By Sani Idris The Kaduna State Committee on Food and Nutrition (SCFN), supported by United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reviewed the state’s Multi-Sectoral Strategic Plan of Action on Nutrition (KDMSPAN), 2020-2024. Mrs Linda Yakubu, Director, Development Aid Coordination, Planning and Budget Commission (PBC), said at the end of theContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has tasked Nigerians on personal hygiene, saying it is the key to preventing many dental challenges. Dr Grace Otokpa, Chairman, MDCAN, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Branch (MDCAN-UATH), made the call on Thursday, at the opening ceremony of theContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Ms Kachollom Daju, says innovation is key to enhancing the availability, safety and effectiveness of blood transfusion in Nigeria. She said this in Abuja, during the society’s 50th anniversary and Annual General and Scientific Meeting with the theme ‘Our Past,Continue Reading
Aderogba George The FCT Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) on Thursday commended the administration of President Bola Tinubu for its plan to prioritise health insurance scheme for the benefits of Nigerians. Dr Ahmed Danfulani, the director of the agency gave the commendation at an engagement with the media in AbujaContinue Reading
By Victor Adeoti The Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun, on Thursday inducted 39 of its students into the nursing profession. Dr Deborah Onisile, the Acting Head of Department of Nursing Science of the university, said during the induction, awards and oath taking ceremony at the institution premises, that the inductees successfullyContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Dr Joshua Ibenu, a Public Health Expert, has advocated for the domestication of the Eye Health Policy to improve eye health care and reduce the number of persons with visual impairment in Nigeria. Ibenu made the call at a two-day capacity building for media practitioners organised byContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Dr Sunday Isiyaku, Sightsavers Country Director, has advised Nigerians to go for regular eye check-up at least every six months for prevention visual impairment. Isiyaku gave the advice on Thursday at a two-day media partners capacity meeting in Keffi, Nassarawa State. He noted with concern theContinue Reading
By Kevin Okunzuwa The National Agency For Food And Drug Administration And Control (NAFDAC), has certified the use of GLUCOZIL for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that GLUCOZIL, a herbal drug, is produced by Edo Government-owned Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma. NAFDAC’s approvalContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has advocated implementation of National Food and Nutrition Policy for healthy developmental growth of children. Mrs Oluyemi Kalesanwo, the Permanent Secretary in the ministry made the call on Wednesday in Lagos when the Civil SocietyContinue Reading
By Habibu Harisu The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) and Sokoto State Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to get 132, 000 children and adolescent girls back to school. Speaking to newsmen after signing the document on Wednesday, Hajia A’ishatu Dantsoho, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Women andContinue Reading
