How patriarchy leads to Gender Based Violence- Don
2023-12-17
How patriarchy leads to Gender Based Violence- DonContinue Reading
We encounter Gender Based Violence on regular basis—Medical expert
2023-12-17
We encounter Gender-Based Violence on regular basis—Medical expertContinue Reading
Taxes on sugary drinks will help poor Nigerians — Coalition
2023-12-17
By Aderogba George The National Action on Sugar Reduction (NASR) Coalition has said that taxes on Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSB) and alcoholic drinks will help poor Nigerians. Dr Alhassan Umar, the Co-Chairman of NASR, reiterated the stance of the coalition, in a statement he signed and made available to newsmenContinue Reading
What we are doing to retain our health workers – Gov. Adeleke
2023-12-16
By Olajide Idowu Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun says his administration is creating an enabling environment to retain health professionals in the state against the “Japa syndrome”. Adeleke said this at the official inauguration of Osun Health Insurance Scheme (OHIS) Office Complex in Abere, Osogbo. “We have targeted actionContinue Reading
CCD visits Lagos Ministry of Justice to canvass support for PWDs
2023-12-16
By Sophia Adinlewa The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has paid an advocacy visit to the office of the Lagos State Ministry of Justice at Alausa, Ikeja. The visit was part of activities of the project on Enhancing Access to Justice, Democratic Governance, and Promoting Political ParticipationContinue Reading
Let’s stay and salvage Nigeria, perm. sec. appeals to doctors, health workers
2023-12-15
By Deborah Coker The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Dr Ibrahim Kana, has appealed to medical doctors and other health workers in the country to stay back and join to salvage the country. Kana’s appeal is contained in a statement issued by Mr Henshaw Ogubike, the Director, Press and PublicContinue Reading
Kaduna health scheme partners Islamic foundation on innovative healthcare financing
2023-12-15
By Philip Yatai The Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA) says it will partner Africa Islamic Economic Foundation as part of innovative healthcare financing for its health insurance scheme. The Director-General of the authority, Malam Abubakar Hassan, said this in Abuja on Friday at the close of aContinue Reading
Plan International tasks FG on policies to end menstrual poverty
2023-12-15
By Funmilayo Adeyemi. Plan International Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to put in place policies that would end menstrual poverty and facilitate continuous learning of the girl child. The County Director of Plan International, Charles Usie, said this in Abuja on Thursday at a National Dialogue on MenstrualContinue Reading
Palliatives: Sanwo-Olu promises to subsidise cost of drugs
2023-12-15
By Florence Onuegbu Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says his administration will provide health palliatives for residents by subsidising drugs to improve their well-being. Sanwo-Olu made the promise at Ikeja, during the 2023 Community Day Celebration, with the theme: ”Community Engagement, A Veritable Tool For Infrastructural Development InContinue Reading
Preventive health: Iwosan unveils wellness hub in Lagos
2023-12-14
By Lilian U. Okoro The Iwosan Wellness Centre has launched a wellness hub to promote preventive health and lifestyle enhancement services in Lagos State. Dr Oluwatomi Kogo, the Managing Director Iwosan Wellness Centre, made this known while speaking to newsmen during the launch on Thursday in Lagos. Kogo explainedContinue Reading
