Healthtracka, a leading healthtech company, is set to host the inaugural Banking on Women’s Health Conference (BWHC) in Lagos, Nigeria, on May 4th, 2024. Ifeoluwa Dare-Johnson, the CEO of Healthtracka, revealed in a press release shared with Africa Health Report, (AHR) that women frequently encounter more health obstacles than men. “These challenges range from menstrual…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has hailed all Nigerian workers for their immense contribution to the growth and development to the country while encouraging them to seek Patriotism This is confirmed in a message titled; 2024 Workers’ Day Edition and signed by the public speaker of the house, Musa Abdullahi Krishi…
In a bid to combat the rising challenge of childhood cancer in the country, the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) has called upon the government to allocate more funding towards its treatment. Dr. Usman Aliyu, the Director-general of NICRIT, made this plea during an interactive session organized by NICRAT, in collaboration with…
The Association of Registrars of Nigerian Universities (ARNU) has called on the Federal Government and other stakeholders to immediately reconstitute the Governing Councils of universities that were previously dissolved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to an 11-point communique made available to Africa Health Report and signed by ARNU Chairman, Mr. Ife Oluwole, and…
Commemorating the 2024 workers’ day, the Abia State former Governorship Candidate gives speech encouraging workers globally for their unwavering support in creating an acute global economy amidst Socio-economic challenges The May 1st worker day also known as Labour day is commemorated annually after the first worker’s day organized by the Argentinian Unions in 1890 and…
The Minister of transportation, Said Alkali has declared free train rail services to commence the workers Day celebration This is confirmed in a statement by the director of press of the ministry of transportation, Muhammad Tahir Zakari on Monday 30th April. “To encourage and drive the usage of the train service, the Minister declared a…
On the occasion of Workers’ Day Celebration, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has highlighted the importance of implementing the new minimum wage in light of the current economic challenges. The association also called for measures to regulate the prices of goods, services, and commodities to complement the upcoming minimum wage. Lucky Emonefe, the…
The Ogun State Government has issued a warning to residents in floodplain areas, urging them to relocate to safer ground before the commencement of heavy rainfall. The call comes in light of the forecasted rain patterns for the year 2024, as predicted by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NIMET) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency…
The Nigerian passport has been ranked 191 out of 199, making it among the worst on the globe. The rating highlighted significant challenges for Nigerian travelers seeking international mobility. On Tuesday, Africa Health Report in our Special Report highlighted the plight of applicants seeking the Nigerian passport. The hurdles in obtaining the passport is made…
The Federal Government on Tuesday approved a 25 to 35 per cent increase in the salary structures of police officers, the armed forces, public servants, among others. The government disclosed this through the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, stating that the salary raise takes effect from January 1, 2024. The NSIWC, in a statement…
