By Abdullahi Maku A mental health expert, Prof. Taiwo Obindo, has urged Nigerians to prioritise early detection, public awareness and timely medical intervention to prevent psychosis. He identified stigma and inadequate mental health services as major barriers to effective care and improved treatment outcomes. Psychosis is a condition in whichContinue Reading
By Safia Abdulrahman A Neurosurgeon at Adamawa Teaching Hospital (ATH) has called on the Federal Government to address challenges in the health sector to stem the growing migration of healthcare workers from Nigeria. The specialist made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada The National Council of Women’s Societies (NCWS) has trained over 500 women in briquette production to combat deforestation in Adamawa. The president of NCWS, Mrs Edna Azura, disclosed this at a one-day training workshop on Friday in Hong Local Government Area (LGA). Azura said the training, supportedContinue Reading
By Mercy Sawok Public health experts have called for improved hygiene practices, access to safe drinking water, and better nutrition to curb the prevalence of diarrhoea, particularly among vulnerable populations across affected communities. They made this known in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, stressingContinue Reading
By Justina Auta AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has developed a community-based radio programme, “Mentor Mothers,” to promote Prevention of Mother-To-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV. The programme is to also improve maternal health, targeting reduction of pediatric infections nationwide effectively. Mr Steve Aborisade, Senior Advocacy and Marketing Manager, AHF Nigeria,Continue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada Traditional leaders in Ganye Local Government Area of Adamawa have pledged to sanction residents engaging in open defecation to improve sanitation and healthcare outcomes. The District Head of Gurumpawo, Alhaji Hammantukur Gisilanbe, gave the assurance in an interview with newsmen during a field visit on access toContinue Reading
