NIDS advocates govts’ investment in health security infrastructure, workforce

By Aderogba George The Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) has called on government at all levels to increase and sustain their investments in health security infrastructure and workforce in the country. This is contained in a communique signed by the President of NIDS, Prof. Dimie Ogoina and Secretary General, DrContinue Reading

KADCHMA, partners to revitalise sickbays in public boarding schools in Kaduna

  By Mustapha Yauri The Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority, (KADCHMA) in collaboration with key stakeholders will revitalise sickbays of public boarding schools and link the facilities with the nearest primary or secondary healthcare centres. The initiative was to ensure that secondary school students access quality healthcare services atContinue Reading

Experts want Nigeria to adopt Sweden’s tobacco policy

By Rukayat Moisemhe Experts on Thursday called on government, public health authorities and stakeholders to consider replicating Sweden’s tobacco policy to achieve a smoke-free Nigeria. They made the call while offering suggestions during a roundtable on Tobacco Harm Reduction with the theme: “The Impact of Harm Reduction Strategies on SmokingContinue Reading

National Eye Center Kaduna, Sightsavers launch infection control guideline

By Aisha Gambo The National Eye Centre, Kaduna with support from Sightsavers, on Thursday, unveiled an infection control policy document to serve as guideline toward ensuring safety of health workers and patients. The acting Chief Medical Director of the centre, Dr Amina Abdulrahman said the importance of the policy guidelineContinue Reading