Chioma Umeha

BY CHIOMA UMEHA  Lagos L- R: Iyiola Gbolagade, Chairman PSN  and Board of Fellows (BOF) of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) coordinator, Lagos State, Yetunde Morohundiya, BOF-PSN Vice Chairman, Chief (Dr. )Joel E. B. Adagadzu, BOF-PSN Chairman, Lanre Familusi, the Secretary, Ngozi Obikili, Treasurer and Chief Chris Ibeto, Official Member of the National Executive of the BOF-PSN at its press briefing in Lagos during the week to announce board's forthcoming Annual Mid-Year Meeting. Pharmacists under the auspices of Board of Fellows (BOF) of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has said that Nigeria needs its best hands to navigate through the choppy waters, comparing the current state of the nation to a sinking ship. The BOF said urged for new policies by the Federal Government which will tap from the  hidden potentials pharmaceutical industry to lift Nigeria from economic turbulence. Giving the remarks at a press conference in Lagos,  Dr. Joel Adagadzu, Chairman BO

BY CHIOMA UMEHA  Lagos Dr Abayomi Ajayi,  Medical Director and CEO of the Nordica Fertility Centres and Founder, African Endometriosis Awareness and Support Group and Ms Kgomotso Mpho Gagosi, Co-Founder, African Endometriosis Awareness and Support Group during the press briefing in Nordica Fertility Centre, Lagos to announce the second international conference on endometriosis holding tomorrow (Saturday) in Lagos. The African Endometriosis Awareness and Support Group has organized the second international conference on endometriosis in Lagos, Nigeria, on the 25th of June to reveal new breakthroughs in the diagnosis and treatment of the ailment.  Dr. Abayomi Ajayi, Medical Director and CEO of the Nordica brand, informed journalists that the theme of this year's conference is "Endometriosis - an Unrecognized Burden among African Women." Ajayi who spoke at the briefing in his Nordica Fertility Centre, Lagos, said, "This theme is extremely relevant at this time consideri

   BY CHIOMA UMEHA  Lagos Professor Ekanem Braide, Pharm(Sir) Thoephilus Omotosho, and Professor Joseph Aina will receive Lifetime Achievement awards from the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) on Friday at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, while Professor Ohwofiemu E. Nwariaku will receive the Diaspora Excellence award.  The winners include renowned Nigerian healthcare figures who have greatly contributed to the promotion of good health and treatment of various ailments, according to a statement issued by Moses Braimah, NHEA Director of Communication, Marketing & Strategy.  Dr. Shola Alabi, NHEA Project Coordinator, says, "We are happy and extremely pleased with these outstanding Nigeria healthcare people who have made important contributions to the promotion of good health, knowledge, and treatments of many sorts of ailments within and outside the country." "They ought to be honored and celebrated by everyone," Alabi concluded.  Professor Ekanem Ikpi Br

BY   CHIOMA UMEHA  Lagos State (L -R): Pharm Bisi Bright, Secretary, Nigeria Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) Advisory Board; Dr. Wale Alabi, NHEA Project Director; Dr. Anthony A. Omolola,  Chairman NHEA Advisory Board; Mrs. Olufunke Oluwole, Secretary, NHEA Jury Board; Dr. Olaokun Soyinka, Member, NHEA Advisory Board; Moses Braimah, Director, NHEA Marketing,  Communication & Strategy at a recent media conference in Lagos. The Nigeria Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) has reaffirmed its aim, saying that it was developed to stem medical capital flight and to rebuild hope in Nigeria's health system.  Briefing journalists about this year's NHEA award ceremony, which is scheduled for Friday, June 24, 2022,  Dr. Anthony Omolola, Chairman of the NHEA Advisory Board, stated that the award, which recognizes excellence in the health sector, has led to better healthcare. According to Omolola, the former President of the Association of General Private Medical Practitioners of Niger

BY CHIOMA UMEHA  Lagos  Liberator Meg Odinachi, Imo Chairperson, StandUp For Women Society (SWS) with  Comrade Nma Ozioma Onwuka-Okereke, Vice - President, SWS South-East Zone and a Daughter of Abia State after the latter was given an award by SWS at the just-ended two-day National Conference held at Lekki, Lagos . The StandUp For Women Community (SWS) has prompted Nigerian women to remain together in love and work together to establish a peaceful atmosphere that will benefit our society.  Barrister Deborah Ijadele-Adetona, founder and President of SWS, made the call during a two-day National Conference held at Pelican International Hotel, Lekki Lagos, where women from all States Chapters, including the Federal Capital Territory, gathered to take stock of their activities in the previous year, achievements, and future plans in order to reposition themselves and make concrete decisions to improve the lot of vulnerable women and children in the society. In her contribution , Hauwa Yesufu

BY CHIOMA UMEHA Lagos (Middle) : Elder Bolaji Anani, President of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, newly elected  Vice President (Africa Region) of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Elder Bolaji Anani, President of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, has been elected Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (Africa Region).  While announcing this weekend, Chima Nwankwo, Coordinator, Communications and Advocacy, Nigerian Red Cross Society, stated that Elder Anani's election is a call to more action to solve difficulties stemming from diseases, disasters, and dehumanization of humanity for many reasons, among others. Elder Anani, speaking elatedly just moments after his win, adds, "This election is solely for God's glory. My appreciation also goes to the National Societies that elected me to this position.  "This election has inspired me to continue serving in the humanitarian field. There are