Juliet Jacob Ochenje The Executive Director of United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Catherine Russell, has disclosed that more than 4,600 children have died, and about 9,000 others injured in the Gaza war. This was contained in a statement published by UNICEF on Wednesday. According to Russell, many children are missing and believed to be buried…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The House of Representatives has called for more sensitisation on the Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2018, with the aim of upholding the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Nigeria. This followed the adoption of a motion moved by Hon. Bashiru Dawodu in plenary on Tuesday. The House also resolved…
Gom Mirian A new brief developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the University of Newcastle has revealed that quitting smoking can significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. They made the revelation on Tuesday in a publication made available on WHO’s website to commemorate the 2023…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi In recognition of World Diabetes Day, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has underscored the importance of ensuring equitable access to essential care for individuals with diabetes. It emphasised effective measures for reducing the risk of complications associated with diabetes. It made this statement on Tuesday to commemorate the World Diabetes Day, a day…
Gom Mirian The President of the Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL), Professor Sola Akinrinade, has expressed deep concern over the declining quality of students entering the Nigerian University System, while calling for urgent interventions to halt the trend. Speaking on Tuesday at the opening ceremony of an implementation/ policy review workshop organised by the Nigerian…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje A public health physician, Dr Dickson Aiyudu, has said proactive measures can significantly reduce the risk of contracting diabetes, adding that adopting a healthy routine consisting of exercise, maintaining a balanced diet rich in whole foods, and avoiding excessive sugar and processed foods are crucial components of diabetes prevention. Speaking on the…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has directed its members to join the nationwide strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), starting from Monday midnight. The President of ASUU, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, gave the directive in a letter sent to all the…
Gom Mirian The Nigeria National Office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced plans to modernise its exams by migrating the WASSCE for Private Candidates from Paper and Pencil Test to Computer Based Examination (CBE). This move is in line with global best practices and aims to provide a more efficient and innovative…
African Health Report’s Gom Mirian, through accounts from community members and leaders, highlights the quest for potable water in Gwako Community in the Federal Capital Territory where residents rely on the only available contaminated stream for their daily use. In the shadows of Abuja, the capital city in the heart of the Federal Capital Territory…
Gom Mirian The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has accepted the Senate’s decision to investigate alleged admission racketeering in universities across the nation. The exam body said it believes the probe will ultimately vindicate their reputation. The Senate agreed to launch an investigation into the matter following a motion put forward…
