By Grace Idachaba The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) and the Integrated Child Survival Advocacy at the Last-Mile (ICSA), have reaffirmed commitments to improving child survival, and primary healthcare delivery. The Executive Secretary of KSCHMA, Dr Rahila Aliyu-Muktar, stated this during an advocacy visit by the ICSA delegationContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, has inaugurated “My Family Companion” to support Nigeria’s policy direction and global conversations on family wellbeing alongside a national reading relay initiative in Abuja. Olawande, represented by Mr Essien Emmanuel, Director of Youth Health, Mental and Psychosocial Affairs inContinue Reading
By Stanley Nwanosike The Enugu State Government and the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) have partnered to establish a minimum benchmark for radiative equipment to ensure safety in health facilities across the state. Speaking on Wednesday in Enugu at the 2026 Stakeholders’ Meeting on Radiative Safety, the Commissioner for Health,Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria has expressed concern over rising cases of violence against healthcare workers across the country. Chairman of the committee, Prof. Saad Ahmed, raised the concern in a statement issued on Wednesday in AbujaContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday said countries must not leave people stranded at sea when they possess the capacity to manage health risks safely under international health regulations responsibly. WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus said this during an online media conference on hantavirus, reflecting on developmentsContinue Reading
By Reporters Project Pink Blue (PPB), a leading cancer care non-governmental organisation, held a specialised training for oncology nurses to broaden their knowledge on breast cancer care and management. The training in Abuja also focused on improving early detection and prevention of breast cancer. It was organised in collaboration withContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The All-Rights Foundation Africa has urged political parties and stakeholders to ensure inclusive participation of Persons With Disabilities in the 2027 elections by supporting them as candidates rather than merely voters. Founder of TAF Africa, Jake Epelle, made the appeal on Tuesday in Abuja during the inaugurationContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Onaiyekan, has inaugurated new officials to lead the Catholic Women Organisation (CWO), Church of Assumption, Asokoro, for a four-year tenure in Abuja. During the inauguration ceremony, Onaiyekan charged the newly elected officials to prioritise evangelisation, charity, women’s empowerment and spiritual development,Continue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government, in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), has inaugurated a 4.2 million Euros programme aimed at strengthening public health institutions and disease outbreak preparedness nationwide. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, said duringContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Stakeholders, health experts and persons living with lupus have demanded stronger awareness, improved diagnosis, financial assistance and better healthcare services for Nigerians battling the chronic autoimmune disease across communities nationwide. They made the call on Sunday in Abuja during activities commemorating the 2026 WorldContinue Reading
