INTRODUCTION Over the last two decades, there has been a steady rise in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and obesity in low- and middle-income countries. The epidemiological pattern has shifted from a predominantly traditional pattern of parasitic and infectious disease to a transitional pattern
Every year, the UN Committee on the status of women UN CSW organizes a forum to discuss issues affecting women. Each year features a priority theme, an emerging issue/ focus area and a review theme (which reviews progress on issues raised at an earlier forum). The 2017 forum (CSW61) is
In a bid to continue quality health service provision to all in Oyo State, on Wednesday 18th January 2017 the medical team of the Foundation were on hand to carry out essential tests for the hypertensive patients utilising the free services at the Foundation’s Eleyele Clinic. Over 118 known hypertensive
January has been designated cervical cancer health awareness month and provides a chance to raise awareness on the ills of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer can be prevented through regular screening and appropriate follow up tests if necessary. To mark cervical cancer month, the Foundation is embarking on free screening exercises
On Friday, 13th of January 2017, we were at Petra Ministry, New Adeoyo road, Ring-road Ibadan for an outreach program on Cancer and its Prevention. Dr. Lawrence delivered an elaborate lecture on Cervical, Colorectal, Ovarian and Prostate Cancer. Dr. Lawrence emphasized the importance of regular screening and mammogram and she encouraged
