Chioma Umeha

Dr. Taiwo Orebamjo Irregular periods can indicat e that you are ovulating inconsistently or, in some cases, not at all. As you already know, it is impossible to conceive without an egg, so the less you ovulate the less opportunities you have to conceive. So here is a guide to improving your chances of getting pregnant if you have irregular periods. Firstly, it will be important to try to restore some regularity to your cycle and increase the frequency of ovulation. Lifestyle changes can help you improve the balance of your hormones and help to make your periods more regular:  • Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet:  Try to incorporate more whole grains, fruits and vegetables and avoid foods that are high in refined carbohydrates and fat. • Attain a healthy weight:  If you are overweight, losing a few pounds through a moderate calorie restriction and moderate exercise can be very beneficial, especially if you have been diagnosed with Polycystic ovary syn

By Chioma Umeha  To tackle the low level of poor oral healthcare awareness, dental practitioners across the country have set up a Dental Support Foundation (DSF) to promote, and encourage dental practice in the country. President of the Foundation, Dr. Bidemi Dawodu explained to journalists in Lagos last weekend that the current high prevalence of oral diseases, such as dental caries and periodontal infection, should be seen as a major source of concern to professionals in the sector. Professor Isaac Adewole, the Minister of Health, raised the alarm recently when he said the burden of dental disease has risen to an epidemic proportion. Dawodu submitted that the DSF therefore seeks to encourage the government to implement the Nigerian Oral Health Care Policy aimed at ensuring the creation of at least one dental care center in each Local Government Area (LGA) with a view to improving the oral health of Nigerians. The foundation, which was incorporated

Chioma Umeha In line with its goal to promote good nutrition, education and sports among underserved children and their families, Helen Keller International (HKI) in partnership with Lagos State government and support from Mondelez International Foundation has flag-off healthy lifestyle programmes. The initiative, which runs from January 2018 to December 2020, in partnership with Lagos State government and support from Mondelez International Foundation is part of the foundation’s multi-year $50 million focused on healthy lifestyle programmes. Speaking in Lagos at inception meeting which attracted stakeholders from different Ministries in the State, Philomena Orji, the Country Director, Hellen Keller International said that the aim of the programme is to directly reach 6,000 pupils in Ikeja area of Lagos State. The objectives of the programme is to integrate more nutritious foods into local production by training teachers, parents and volunteers on best pract

By Chioma Umeha  To raise awareness of the importance of vaccination in reducing child mortality and renew efforts around universal vaccination coverage, the World Health Organisation Regional Office for Africa (WHO AFRO) launched the eighth African Vaccination Week (AVW) weekend. Vaccination can save children’s lives, and keep adults, communities and nations, healthy. One in five African children still lacks access to all the necessary and basic vaccinations. AVW 2018 builds on the January 2017 Heads of State endorsement of the Addis Declaration on Immunization (ADI), a historic pledge to ensure that ev eryone in Africa receives the full benefits of immunization. To support Member State implementation of the ADI, a roadmap has been developed in close collaboration with WHO AFRO and EMRO, the African Union Commission and immunization partners. The roadmap provides Member States with specific strategies that can be incorporated into existing efforts to imp

Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo By Chioma Umeha Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, the Paramount ruler and Alake of Egbaland, has called on Nigerians to collaborate with donor of Long Lasting Insecticide-Treated Nets (LLINs), ‘Global Fund’ and implementing agency Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to tackle the scourge of malaria across the country. Alake disclosed this while he was decorated as the net Ambassador by the Team of the Catholic Relief Services (CRS), at the ongoing distribution of card net, aimed at eliminating malaria across the country, held at Ake Palace, Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital. Alake said that it was imperative to use the mosquito net or sleep inside the mosquito net to avoid being contacted by malaria through the bite of female mosquito usually called (Anopheles), noting that by so doing this the state would be free from the scourge of malaria fever. He appreciated the donor of the initiative ‘Global fund’ and the implementing agency the Cathol

Ogun State Health Commissioner Dr. Babtunde Ipaye has said residents will benefit from a free eye surgery programme and a gift of recommended glasses to those with sight problems. Ipaye spoke in Sagamu while flagging-off a week-long programme organised by “The Collectives”, a community-based project providing free eye screening and surgery. The Commissioner said the next round of the programme would enable residents get surgical interventions for their eye problems, such as cataract and glaucoma. The Ogun state Ministry of Health boss said over 20,000 residents benefits from social health insurance scheme, called Araya, where the government takes care of the less privileged. According to him, about 24 health facilities both private and public were already enlisted, treating patients which the government paying the premium every month. He noted that basic eye care was also part of the “Araya” Scheme, where the state government put together all the essential primary health ca