Healthcare
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Lagos LCDAs vow to sustain WASH projects
Ojodu and Ikorodu North LCDAs in Lagos have pledged to maintain the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) projects implemented by WaterAid with support from Kimberly-Clark. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that representatives of both LCDAs made this commitment at the close-out workshop of the Integrated Hygiene and Health Project on Thursday. Speaking at the event, Mr Kolawole Banwo,…
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Tinubu appoints Chief Medical Directors for 6 federal hospitals
President Bola Tinubu has appointed six Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) for federal government-owned hospitals in Akure, Gombe, Azare, Lafiya, Maiduguri, and Kafanchan. Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, said in a statement on Friday that the newly appointed CMDs and their hospitals are: Prof. Olusegun Ojo, CMD, Federal Teaching Hospital, Akure, Ondo State, who previously served as pioneer CMD of…
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FG prioritises cancer prevention, maternal health in 2025 budget
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to health education and prevention strategies, with a strong focus on cancer prevention and maternal health in its 2025 budget. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, made this known during a meeting on Thursday in Abuja with a delegation from the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), led by…
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First Lady inaugurates OAFLAD campaign against spread of HIV/AIDs in Africa
 The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated the Free to Shine Campaign against the spread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/ Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) in Africa. Tinubu said that the campaign was an advocacy initiative of the African Union (AU), the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) and global partners. She said the campaign was to…
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Groups collaborate to inaugurate framework for access to work for PWDs
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWDs), in collaboration with TAF Africa and SightSavers, has inaugurated the framework for a national access to work scheme for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria. Mr. Ayuba Burki, the executive secretary of NCPWD, made this known during a luncheon of the initiative on Wednesday in Lagos. Burki expressed delight for the luncheon…
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FG urges unified efforts against emerging COVID-19 threats
The Federal Government has called for unified efforts by stakeholders to tackle the emerging COVID-19 variants in the country. Prof. Ali Parte, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Development, made the call in Abuja on Thursday at a strategic meeting on COVID-19 preparedness and response. The meeting was organised by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), following the recent emergence…
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NCDC takes proactive measures to address HMPV concerns amid global trends
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it is committed to safeguarding public health, following reports of a Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China and other regions. Dr Jide Idris, Director-General of the NCDC, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, emphasising the agency’s readiness to address potential threats. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
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Albinism Association seeks support for members with skin cancer
The Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has appealed to the three tiers of government and the public to assist about 40 of its members battling varying stages of skin cancer. The association’s National President, Bisi Bamishe, in a New Year message on Monday in Lagos, disclosed that 16 members died of cancer in 2024. She said that the…
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How to reduce ‘japa’ syndrome – Oyo NMA chair
The Oyo State Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Chairman, Dr. Happy Adedapo, has appealed to governments to give more incentives to health workers and doctors to reduce ‘japa’ syndrome in Nigeria. Adedapo made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Ibadan. He remarked that the ‘japa’ syndrome, which was one of the major…
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Diabetes: Scientist seeks massive education on best nutritional habits, practices
A medical imaging scientist, Dr. Livinus Abonyi, has called for massive public education on the best nutritional habits and practices that could be adopted to reduce the raterate of diabetes mellitus (DM) among the populace. Abonyi, also the Head, Department of Radiography, University of Lagos, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday…
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Ugandan lawmakers in Nigeria for study on assisted reproductive technology
Abuja, Oct 29, 2024 (NAN) A Ugandan parliamentary delegation led by Dr Joseph Ryonga has visited Nisa Medical Group in Nigeria to study Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). According to the delegation, the aim is to benchmark Uganda’s upcoming legislation on infertility treatments. Ryonga told newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja that the visit underscored Uganda’s commitment to enhancing its reproductive health…
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Increase budgetary allocation to health, education to 20% -UNICEF urges Zamfara
Gusau, Oct. 28, 2024 (NAN) The United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF) has urged Zamfara Government to increase the proposed budgetary allocations of health and education sectors to between 15 and 20 per cent in 2025 budget. The Chief of Field, UNICEF Sokoto Office, Dr. Michael Juma, made the appeal in a statement issued in Gusau on Monday by the UNICEF…
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Counting the Cost: Epidemic preparedness budget in Nigeria
Mr. Shedreck Hammayaji, 37, a dedicated nurse at Kwali General Hospital, Kwali, Abuja, demonstrates an unwavering commitment to healthcare and community service despite facing numerous challenges. During the height of outbreaks, Hammayaji said that he witnessed the strain on the healthcare system firsthand as patients inundated the hospital with symptoms of the deadly virus. “I remember the fear in people’s…
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Capacity training will reduce migration of health workers- NPHCDA
The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) says it is taking steps towards tackling the migration of health workers through capacity training programmes. Mr. Julius Idoko, NPHCDA Coordinator in Cross River, said this at the opening of a five-day capacity training for 100 frontline healthcare workers in the state on Tuesday. Idoko said that the training, a project of the…
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UNILAG College of Medicine inducts 38 radiographers
The College of Medicine (CMUL), University of Lagos (UNILAG), on Tuesday inducted 38 radiographers. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the induction was the 9th ceremony of the Radiography Department, with 36 inductees from CMUL and two from Lead City University, Ibadan. NAN reports that the best-graduating students at the various units of the department were…
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Enugu Govt. restructures its Project monitoring, evaluation teams
The Enugu State Government said it has restructured its project monitoring and evaluation teams. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, stated this in Enugu on Saturday during an interactive meeting with contractors handling smart schools and Type II primary health care facilities in the state. Onyia said that the objective of restructuring the teams was to…
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FG to establish national cancer registry — NICRAT DG
Dr. Usman Aliyu, the Director-General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), says efforts are underway to establish a centralised standard national cancer registry and data plan in the country. Aliyu said this on Saturday in Abuja during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to him, the institute wants to make cancer a…
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