Nigeria’s National Health Act 2014 was signed into law by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on the 9th of December, 2014. The Act established the framework for the Regulation, Management, and Development of a National Health System and also set standards for rendering health services and other related matters. One of the major objectives of the […]
Environmental factors are the sum total of biotic and abiotic factors (living and non-living factors) that influences living in any environment. This also includes cultural, technological, demographic, and economic factors because they exert a certain level of impact on health. Abiotic Factors Ambient temperature Amount of sunlight pH of the water soil Wind […]
What is Garri? Garri also known as cassava flakes is a creamy-white, granular flour. It is a popular West African food made from cassava tubers. Garri is widely consumed in Nigeria and many other West African countries owing to its availability and affordability. Garri as a water-soaked snack is called ‘garium sulphate’. It can be […]
Tiger nuts are tuberous rhizomes of a sedge grass (Cyperus esculentus platinum). It is one of the earliest recorded plants cultivated in ancient Egypt, they are also used medicinally as oral medications and enemas. Tiger nut is known to be found in almost every part of the world but it is common in Africa, Europe, […]
The National Open University of Nigeria is the pioneer institution for online courses in Nigerian universities. The NOUN Student Portal is the primary source of information for students and prospective students. It provides a virtual gateway to information and resources of Nigeria’s only Online University. The platform provides access and tools for E-Wallet update […]
The term “toilet infection” does not refer to medical terminology, it is a term coined and adopted in Nigeria, which refers to any infection (fungal, bacterial, etc.) of the vagina. A vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge, and intense itchiness of the vagina and the vulva. Vaginal yeast infection […]
Johns Hopkins University John Hopkins University is rated as the best school in the world for public health nurse education. It offers the most prestigious degree in public health nursing. An NLN-designated Center of Excellence in Nursing Education, the school has a National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) Pass Rate of 89%. John Hopkins University offers […]
Mycoplasma genitalium: was a little known microorganism until a recent study conducted by British Scientists uncovered its links to some sexual conditions. The bacteria also known as mgen STD lives on the ciliated epithelial cells of the urinary and genital tracts in humans and has been identified as a co-factor in the transmission of the […]
ICD 10 Code The term ICD-10 refers to the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD) revised version 10, a medical classification list produced and published by the World Health Organization (WHO). It contains a distribution of specific codes for abnormal findings, complaints, diseases, signs and symptoms, external causes of injury or […]
Most times we buy toothpaste without any reference to its composition and the implication of what it contains. All toothpaste with the exception of traditional or local preparations for oral health comes with a label and color strip indicating the constituents used in manufacturing the product. Oral hygiene as an important component of health plays […]
