By Muhammad Jamil Abubakar Significant strides have been made in strengthening primary healthcare systems in Gombe and Taraba States, thanks to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2022 by UNICEF, GAVI, and the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF). The initiative aims to achieve an 85 percent full immunization rate for children by 2024 […]
By Muhammad Jamil Abubakar The United Nation Children’s Fund, UNICEF has released a new analysis revealing that of the 541 children affected by polio globally in 2023, 85 percent live in 31 countries marked by conflict, instability, and humanitarian crises. The analysis shows that polio cases in these settings have more than doubled […]
By: Aisha Mohammed Fish farmers have been encouraged to embrace modern techniques for smoking fish in a more hygienic environment to meet export standards, thereby helping to boost the country’s economy. The Director General of the Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi, FIIRO, Jummai Adamu, made the call during a 2-Day […]
By Gloria Abutu Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, affecting millions each year. It occurs when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably, potentially spreading to other parts of the body. Early detection, lifestyle changes, and timely treatment are crucial in preventing and managing the disease. Despite medical advancements, many […]
By Babangida Galleon Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Said his administration has placed health care delivery as one of it priority areas. The governor stated this when he received the national president of the Fellowship of Christian Nurses, Nigeria and other national officials who were at the government house on a courtesy […]
By: Aisha Mohammed Measles remains a leading cause of death and disability especially among children under five years. The infection is a highly transmissible viral infection that remains a burden especially in the northern region of Nigeria. High case-fatality rates in Africa and other developing countries have been attributed to poor shelter and […]
By Jawati Friday About one hundred and and sixty five persons have tested positive to cervical cancer test in Adamawa State. This followed the screening of one thousand nine hundred and seventy two persons against cervical cancer. Deputy governor of Adamawa State, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, disclosed this at a task force meeting of Primary Healthcare […]
By Fidelis Jockthan The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, has shut down about five hundred and eighty one medicine shops in Adamawa state. The Director Enforcement of the Council, Pharmacist Stephen Esumobi who made the pronouncement during a Press briefing in Yola, the Adamawa state Capital said the action was inline with the mandate […]
By Khadija Aliyu . In a bid to eradicate cervical cancer, a non-governmental organization, Pathfinder International, has embarked on a project to raise awareness and increase uptake of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in Nigeria. The project in collaboration with the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria, the Nigeria Cancer Society and government agencies, aims […]
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 […]