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 […]
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 […]
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 […]