Health

Health

Strengthening health systems, citizen’s participation against COVID-19

Hassana has not been wearing face masks for several weeks except when she goes to buildings where she is mandated to do so.  She has also not been obs

Having a diabetic relative puts individuals at risk – Endocrinologist

A consultant endocrinologist and Associate Professor of Medicine at Bayero University/Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Dr Ibrahim Gezawa, has urged indiv

Most type 2 diabetes patients risk heart attack, stroke – Study

Preventing heart attacks and strokes in type 2 diabetes patients managed in primary care should be an urgent priority because most of the patients are

NBTS plans 1 million safe blood units generation

The National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) says it plans to galvanise stakeholders at all levels to achieve at least one million safe blood units i

Excess trans fat bad for health – Expert

Experts say trans fat is the worst of fat for health. They say too much trans-fat in the diet increases the risk of heart disease and other health pro