VIEWS: HOUSE OF REPS PROBE ON LEGALITY OF FG’s INVOLVEMENT IN PHC A. Poor Health Indices Under Five Mortality About 20 children out of 100 born alive never celebrate their 5th birthday. About 10 of these die within one month. Maternal Mortality Ratio According to WHO the MMR of Nigeria is 814 (per 100,000 live […]
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Key facts Although the global number of newborns deaths declined from 5 million in 1990 to 2.4 million in 2019, children face the greatest risk of death in their first 28 days. In 2019, 47% of all under-5 deaths occurred in the newborn period with about one third dying on the day of birth and
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Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival. However, nearly 2 out of 3 infants are not exclusively breastfed for the recommended 6 months—a rate that has not improved in 2 decades. Breastmilk is the ideal food for infants. It is safe, clean and contains antibodies which help protect
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Hypertension, also known as high or raised blood pressure, is a condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure. Blood is carried from the heart to all parts of the body in the vessels. Each time the heart beats, it pumps blood into the vessels. Blood pressure is created by the force of
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an infection that attacks the body’s immune system, specifically the white blood cells called CD4 cells. HIV destroys these CD4 cells, weakening a person’s immunity against opportunistic infections, such as tuberculosis and fungal infections, severe bacterial infections and some cancers. WHO recommends that every person who may be at risk
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Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a practical, evidence-based approach preventing patients and health workers from being harmed by avoidable infections. Effective IPC requires constant action at all levels of the health system, including policymakers, facility managers, health workers and those who access health services. IPC is unique in the field of patient safety and
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Protecting and improving the health of children is of fundamental importance. Over the past several decades, we have seen dramatic progress in improving health and reducing the mortality rate of young children. Among other encouraging statistics, the number of children dying before the age of 5 was halved from 2000 to 2017, and more mothers
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Dementia is an umbrella term for several diseases affecting memory, other cognitive abilities and behaviour that interfere significantly with a person’s ability to maintain their activities of daily living. Although age is the strongest known risk factor for dementia, it is not a normal part of ageing. WHO is working very closely with the Member
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Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose (or blood sugar), which leads over time to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves. The most common is type 2 diabetes, usually in adults, which occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn’t make enough
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ISOLO LCDA MOH Dr Baqiah Yesufu, through the initiative of the Executive Chairman, leads her team to KICK START HEALTH CARE FOR THE ELDERLY October 14, 2021, 3 Promises that it is going to be a continuous exerciseThe Executive Chairman of Isolo Local Council Development Area, Otunba Adebayo Olasoju On Thursday embarked on quality medical outreach
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