By Aderogba George The Integrated Child Survival Advocacy (ICSA) Katsina State Team has commended the Katsina State Government for increasing investment in health and child survival interventions in the proposed 2027 budget. The Katsina State Executive Council recently approved a 2027 budget proposal of N828.64 billion, with N53.64 billion, representingContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr Jide Idris, has urged Nigerians to begin preparations against Lassa fever before infections rise during the approaching dry season. Idris gave the advice in Abuja at a news conference, emphasising that early action by theContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Africa’s booming gaming sector is rapidly reshaping entertainment across the continent, driven largely by its young population and the shift to digital platforms, according to stakeholders. Millions of young people log onto betting apps daily, searching for thrilling entertainment in an increasingly digital world. However, behindContinue Reading
By Mercy Sawok The Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) has urged publicly owned medical laboratories to pursue international accreditation to strengthen the quality, reliability and credibility of laboratory services across the country. Dr Donald Ofili, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of MLSCN, made the call on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Mercy Sawok Investing in adolescent girls’ education can generate more than 21 times the initial investment through improved education, health and economic outcomes, Prof. William Rudgard, an Oxford University researcher has said. Rudgard said this while presenting evidence on investing in adolescent girls at a Malala Fund side eventContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Okapi Children Cancer Foundation (OkapiCCF) says it will mobilise participants across 10 cities in Nigeria and the United Kingdom for its 10th Annual Childhood Cancer Awareness Walk. The initiative is aimed at promoting awareness and support for children battling cancer, while mobilising public participation and resourcesContinue Reading
Residents seeking healthcare in public hospitals across satellite towns of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have alleged persistent cash-only payment practices. The allegations persist in spite of the Federal Government’s push for a cashless economy and increased adoption of electronic transaction platforms nationwide. A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) survey found that some patientsContinue Reading
By Christian Njoku Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, First Lady, on Friday inaugurated the National Community Food Bank Programme for the South-South zone in Calabar. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the launch marked the initiative’s fifth zonal rollout across Nigeria. The programme targets vulnerable households,Continue Reading
By Habibu Harisu The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has partnered with the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital (FNPH), Kware, Sokoto State, to strengthen pharmacovigilance practices. The partnership is aimed at improving medication safety and enhancing healthcare service delivery through better monitoring and reporting systems nationwide. TheContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has presented its Community Pharmacists Assessment and Career Progression Institute (CPACPI) framework at the 84th International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) World Congress in Montreal, Canada. The association said the initiative sought to address the absence of a clear, competency-based careerContinue Reading
