Red Cross conducted 19,000 surgeries on insurgency victims in nine years, says official

[ad_1] The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has conducted more than 19,000 free surgeries on victims of armed conflicts at the Maiduguri Specialist Hospital since its inception in 2015. Adal-Elah Tailkh, the ICRC’s administration officer at the hospital, told reporters in Maiduguri on Wednesday that the surgical unit admitted 279 patients and conducted…

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FG develops national policy on patient safety

[ad_1] The Federal Government has developed a National Policy and Implementation Strategy on Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality to improve the safety of all medical procedures and enhance the quality of healthcare delivery. Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Kachollom Daju, said the policy is in line with resolution 18 of the 55th World Health…

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FG facilitates return of 155 Nigerian migrants from Libya

[ad_1] In a coordinated all-of-government effort, the Federal Government enabled the reception of 155 Nigerian migrants returned from Libya by the International Organization for Migration, IOM. This reception operation was executed at the Cargo terminal of the Murtala Mohamed International Airport, situated in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. Mr. Alexander Oturu, the Southwest Zonal Coordinator representing the…

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UNDP Pledges to Reduce Poverty, Inequality in Nigeria

Gom Mirian In a bid to curb poverty and inequality in Nigeria, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has pledged to work towards promoting inclusive growth across the country. The announcement came on Wednesday during a courtesy call to the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, where the two parties discussed potential strategies…

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IGP Orders Swift Action Against Killers of Security Personnel in Imo

….Vows Justice to Bereaved Families Hadiza Ibrahim The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered a thorough and comprehensive investigation into the murder of security operatives in Imo State on Tuesday by unknown gunmen. Officers affected were from various agencies including police, the military, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the…

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