Abuja mother of sextuplets seeks FG assistance
2024-02-16
Abuja mother of sextuplets seeks FG assistanceContinue Reading
FG partners UK to build capacity of health workforce
2024-02-16
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has partnered the United Kingdom to build the capacity of healthcare practitioners in Nigeria, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, says. Pate made this known on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of the Global Health Workforce Programme (GHWP). TheContinue Reading
Family Planning: FG to scale-up access, demand for HIUDs
2024-02-16
By Justina Auta The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has pledged to scale-up access to Hormonal Intrauterine Device (HIUD), a reversible contraceptive device to promote expanded contraceptive method for family planning. The Director, Family Health Department in the ministry, Dr Stella Nwosu, said this on Thursday, inContinue Reading
Childhood Cancer: Foundation sensitises Abuja residents on early detection, treatment
2024-02-15
By Justina Auta An NGO, Akanimo Cancer Foundation, on Thursday, sensitised Abuja residents on symptoms, early detection, and treatment of childhood cancer to improve chances of survival. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the foundation embarked on a walk and sensitisation in Wuse market, Abuja, and someContinue Reading
FG to formulate policies for adequate salt consumption
2024-02-14
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government says it will formulate policies and national strategies to educate Nigerians on the adequate consumption quantity of safe and nutritious foods with appropriate salt content. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr Kachollom Daju, said this in Abuja on Tuesday during the inauguration ofContinue Reading
AIDS foundation to establish STI clinics in Benue, Abuja by June
2024-02-13
By Dorathy Aninge The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), a global non-profit, is set to establish Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) clinics in Benue and Abuja, with an expected launch by June. This initiative reflects a substantial commitment to address prevailing public health concerns. This announcement was made by Mr Steve Aborishade,Continue Reading
eHealth Africa establishes centres for vaccine preventable diseases in Kebbi, Zamfara
2024-02-12
By Angela Atabo eHealth Africa, a Non-Governmental Organisation, has established Emergency Operation Centres (EOCs), in Kebbi and Zamfara to boost vaccination for polio and other vaccine preventable diseases. The Executive Director, eHealth Africa, Mr Atef Fawaz, who made this known in Abuja on Monday, told the News Agency ofContinue Reading
States account for 50% health insurance enrollees – Forum
2024-02-10
By Abujah Racheal The Forum of Chief Executive Officers of State Social Health Insurance Agencies (SSHIA) has reported that 50 per cent of citizens have enrolled in the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) within five years, describing it as a notable achievement. Dr Simeon Onyemaechi, Chairman of the forum, mentionedContinue Reading
NGOs advocate for girl-child education, distribute sanitary pads in Nasarawa
2024-02-10
By Aderogba George Abuja-based Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), FAB Treasure Foundation, and the Girl Force Movement collaborated to emphasise the significance of educating the girl-child during a one-day sensitisation event at Government Secondary School, Masaka in Nasarawa State. Hosted by Miss Abigail Festus, the founder of FAB Treasure Foundation, the event,Continue Reading
CCD advocates partnership to enhance civic space, disability rights
2024-02-09
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) advocates enhanced civic space for Persons with Disability in Lagos State. Mrs Florence Austin, the Interim Head of Office, CCD, made this known when the centre visited the Office of the Chief Judge of Lagos State on Thursday in Lagos. Austin saidContinue Reading
