Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a common hormonal disorder that affects women worldwide. Despite its prevalence, PCOS remains a misunderstood condition by many. The exact cause of PCOS is still unknown, but several factors are believed to contribute to its development. These include genetic predisposition, insulin resistance, and elevated levels of androgens. Lifestyle factors such as …
Do you know that every year, around 1.4 million people die from viral hepatitis, which is more than the number of deaths caused by HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis combined? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 325 million people worldwide are living with chronic hepatitis B or C. Avon Medical is marking World Hepatitis …
The state of the environment that one lives in, cannot be understated. Environmental health-related risks are a major concern across Africa, leading to diverse problems such as air pollution, water pollution, oil spillage, deforestation, desertification, erosion, and flooding caused mostly by human activities (ScienceDirect). The World Health Report indicated that globally, 23 percent of death …
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Marked annually, Children’s Day is an important occasion to recognise the African child, focusing on building a better future for them by investing in their education, safety, and most importantly- health. This year, the theme for Children’s Day, “Investing in our Children: Building a Better Future”, underscores the importance of providing for the health and …
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Celebrated annually, Africa Day is a key commemoration of African development, highlighting the cultural and economic potential that the continent possesses across various industries, from technology, entertainment, and especially- healthcare. Healthcare in Africa suffers from poor health infrastructure, absence of medical equipment, and lack of adequate access to healthcare and coverage. As a leading healthcare …
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There are three important numbers each person needs to know- your bank pin number, your phone number, and your blood pressure numbers. According to the World Health Organization report, more than one billion people around the world live with hypertension (high blood pressure), which is a major cause of cardiovascular disease and premature death worldwide. Every year on …
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At Avon Medical, our nurses are the backbone of our organisation, and they have a significant impact on the patient’s outcome and overall hospital visit. All our nurses play a vital role in our goal of providing a world-class healthcare experience and improving lives across Africa. Globally, International Nurses Week is celebrated, as an …
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According to the 2021 World Malaria Report, Nigeria had the highest number of global malaria cases, which is 27 % of global malaria cases, and the highest number of deaths, which is 32 % of global malaria deaths in 2020. Every year on the 25th of April, World Malaria Day is observed to raise awareness …
Avon Medical Practice, in conjunction with the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) CME Committee, is set to host its Doctors’ Forum 2022 on Friday, December 9, 2022, from 3:30 pm. Happening on Zoom and at No 7, Adedamola Ojomo Close, off Bode Thomas, Surulere, the Forum is expected to be engaging, with three key panellists speaking …
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Celebrating the 2022 edition of International Customer Service Week, Avon Medical Practice renewed its commitment to world-class healthcare services and supporting its patients. This year, the theme for Customer Service Week is “Celebrate Service”. Honouring the staff at the healthcare network, Avon Medical Practice, Dr Ijeoma Dozie, the Medical Director, commented, “The wellbeing of our …
