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…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi The United Nations International Children Fund (UNICEF) has raised concerns that premature babies are dying in Al Shifa hospital, the largest in northern Gaza Strip, due to loss of power in the facility. It called for a ceasefire, stating that children and hospitals must be protected. “Al Shifa hospital in Gaza is without…
Favour Ozioma Ogbodo Africa Union’s Centres for Disease and Control Prevention (AfricaCDC) has convened a three-day technical consultative dynamic meeting focusing on Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) surveillance in Africa. This is aimed at reducing the number of infections contracted in the process of treatment in health facilities, the organisation said in a post on X…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a child’s life can help to prevent pneumonia, the World Health Organisation (WHO), said on Sunday. In a publication to commemorate the World Pneumonia Day, it noted that preventing pneumonia is essential in reducing child mortality. The foremost health organisation also added that while immunisation…
Gom Mirian The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has identified the high burden of unimmunised children as the primary cause of diphtheria outbreaks in Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara States. UNICEF added that Sokoto has the highest burden of unimmunised children in the country, covering 22 Local Government Areas (LGAs), which account for a significant portion…
