By Franca Ofili The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN), an NGO, has advocated for the reactivation of bi-monthly engagement with the media to discuss and inform Nigerians about developments in the health sector. Dr Aminu Magashi, Coordinator of the network, made the call in Abuja on Thursday when the newlyContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) has announced a 200 million dollars commitment to enhance universal access to family planning products and information. The foundation disclosed this during the 2023 Goalkeepers Conference held on the margin of the 78th United Nations General Assembly meeting on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Oluwakemi Oladipo The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammed Pate, on Thursday said the ministry’s four-point agenda would address the sector’s manpower challenge and strengthen the nation’s healthcare system. Pate stated this at the 41st Annual convocation of National Postgraduate MedicalContinue Reading
By Amina Ahmed Mrs Fatima Bayero, Founder, Sickle Cell Self-Help Initiative,a Non-Governmental Organisation, has expressed concern over 51 additional cases of sickle cell anemia patients recorded in the state from January to August 2023. Bayero stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Esther Mamudu A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Ehealth Africa, has advocated leveraging on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to bridge the healthcare delivery gap in Nigeria. Mr Atef Fawaz, the Executive Director, Ehealth Africa, made the recommendation in Abuja during a panel session at the Digital Africa Conference and Exhibition withContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA) has engaged members of the State Assembly to improve healthcare financing towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The engagement was supported by Save the Children International (SCI) and Lafia, a United Kingdom and Nigeria partnership for a healthier future.Continue Reading
By Racheal Abujah, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Building resilient public health systems is crucial for effective response to emergencies and preparing for future challenges. Thirty-seven years old, Mr Anthony Yohanna, a plumber, lives at Iche near Kagarko, a town on Abuja-Kaduna highway. Like many families in the area, hisContinue Reading
By Christian Ogbonna The Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS), a non-governmental organisation, has inaugurated a digital Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus (HIV) situation room in Ebonyi as part of its support toward curbing the disease in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the situationContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released its first-ever report on the devastating global impact of high blood pressure, along with recommendations on the ways to win the race against the disease. The report made available on Tuesday showed approximately four out of every fiveContinue Reading
By Alaba Olusola Oke The Office of the Public Utilities ( OPU) in Ondo State says it has concluded plans to power the 23 general hospitals in the state with solar energy. Administrative Secretary of the OPU, Princess Abike Bayo-Ilawole, stated this during a meeting withContinue Reading
