By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has urged stakeholders and law enforcement agencies to strengthen the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the territory. Dr Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, the Mandate Secretary, Women Affairs Secretariat, FCTA, made the call during a meeting with stakeholders and representatives of law enforcementContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka 08039185152 A Non Governmental Organisation, AHF Nigeria, has taken its anti HIV/AIDS campaign and advocacy training to Nnung Udoe in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. Dr Ekemini Essien, AHF Coordinator in Akwa Ibom, said at the closing of the two-day event, that participantsContinue Reading
By Carol V. Utulu The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has cleared the Asaba Specialist Hospital (ASH) to serve as Teaching Hospital for Novena University. The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of ASH, Dr Peace Ighosewe, who disclosed this on Saturday, said the clearance was given following Wednesday’s inspectionContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The American Academy of Optometry (AAO) has inaugurated its Nigerian chapter and explained the benefits to gain in addressing challenges of optometry in the country. The event, which took place via zoom, saw the inauguration of the elected executives of the Nigerian chapter with Dr NkemContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Dr Danjuma Adda, the immediate past President of the World Hepatitis Alliance (WHA), has called on the Federal Government to incorporate hepatitis B testing into antenatal, maternal, and child healthcare services. Adda made this plea on Friday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola A Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Prof. Bosede Afolabi, has appealed to the Federal Government and states to ensure more equitable access to quality maternal healthcare, especially for marginalised women. Afolabi made the appeal during the fourth Safer Hands Initiative (SHI) Maternal Health Summit held inContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede A leading pharmaceutical company, ST. Rachel’s Pharma, has called on Nigerians to embrace seasonal malaria chemoprevention to minimise morbidity and mortality. The call comes as Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the World Malaria Day (WMD) 2024 on Thursday. According to Dr TosinContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has created access to enhance active participation of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in politics and governance . INEC’s Disability Desk Officer in Lagos State, Mr Luka Buba, disclosed that at a two-day workshop organised by Centre for Citizens withContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu No one should die from malaria in Africa because malaria is preventable and treatable, Dr Akpaka Kalu of the World Health Organisation, African Region (WHO-Afro),reechoes on Thursday. Kalu, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as the world marks 2024 World Malaria Day, saidContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Dr Akpaka Kalu of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has highlighted ways in which Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) kill the most productive population, thereby destroying economies and setting back development. Kalu, Team Lead, Strategic Planning and Policy, Communicable & Non Communicable Cluster (UHC/CND), WHO African Region, spokeContinue Reading
