Chioma Umeha

By Chioma Umeha To satisfy consumer expectations, Nestlé Central and West Africa Region (CWAR) have expressed commitment to redesigning its Maggi product, with the reduction of salt content, using more familiar and common ingredients. Dominique Allier, Business Executive Officer Culinary for Nestlé Central and West Africa, said in a statement on Monday in Lagos. Nestlé Central and West Africa says it is committed to reshaping Maggi product to emphasise the use of familiar and common ingredients that people know and have at home. According to the organisation, the redesigning is part of its mission to support home cooks with healthier and tastier choices, by simplifying ingredients lists, reducing salt and increasing micronutrient fortification. This announcement was made at a Nutrition Forum for stakeholders across West and Central Africa, in Dakar , Senegal. Dominique Allier, Business Executive Officer Culinary for Nestlé Central and West Africa, said:

By Chinyere Abiaziem Lagos – Civil Society For HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (CISHAN), has called on Nigerians to beware of all false claims for HIV vaccine or cure, stressing that there is no known vaccine nor scientific cure yet for the deadly virus. CISHAN believes that every false claims to HIV vaccine and cure endangers the lives of the populace, including the over three million Nigerians living with the virus. It thus pledged support for global, regional and national efforts towards HIV vaccine and cure research, adding that it would continue to work with its partner-New HIV Vaccine And Microbicide Advocacy (NHVMAS) on public education, updates and awareness about new development in the field of HIV vaccine and cure research. “CISHAN, its constituents coordinating entities and its over 4,000memebers hereby call on the Nigeria public to beware of all false claims for a HIV vaccine or a HIV cure,” the group partly stated in a statement through its contact person

By Chioma Umeha The government has been urged to increase funding and support People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and partners working on HIV awareness in line with the global campaign for safer motherhood and HIV-free babies. Making the call recently, was Mrs. Kadiri Oluseyi, Executive Director, Centre for Positive ‎Health Organisation, Lagos State under the platform of Abidjan – Lagos – Corridor who further canvassed for the elimination of stigma for People Living With HIV/AIDS. According to her, support from the government through increased funding and access to anti-retroviral (ARV) drugs will help to ameliorate the challlenges of PLWHA, especially pregnant mothers and help in the elimination of Mother-To- Child- Transmission (eMTCT) of HIV. Oluseyi spoke when members of Journalists Alliance for Prevention of Mother-To-Child Transmission of HIV in Nigeria (JAPiN), Lagos state Chapter made the special investigative

By Chioma Umeha Ahead of Ahead of July United Nations (UN) on Sustainable Development Programmes (SDGs) Afrihealth Optonent Association, a Nigerian Civil Society Organisation Network is worried over some States’ failure to present reports during the validation workshop for Nigerian’s national voluntary review of the SDGs. Afrihealth Optonet Association which focuses on system strengthening for health, community and social development noted that the reports are due for presentation at high-level political forum of the United Nations that will be taking place in July. Making the observation was Dr Uzodinma Adirieje, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Afrihealth Optonet Association, at a forum organised by the Civil Society Coalition Development on Sustainable Development (CSCSD) to appeal to government at all levels to collaborate with the private sector and other relevant stakeholders in the quest to achieving the SDGs in Lagos last week, Adirieje who is

By Chioma Umeha One of the Nigeria’s leading healthcare facility, Lagoon Hospitals, has been named the ‘2017 Private Healthcare Provider of the Year,’ a recognition the hospital received for its focus on quality and clinical excellence in healthcare. Contending with seven other hospitals nationwide, the 2017 award was presented to Lagoon Hospitals by the Nigeria Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA), an annual event which celebrates distinguished personalities and organisations who have contributed immensely to the growth of the Nigerian health sector. The award won by Lagoon Hospitals was determined by an independent jury team, votes from the e-voting platform, and the final decision of the Advisory Committee of NHEA. Lagoon Hospitals is the pioneer of advanced medical care in Nigeria, providing a range of primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare services. Constantly providing comprehensive solutions to all healthcare problems, Lagoon has established its

By Toyin Adebayo Abuja – In an effort to ensure better health care delivery in the rural areas of the country, the Federal government has introduced Community Health Influencers, Promoters and Service Providers (CHIPS), Executive Secretary , National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr Faisal Shuaib has said. According to him, about 200,000 CHIPS will be employed and trained in medical skills to render first aid treatment on women and children before referring them to the hospital in case of an emergency. He made this known at the inaugural quarterly media interactive forum with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and development parterners to chart a way forward on primary health care system in Nigeria. He said that the agency needs people who can work in the localities where they are well known and trusted. According to him, “The Community Health Influencers, Promoters and Service Providers that we are talking about are not doctors. The

By Chioma Umeha The Nigeria LNG Ltd., on Thursday announced that 2017 recorded the highest number of entries for the NLNG sponsored “The Nigeria Prize for Science’’, worth 100, 000 dollars. Dr Kudo Eresia-Eke, NLNG’s General Manager, External Relations, disclosed this at an event to hand over the entries to panel of judges, in Lagos. He said: “Science is a specialised field covered by specialised thoughts; research and development in this area have aided in the invention of breakthroughs that positively affect humanity. “The journey for the NLNG sponsored Nigeria Prize for Science is punctuated with milestones. “One of it is the consolidation of entries and announcement that entries are no more being received; that is where we are today. “ This year has the highest number of entries since the inception of the programme, with 27 scientists competing for the prize. “This is about 80 per cent increase from last year which recorded 16 entries.’’ Accord

By  Chioma Umeha The Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards (NHEA) has nominated Nordica Fertility, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) and 103 other healthcare institutions and individuals for the fourth edition of the award. Winners for the 2017 NHEA will emerge from the nominees, who the organisers said have contributed to the country’s health sector in various capacities between June 2016 and May 2017. Meanwhile, the electronic voting for winners have commenced on the award website. Voting is expected to end on June 22, 2017 at 12 midnight. Winners would be announced at a grand ballroom ceremony on Friday, June 23, 2017 at Eko Hotel & Suites Victoria Island, Lagos. According to the jury, some of those nominated for different categories are Reddington Hospital Group, The Bridge Clinic, Nigerian Turkish Nizamiye Hospital Abuja, Access Bank, Delta State Contributory Health Insurance Scheme, Diamond B

By Chioma Umeha The Rotary International District 910 Nigeria in partnership with the Rotary International District 3020 India has commenced free medical surgery, screening and medication to Nigerians, especially the indigent. The Rotary International District in both countries is also conducting free training for Nigerian Doctors working together on the humane Exercise. Already, a seven-man Indian team of medical doctors arrived Nigeria on an eight-day medical exercise, which started on Friday, June 8 and ended on Thursday, June 15 at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) Shagamu Annexe Remo, Ogun State. The team treated over 400 patients with different ailments. The team comprises of Plastic Surgeons, Dental Surgeons, Amethysts and Alaproscopic Surgeon who are performing free surgeries, screening and medications on beneficiaries with equipment, worth over N113 million, which subsequently would be donated to the host, OOUTH. The vis

By Chioma Umeha For men, infertility can be the result of any number of lifestyle or medical procedures. Here is how you can improve the condition on a daily basis. Sperm Washing Improves Fertility Chances – Monique Infertility is a scary word, one that puts pressure and stress on a couple who are looking to conceive. Often, the focus is usually on the woman and her struggle, putting her in the spotlight as “the problem.” For men, infertility means an inability to ejaculate or produce a sufficient amount of sperm. It’s a disease that affects the reproductive tract and can hinder the conception of a child. However, having this diagnosis does not have to be the end of the conversation, as there are many things men can do to protect themselves from this diagnosis as well as improve their reproductive health overall. – Other risks – To avoid infertility, it’s recommended that men keep their scrotal and testicular areas cool and comfortable. This means avoid