Nigerian researchers and clinicians, under a Central Coordination Team at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, have achieved breakthroughs in understanding maternal and newborn health through extensive data collection nationwide. The Maternal and Perinatal Database and Dignity Programme (MPD-4-QED) was established in 54 hospitals across Nigeria to analyze the quality of care provided to women and newborns….
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Kaduna State has made significant strides in primary healthcare, surpassing the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency’s target of 90% performance by 8%. This achievement is attributed to the dedicated efforts of Governor Uba Sani’s administration. Deputy Governor Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, speaking at a retreat for newly elected local government chairmen, highlighted…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Taraba government has taken a significant step towards enhancing healthcare delivery across the state with the recruitment of 300 additional health workers for primary healthcare centers. The recruitment was made possible by an MOU with GAVI, UNICEF, and the Taraba government on PHCs strengthening. Dr. Tukura Nyigwa, Executive Secretary of…
The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) has called on the Nigerian government to recognize health security as a cornerstone of national security. The association made the call during its 60th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Owerri, Imo State, AMLSN President Dr. Casmir Ifeanyi emphasized that addressing health-related vulnerabilities is critical to the…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Kaduna State Primary Healthcare Management Board have joined forces to enhance healthcare delivery in the state. A two-day retreat was recently held in Kano to equip newly elected local government chairpersons with the necessary knowledge and tools to improve healthcare services within their…
As the world commemorates World Pneumonia Day 2024, Korede Abdullah sheds light on Nigeria’s pressing need to intensify efforts against pneumonia, a major public health threat claiming thousands of lives annually. The Annul Pneumonia Day November 12, 2024, marked the annual World Pneumonia Day, a crucial global event aimed at raising awareness about pneumonia, a…
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev has stated that Nigeria needs an extra 11.6 million toilets to achieve its goal of being Open Defecation-Free (ODF) by 2030. During a press conference in Abuja on Friday, Utsev announced that the Federal Government is set to unveil the Clean Nigeria Campaign Strategic Plan…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Professor Tim Spector, a renowned dietary expert, has revealed surprising findings on how certain foods can help lower blood pressure. A study involving 96,000 participants found that yeast extract, a key ingredient in Marmite, is particularly effective in reducing hypertension. According to Prof Spector, the study’s large sample size provided valuable…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Sokoto State has said 25 people have been confirmed dead due to the outbreak of Gastroenteritis in three local government areas of the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Hajiya Rabi Balarabe, disclosed this information while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the incident on Friday in Sokoto. According to Balarabe,…
Global measles cases surged by 20% in 2023, with an estimated 10.3 million infections reported, according to new data from the World Health Organisation,(WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This increase according to the organisations is primarily driven by inadequate immunisation coverage, with millions of children missing vital doses of…
