By Oluwafunke Ishola The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has trained 44 frontline workers and community volunteers in Lagos to respond to gender based violence and sexual and reproductive health emergencies. The initiative aims to strengthen preparedness and improve protection for vulnerable populations across communities in Lagos State. DrContinue Reading

By Folasade Akpan Nigeria has launched a geospatial database to strengthen preparations for the forthcoming National Population and Housing Census, aimed at delivering credible, technology-driven and verifiable national population data. The initiative was unveiled on Thursday in Abuja at a High-Level engagement on Consolidating Nigeria’s Geospatial Database in Preparation forContinue Reading

By Stella Kabruk Enrollment The Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA) on Wednesday urged the organised private sector to prioritise enrolling poor and vulnerable populations within and beyond their operations as a social responsibility. The State Director General of the authority, Abubakar Hassan, made the appeal during a oneContinue Reading

By Uche Bibilari/Franca Ofili The Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja, Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, has urged stakeholders to develop clear policy frameworks to ensure that research findings on Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) are translated into improved healthcare delivery for affected communities. Fawehinmi made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the Patient-CentredContinue Reading

Product By Ginika Okoye Life’s Good (LG) Electronics has unveiled a new product known as ‘dehumidifier’ to reduce humidity and curb air-borne diseases in homes and hospitals, among others. A dehumidifier is an electrical appliance that removes excess moisture from the air to reduce and maintain humidity levels, preventing mold,Continue Reading