Holiday Season!

10:27 15th December 2021 | Holiday Season

Holidays Festive Season Celebration Merrying Yuletide Christmas Noel

Celebrations all day, every day!

World Hepatitis Day

14:30 28th July 2021 | Hepatitis

Hepatitis HepA HepB HepC HepD HepE Liver Condition STI STD Chronic Hepatitis Liver Inflammation Toxins Medical Conditions Vaccination

Getting tested is the surest way to confirm if you have Hepatitis

What You Need to Know About Osteoarthritis

10:02 27th March 2018 | Chronic Disease

Chronic Disease Older People Osteoarthritis Degenerative Joint Disease Degenerative Arthritis Wear-and-Tear Arthristis Global Disability Symptomatic Knee OA Increase in Nigeria Ages 40 and Above 1 in 5 Adults Broken Cartilage Affected Joints

Any adult can suffer from osteoarthritis (OA), but this chronic disease mostly affects older people and can cause disability. Other names for OA include degenerative joint disease, degenerative arthritis and wear-and-tear arthritis. Knee OA is one of the leading causes of global disability.

FACTSKnee OA is a prevalent condition in Nigeria and a public health burdenEvidence in earlier studies suggested OA prevalence in Nigeria is increasing1 out...

What You Should Know About Cervical Cancer

00:21 7th January 2018 | Cancer in Women

Cervical Health Awareness Month January 2017 HPV Information Centre Cervical Cancer LBC HPV Testing HPV Vaccinations Common Cancer Cytology Test

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. According to a 2017 fact sheet, released by ICO HPV Information Centre on HPV and Cancer, approximately 14 089 Nigerian women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year of which 8 240 do not survive.

Now, more than ever, we would like to encourage women to come for screenings at our Medicentre that could save their lives. We offer the following two tests:

Liquid-based cytologyHPV Testing

We also offe...

Why is it Risky to Overindulge in the Festive Season?

15:18 9th December 2017 | OverIndulge

Festive Season Holidays Balanced LifeStyle OverIndulging Long Periods Festive Feasting General Check-Up LifeStyle Choices Diabetes Pregnancy

Almost everybody looks forward to December and January holidays. These are usually times that call for spending quality time with loved ones, celebrating and lots of feasting – often all at once. Depending on traditions, religion and culture, an abundance of incredible dishes and sometimes alcoholic drinks may both be available for consumption. Long periods of resting and relaxation are also common.

Festive Season Struggles

Living a balanced lif...

The Importance and Benefits of Preventative Healthcare

15:09 26th September 2017 | Preventive HealthCare

Healthy Balanced Diet Staying Fit Regular Health Checks Quality of Life Early Treatment Regular Screenings Medical Costs Good Health LifeStyle Choices Healthy Weight Health Care Professional Diagnostic Services

The old proverb, 'Prevention is Better than Cure' still rings true today. This involves:

maintaining a healthy, balanced dietstaying fit – physically and mentallygoing for regular health checks.The Benefits of Preventative HealthcareImproved quality of lifeEarly diagnosis = early treatmentAvoid or reduce symptoms of illnessMany diseases, if caught early, can be eradicatedProductivity and efficiency at work can be maintainedRegular screenings ca...

Know Your Numbers with Quality Primary Healthcare Services

12:09 26th March 2017 | Fertility Check-Up

Physical Check-Up Good Physical Health Fertility Mental Health Medical Screening Kids Evaluation Know Your Numbers Vital Health Health Statistics Accurate Test Results Quality Diagnostic Services PathCare Laboratories International Standards ISO Certification Synlab Nigeria Primary Care FertilitySure Assessment

Many of us delay going to the doctor, whether it’s time for a physical checkup or even if we feel a cold coming on. One reason could be that we’re scared; for others it could be about money. In Nigeria there can be many reasons – cultural, religious, political, economic or social – why people don’t get the basic healthcare they need. Maybe nobody is telling everyone how important it is. We want to change that. We also want to make it easy to f...