Welcome to a new week and a new series as you can tell from the title we are sharing tips on hours to support our immune system. The immune system is constantly active, sorting out which cells have a place in your body and which don’t. This implies it needs a healthy dose of nutrients…
What is telehealth? The information technology age is upon us and with that comes advancements in healthcare related to technology. Telehealth is the culmination of technology and healthcare best practices. Telehealth is an umbrella term for healthcare services delivered “at a distance” or remotely. This may include doctor visits via phone, computer, or mobile device.…
There is a spread of a novel coronavirus which is wreaking havoc on the city of Wuhan located in the Hubei province of China. The outbreak of the virus began early in December of 2019 and has continued to spread. The people who were the first ones to become infected were all linked to the…
Pregnant women with COVID-19 who deliver by cesarean section may be at greater risk for complications that affect them and their babies, new research suggests. The study focused on 82 women with COVID-19 — four of them with severe symptoms — who gave birth in hospitals in Spain. Thirty-seven women delivered by cesarean section (C-section),…
Maintaining Healthy Levels of Physical Activity During Lockdown/While Working from Home With the widespread lockdown and restriction of movement in a bid to contain the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, comes the need to maintain healthy levels of physical activity while staying indoors. Globally, physical inactivity is a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases like diabetes, coronary…
What is Remdesivir? Remdesivir is an antiviral drug originally designed to treat hepatitis C and Ebola. Recently, it has taken over headlines as a possible medication to treat COVID-19. So, what is remdesivir and how much can it help in our fight against the coronavirus pandemic? Remdesivir, What We Know So Far On May 1,…
COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown Press Release: Important Guide to Companies that Donate or Market Breastmilk Substitutes (BMS) For Infants The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), pursuant to provisions of the NAFDAC Act, CAP N1 LFN 2004 and the MARKETING (BREAST-MILK SUBSTITUTES) ACT CAP M.5 LFN 2004 and the BMS regulations, in…
COVID-19 Impacting Organizations As COVID-19 keeps on spreading across countries and states in Nigeria, organizations in sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and transportation, are feeling the crippling effect of the pandemic. Organizations will continue to face numerous challenges during this outbreak, which will increase the need for dependable and efficient mass communication, to keep…
On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic. What does that mean? What precautions should you take? And what in the world is “social distancing?” Here’s the latest information on COVID-19 and what you need to know to protect yourself and others. What’s a Pandemic? According…
The Benefits of Securing Your Healthcare HAPPY NEW YEAR FOLKS We can’t stop death but we can make efforts to lengthen or try to live a healthy and secure lifestyle and one of the ways this can be done is by securing your healthcare. securing healthcare can add a long time to your life and…