By Lilian U. Okoro The Center for the Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP), has taken campaigns for the protection of child domestic workers (CDWs) to schools in Alimosho, Lagos State. Speaking at the event in Lagos, the Group’s Advocacy Manager, Mrs Coker Olufunmilola,Continue Reading
By Diana Omueza The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) Africa has appealed to the Lagos State Government to reinstate its suspended guidelines on Safe Termination of Pregnancy (STOP). Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, WARDC Africa Founding Director, in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Dr Oladipupo Fasan, Head of Cardiology at the National Hospital, Abuja, has called for the strengthening of Primary Health Care (PHC) systems to effectively address cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Nigeria. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on World Heart Day (Sept. 29), themed “Don’t Miss aContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says about 7.8 million children in Kano State will be vaccinated against Measles Rubella during the integrated Measles–Rubella and Polio Vaccination Campaign scheduled for Oct. 6. Mr Rahama Farah, Chief of UNICEF Field Office, Kano, disclosed this on Monday during aContinue Reading
By Justina Auta A coalition of community networks and civil society organisations in Nigeria has expressed deep concern over the proposed closure of UNAIDS. They warned that such a move could have devastating consequences for the global HIV response. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, the coalition saidContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The National Population Commission (NPC) says situational data mapping is essential to understanding the challenges faced by children with disabilities and to developing sustainable, inclusive, and evidence-based solutions for them. The Chairman of NPC, Mr Nasir Kwarra, said this on Sunday in Abuja, during the launch ofContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Datametrics Associates Limited has marked its 11th anniversary, celebrating over a decade of using research and data-driven evaluations to shape policies, empower youth and drive social development in Nigeria. Dr Abiodun Feyikemi Ipadeola, Technical Director and CEO of Datametrics Associates Limited, told newsmen on Friday in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Branch, has called for stronger integration of traditional medicine into Nigeria’s healthcare system. It also urged the Federal Government to recognise community pharmacies as primary healthcare centres. The call was made on Thursday in Abuja during theContinue Reading
By Justina Auta A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has expressed concern over inadequate health facilities and out-of-pocket medical expenses incurred by some patients in a bid to access Tuberculosis (TB), malaria and HIV services. The CSOs, through the Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunisation and Nutrition (ACOMIN), NetworkContinue Reading
Violation By Segun Giwa/Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a harmful violation of girls’ and women’s rights. The Chief of UNICEF, Lagos Field Office, Celine Lafoucriere said this at a two-day Media Dialogue to Support Advocacy to End FGM in Nigeria onContinue Reading
