90 per cent of advanced [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/gates-foundation-advocates-sustainable-investments-in-health-economy/feed/ 0 Agenda set for Osinbajo’s health reforms committee says NMA https://www.theinfostride.com/agenda-set-for-osinbajos-health-reforms-committee-says-nma/ https://www.theinfostride.com/agenda-set-for-osinbajos-health-reforms-committee-says-nma/#respond Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:29:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=308176 The committee, according to the President, is charged with the responsibility of developing and implementing a Health Sector Reform programme for Nigeria in collaboration with state governments and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) administration in the next six months. To make sure that the committee meets its mandate, stakeholders are setting agenda for the project [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/agenda-set-for-osinbajos-health-reforms-committee-says-nma/feed/ 0 ACPN sponsors training of community pharmacists on vaccination https://www.theinfostride.com/acpn-sponsors-training-of-community-pharmacists-on-vaccination/ https://www.theinfostride.com/acpn-sponsors-training-of-community-pharmacists-on-vaccination/#respond Mon, 13 Sep 2021 20:45:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=307978 The body made the call during its 40th National Scientific Conference in Abeokuta, Ogun State. As part of the association’s (ACPN) scientific conference, the company offered certificate vaccination training to pharmacists in Nigeria via its seven modules CPR/BLS training programme to enhance pharmacy-based vaccination delivery. Speaking on the initiative, Dr. Adekola, said the aim of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/acpn-sponsors-training-of-community-pharmacists-on-vaccination/feed/ 0 FG and Joint Health Sector Unions reach truce deal https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-and-joint-health-sector-unions-reach-truce-deal/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-and-joint-health-sector-unions-reach-truce-deal/#respond Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:00:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=307631 The Federal Government has announced that it has reached a truce deal with the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) over demands. This was disclosed in a statement by the FG after the conciliation meeting at the office of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige. This comes after JOHESU had earlier issued a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-and-joint-health-sector-unions-reach-truce-deal/feed/ 0 In H1 2021, N508 billion has been spent on importation of processed foods in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/in-h1-2021-n508-billion-has-been-spent-on-importation-of-processed-foods-in-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/in-h1-2021-n508-billion-has-been-spent-on-importation-of-processed-foods-in-nigeria/#respond Wed, 08 Sep 2021 22:18:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=307565 The demand for industrially processed food has also seen a similar hike, with 2021 half-year import standing at N541 billion, contributing 3.57% to the total imports. The import expense surpassed the N393 billion spent in 2019. Meanwhile, Nigeria imported N767 billion worth of industrially processed food in 2020 while 2021 is still poised to maintain [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/in-h1-2021-n508-billion-has-been-spent-on-importation-of-processed-foods-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 Minister Chris Ngige says Nigeria is unable to afford WHO’s recommendation of a doctor for 600 patients. https://www.theinfostride.com/minister-chris-ngige-says-nigeria-is-unable-to-afford-whos-recommendation-of-a-doctor-for-600-patients/ https://www.theinfostride.com/minister-chris-ngige-says-nigeria-is-unable-to-afford-whos-recommendation-of-a-doctor-for-600-patients/#respond Sun, 05 Sep 2021 22:59:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=307307 The Federal Government has insisted that it cannot afford the World Health Organisation’s ratio of one doctor to 600 patients, but Nigeria however needs to deploy medical manpower proportionately and adequately, especially in rural areas. This was disclosed by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, at the two-day quarterly meeting of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/minister-chris-ngige-says-nigeria-is-unable-to-afford-whos-recommendation-of-a-doctor-for-600-patients/feed/ 0 Ways at which we’re expanding health coverage in Bayelsa – Says Agadah https://www.theinfostride.com/how-were-expanding-health-coverage-in-bayelsa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/how-were-expanding-health-coverage-in-bayelsa/#respond Thu, 02 Sep 2021 21:10:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=305667 Initially, there were daunting issues, and the reason is simple. We are not used to a system where we contribute ahead of when we will need the services. It was a new thing to us, and we needed a lot of patience to be able to accommodate all the problems that arose when we commenced. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/how-were-expanding-health-coverage-in-bayelsa/feed/ 0 Cholera: Kebbi Epidemic Rapid Response Team confirms 146 deaths https://www.theinfostride.com/cholera-kebbi-epidemic-rapid-response-team-confirms-146-deaths/ https://www.theinfostride.com/cholera-kebbi-epidemic-rapid-response-team-confirms-146-deaths/#respond Thu, 02 Sep 2021 20:45:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=305642 The Kebbi Epidemic Rapid Response Team on Thursday said that 146 people have died following cholera outbreak in the state this year. The leader of the team and Permanent Secretary, Kebbi Ministry of Health, Dr Aminun Haliru-Bunza, disclosed this when the team briefed Gov. Atiku Bagudu and his Deputy, Col. Samaila Yombe-Dabai (Rtd), on the [...]

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