By Folasade Akpan The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) says it is time for the traditional roles of community pharmacists to expand to meet the rising demands of a tech-driven, wellness-conscious population. The National Chairman of ACPN, Mr Ezeh Igwekamma, made the call in Abuja to announce theContinue Reading
By Magdalene Ukuedojor Prof. Patience Ukiri-Mudiare, a gender specialist and female genital mutilation (FGM) survivor, says those who practice FGM need to be incarcerated as deterrent to end the barbaric practice. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, Ukiri-Mudiare said the vile act infringes onContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Nigeria is taking centre stage in Africa’s effort to build stronger, more resilient health systems. This is by championing sustainable financing and medical oxygen security at the upcoming Africa Primary Health Care Forum (APHCF) scheduled for July 15 in Abuja. Dr Francis Ohanyido, Director-General of the WestContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Association of Wives of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Traditional Rulers (WOFCTTRA) have advocated the urgent need to strengthen traditional justice systems in the territory. The association made the call when its leaders visited the Mandate Secretary, FCT Women Affairs Secretariat, Dr Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi in Abuja. The QueenContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Several states in Nigeria on Thursday showcased innovative financing models for family planning services, with a focus on sustainability and increased access. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the models were unveiled at the National Policy Dialogue on Improving Adolescent Access to Sexual and ReproductiveContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The Integrated Community Listening Survey, conducted by Nigeria Health Watch, has revealed persistent barriers to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), especially among young adults and rural communities. Ms Anwuli Nwankwo, Knowledge Management Lead, Nigeria Health Watch, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja, at the NationalContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Management Sciences for Health (MSH), an NGO, has started a grassroots sensitisation campaign in a move to tackle the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the country. The campaign is in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. MSH’s Animal Health Advisor, DrContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Stakeholders have called for stronger political commitment and increased domestic funding to bridge critical gaps in the implementation of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Nigeria. The call was made at a policy dialogue convened by Nigeria Health Watch in Abuja to highlight the healthContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu The Chairman of the House Committee on HIV, TB, and Malaria Control, Amobi Godwin-Ogah, says there is an urgent need for a shift from reliance on foreign donors to a more self-sufficient model. According to him, Nigeria’s health financing landscape is at a critical juncture,Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Women Affairs Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has vowed to ensure justice for a 14-year-old girl allegedly raped by a cleric in Gwagwalada. The cleric, Pst. Amos Isah, currently in police custody, is the founder and lead pastor of Prophetic Victory VoiceContinue Reading
