“I was on my way home from the hospital when the kidnappers ambushed me. They were heavily armed and aggressive. They dragged me into their vehicle and took me to an undisclosed location. The initial hours were the most terrifying. They blindfolded me and kept me in a small, dark room. I could hear the muffled voices of other captives, which added to the anxiety and fear,” #punchhealthwise

The Nigerian Medical Association, Anambra chapter, has called off its indefinite strike following the release of one of its members, Dr. Stephen Ezeh from his abductors. #punchhealthwise

Grassroot Life Saving Outreach, a non-governmental organisation, has donated drugs and other life saving essential medical necessities to flood victims in three local government council areas in Adamawa. #punchhealthwise

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Dermatologists have cautioned that bursting rashes on the skin of mpox patients could lead to scarring and dark spots after recovery. #punchhealthwise

ICYMI: Youths from Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State on Monday barricaded ExxonMobil gates in Ibeno to protest a fresh oil spill that polluted the water bodies of the affected communities. #punchhealthwise

"Ensuring adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D is essential for bone health. This can be achieved through diet or supplements as recommended by a healthcare provider." #punchhealthwise

A Registered Nutritionist, Mrs. Odunayo Babatunde, noted that contaminated water, undercooked meat or fish, unwashed fruits and vegetables, poor hygiene during food preparation, and poorly cooked street foods are common causes of food poisoning in the country. #punchhealthwise

“As at Epi Week 33, a total of 44 confirmed cases and one death have been reported in the ECOWAS region since the beginning of the year; Nigeria (24), Cote d’Ivoire (11), Liberia (5) and Ghana (4),” #punchhealthwise

The Lagos State Government has revealed that the unveiling of a Smart Health Information Platform also known as SHIP will revolutionise healthcare delivery in the state by bridging gaps in the healthcare system. #punchhealthwise