By Justina Auta The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has urged development partners and stakeholders in the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) to go beyond advocacies to empowerment of survivors. She made the call in a statement signed by Mrs Grace Njoku, the ministry’s Head of Press andContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola Worried by the increasing rate of irregular migration, an NGO, Denny Social Welfare Hub (DSWHUB), has highlighted the need for more awareness on the dangers of irregular migration. The Executive Director, DSWHUB, Mrs Abosede Otukpe, said this during a dialogue on irregular migration on Friday inContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Abuja, Nov. 16, 2023 (NAN) The Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA) says it is targeting 559 communities in the six area councils of the territory for administration of free deworming drugs for the elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). Dr Adedolapo Fasade, the Mandate Secretary, Health andContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal International health experts concluded the 64th Council on Health (NCH) in Ado-Ekiti on Friday with a commitment to significantly enhance the lives of Nigerians. The Coordinating Ministry of Health and Social Development announced the approval of crucial resolutions designed to establish a resilient and inclusive healthcare systemContinue Reading
By Blessing Odega Dr Pokop Bupwatda, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), has commended the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) over its credible and reliable news contents. Bupwatda said this when Mrs Nyisom Dore, the Jos Zonal Manager of NAN visited him onContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris A digital public health expert, Zaid Olanrewaju, has urged the Federal Government to digitalise the country’s health sector to improve healthcare service delivery. Olanrewaju made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja. HeContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The 64th National Council on Health(NCH), has approved the setting aside of a day for Health Promotion in what analysts see as a significant decision that will positively impact the nation’s healthcare system. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the council unanimously approved the establishmentContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nasir In a significant step toward advancing family planning initiatives, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Sokoto State Government jointly unveiled the National Guidelines for State-Funded Procurement of Family Planning (FP) Commodities on Thursday. Leading the unveiling was the State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Idris Gobir, who underscoredContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The World Health Organisation (WHO) has emphasised the pivotal role of collaborative strategies in fostering an inclusive and resilient healthcare system in Nigeria. WHO Representative in Nigeria, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, spoke on Thursday at the 64th National Council on Health (NCH) in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Prof. Titus Ibekwe of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Abuja, has been elected Chairman, International Advisory Board (IAB) of the American Academy of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAOHNSF). Ibekwe was elected into the position at AAO-HNSF meeting held in Nashville Tennessee State, USA recently.Continue Reading
