By Hannah Akanta In an effort to sustain the gains of the UNICEF/GAVI health support project in Taraba state, key stakeholders in the health sector have resolved to push for the release of health funds based on commitment and budgetary allocations. The resolution was reached at a one-day retreat with state and […]
By: Aisha Mohammed Executive Chairman Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Suleiman Bashir Saidu, has assured of effective utilization of support received from partners. The chairman stated this during the official presentation of data tools for health management information and medical equipment by the International Rescue Committee to the agency at the […]
By: Aisha Mohammed. Tobacco smoking kills about 1.3 million people globally every year. A recent report by the world health organization WHO revealed that, more than 37 million young people aged between 13 and 15 years smoke cigarettes globally. The report by WHO further shows that people who inhale […]
By Babangida Galleon Adamawa state Government has announced the outbreak of measles which claimed over forty lives in some local government areas in the state. The Commissioner for health, Felix Tangwami made this known while speaking to newsmen at the government house, Yola shortly after the state executive council meeting. […]
By Gloria Abutu As Nigeria participates in Safe Motherhood Week alongside the global community, attention has been drawn to the vital link between family planning and maternal health in safeguarding the well-being of mothers and their children nationwide. Under the theme “Empowering Women through Family Planning and Maternal Health,” Nigerians are urged […]
By Babangida Galleon Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has expressed commitment towards reducing maternal and child mortality in the state. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri stated this while inspecting a world class maternal and childcare center situated at the specialist hospital in Yola, the state capital. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri […]
By Jawati Friday Adamawa state government has applauded the contracting firm handling the construction of Demsa local government cottage hospital and other key players for their efforts in completing the project. Adamawa State Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta stated this during an inspection visit to the project site on Tuesday. Professor […]
By Jawati Friday Adamawa State Government has expressed its commitment towards improving health care services in the state. The State Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, expressed the state government’s determination during a meeting with Adamawa State Task Force on Primary Health Care held at Government House, Yola. The State Deputy Governor, Professor […]
Adamawa state gov By Jawati Friday Adamawa state government has urged Relia building construction company to hasten the work at the ongoing construction of Lamurde cottage hospital for the benefit of the citizens. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri while inspecting the 60-bed capacity project and Staff Quarters warned that henceforth, the slow pace of […]
By Fidelis Jocthan The Adamawa state Chairman of National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Comrade Ijabula Joseph has appealed to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to employ additional nurses as a deliberate move to compliment the upgraded health facilities so as to boost the health care delivery in the state. Comrade Ijabula […]