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You are what you eat’ is a common saying that depicts the importance of diet to human existence. It is of particular importance when we talk about our health. Certain food items are better taken or avoided in certain health conditions. For example, people with high blood pressure are advised to reduce their salt intake. However, as a general rule taking a balanced diet – a diet rich in essential nutritional ingredients like carbohydrate, Protein,

` CORONA VIRUS   The scourge of COVID-19 disease which is caused by the above named virus (SARS-Cov-2)  started initially in China late December, 2019 but has now spread up to the point of being termed  ‘a  Global Pandemic’ (disease that has spread across wide geographical region) with over 8,100 deaths. Hence, the needs to further raise the level of consciousness and awareness of staff, families and loved ones. Locally, Nigeria has now confirmed four

The scourge of COVID-19 disease which is caused by the above named virus (SARS-Cov-2) started initially in China late December, 2019 but has now spread up to the point of being termed ‘a Global Pandemic’ (disease that has spread across wide geographical region) with over 8,100 deaths. Hence, the needs to further raise the level of consciousness and awareness of staff, families and loved ones. Locally, Nigeria has now confirmed five new cases (3 from

CORONA VIRUS Corona viruses are a group of viruses that cause diseases in mammals, including humans and birds. In man, it usually causes respiratory infections which are typically mild but in rare cases can be lethal. There are no vaccines or antiviral drugs that are approved for the prevention or treatment. Coronaviruses primarily infect the upper respiratory and gastrointestinal tract of mammals and birds. They also cause a range of diseases in farm animals and

WHAT IS LASSA FEVER ? Lassa fever is an acute viral illness that occurs in West Africa. The illness was discovered in 1969 when two missionary nurses died in Nigeria. The cause of the illness was found to be Lassa virus, named after the town in Nigeria where the first cases originated. Lassa fever is known to be endemic (that is constantly present) in Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone and parts of Nigeria. The number of