By Aminu Dalhatu Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has flagged off the distribution of essential drugs, personal protective equipment PPE and emergency response materials to hospitals across the state. The Governor who flagged off the distribution at the Infectious Disease Hospital in Damba, Gusau the state capital, revealed that, the distribution was […]
By Khadija Aliyu The Kano State Task Force Committee on Immunization set up to eradicate the resurgence of polio type two virus Among under-five children, held its maiden meeting. The co-chair, who doubles as the Kano commissioner for health, Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, explained that the state had revived the task force committee on […]
By Fidelis Jockthan Comrade Usman Babbada,a renown Adamawa based unionist has been re-elected as the Chairman, Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, Adamawa state Chapter. Babbada alongside other officials re-emerged unopposed during the 7th Quadrennial Delegates Conference held in Yola the Adamawa state capital,except the position of State Trustee where election was […]
NAN Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) Adamawa chapter on Wednesday appealed to Adamawa government to improve welfare of members as enjoy other members across the nation. Usman Babbada, Chapter Chairman made the plea at the 7th Quadrennial state conference in Yola with the theme “Nigeria health system in the era […]
By Babangida Galleon Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has visited the State Specialist Hospital in, where a fire outbreak razed the hospital equipment store late Monday night. The incident, which is the second time it has occurred during the Fintiri led administration has struck the facility and has raised alarms over […]
By Akanta Hannah Taraba state governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas has approved the constitution of a 10-man committee on mental health and well-being. This was contained in a statement signed and made available to newsmen by secretary to the government of the state, Chief Gebon Timothy Kataps. According to the […]
By: Aisha Mohammed United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, UNICEF, Nigeria’s Country Representative, Cristian Munduate, says breastfeeding is the foundation of lifelong health and well-being and a simple, cost-effective, and natural way to provide infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. During the 2024 World Breastfeeding Week in […]
By Abubakar Ibrahim As the world celebrates the 2024 Hepatitis day, people have been advised to maintain regular checks on their health, so as to remain negative to the viral desease. The advise was given by health practitioners during an event to commemorate the day organized by the Adamawa State Ministry of […]
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 […]