From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse In what appears to be a significant shift, women from herder communities are taking the lead in accessing family planning services at Primary Health Care (PHC) centers across…
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Jigawa Achieves 94% Vitamin A Supplement Coverage for Women and Children
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Jigawa State has made significant progress in the use of Vitamin A and Albendazole supplements for women and children, recording a 94% coverage rate in its latest round…
VOBSI, Partners Host Workshop on Tackling GBV in Kano
By Mustaha Salisu An NGO, Voices Beyond Silence Initiative (VOBSI), in collaboration with the Centre for Gender Studies, Bayero University Kano, and supported by Voices of Women and Women Radio, organized a…
Free Surgeries Bring Hope to 50 Women Battling VVF in Gombe
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe In a significant humanitarian intervention, 50 women suffering from vesico-vaginal fistulas (VVF) have received free medical surgeries in Gombe State, courtesy of a collaborative initiative by the United…
WHO, SPHCB, Igabi LGA Urge Parents to Support Polio Immunization
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Kaduna State Primary Healthcare Board (SPHCB), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has commenced another round of polio immunization across the state. The Chairman of…
KNSG is Committed to Eradicating Polio, says Kano Deputy Governor
The Kano state government has reiterated its stance and commitment towards eradicating the polio virus in the state. The Deputy Governor and Chairman State Taskforce Committee on Immunization, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam, made…
Kaduna Launches OBR5 November Campaign for Poliomyelitis Immunization in Zaria
From Maryam Muhammad Lawal, Zaria Kaduna State’s Ministry of Health, led by Honorable Commissioner Hajiya Ummah K Ahmed, officially launched the OBR5 November campaign for poliomyelitis immunization in Zaria. The event was…
Kano DMCSA to Collaborate With BUK on Drug Manufacturing, Research
Preparations to establish a workable synergy between Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) and the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Bayero University, Kano, are on top gear. Farouk Isa…
Zaria LG Task Force Meets to Boost Healthcare and Immunization
From Maryam Muhammad Lawal, Zaria The Zaria Local Government Task Force on Primary Health Care Strengthening and Routine Immunization Initiative convened yesterday (Tuesday) at the Council Chambers of the Zaria Local Government…
SURWASH organise retreat to address water supply, sanitation challenges in rural and urban areas
By Olufunmi The Gombe State Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Programme (SURWASH) held a two-day retreat aimed at fostering enhanced cooperation and coordination between the program and critical stakeholders….
Senator Yaroe Supports Over 10,000 Patients with Free Medical Treatment in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Senator Binos Yaroe’s Foundation has conducted a 3-day Mega free medical outreach treating over ten thousand (10,000) patients of different illnesses in Adamawa state. Most of those…
Open Defecation: JISEPA, UNICEF Train 170 Faecal Sludge Emptiers in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse In a bid to sustain its status as an Open Defecation Free (ODF) state, the Jigawa State Environmental Protection Agency (JISEPA), in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s…
UNICEF, Kaduna Govt Facilitate Health Retreat for Newly Elected LG Chairmen
By Mustapha Salisu The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with Kaduna State Government, has concluded a two-day health retreat aimed at orienting the newly elected chairmen of all 23 local…
Millions of children experience daily domestic violence in schools, homes globally – WHO
Hundreds of millions of children and adolescents around the world face daily violence in their homes, schools, and elsewhere which could have lifelong consequences. The World Health Organisation (WHO) said this on…
Gombe First Lady Donates Sanitary Pads, Learning Materials to School
By Abubakar Abubakar, Gombe As part of her commitment to promoting girls’ education, the wife of the Gombe State Governor, Hajiya Asma’u Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, has donated sanitary pads, learning materials, and…
Jigawa first lady calls for regular cancer screening
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The wife of Jigawa state governor Hajiya Hadiza Umar Namadi has on Jigawa state people to cultivate habits of regular cancer screening for the betterment of their health….
Sanusi Bature’s Mission: Partnering with Stakeholders to End Sickle Cell Births in Kano by 2034
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Development Journalist In Kano State, Nigeria, a passionate advocate for health reform has set an ambitious goal: eliminating sickle cell births within the next decade. Malam Sunusi Bature…
Kano Gov’t Reaffirms Commitment to Poverty Eradication
By Mustapha Salisu The Executive Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to tackling poverty and promoting inclusive societies. The Governor made the pledge today on…
Nigeria receives 846,000 doses of R21 malaria vaccine
Nigeria has received its first batch of 846,000 doses of the R21 malaria vaccine from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. The official launch took place on Thursday in Abuja, attended by officials from…
Global Handwashing Day: Jigawa First Lady Advocates for Routine Handwashing Habit
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The wife of governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa, Hajiya Hadiza Umar, has urged women in the state to make handwashing a routine habit. Hajiya Hadiza made the call…
Armed Conflicts, Climate Change Driving Rising Malnutrition Rates in North-East States, Says ICRC
From Umar Dankano, Yola The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has raised alarm over the persistent increase in malnutrition rates across North-East Nigeria and the Lake Chad region. In a…
Kano Gov’t Reaffirms Commitment to Food Security
By Mustapha Salisu The Kano State Government has reiterated its commitment to tackling the pressing challenges of food security and malnutrition in Nigeria. This was conveyed by Deputy Governor Comrade Aminu Abdussalam…
KSCHMA Launches Electronic Medical Records System to Transform Healthcare Delivery in Kano State
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi Kano, Nigeria In a significant stride toward improving healthcare services, the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has introduced the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system across its…
NDLEA , JEJE Riders Launch Nationwide Anti-Drug Abuse Campaign in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in partnership with JEJE Riders Nigeria, has launched a nationwide anti-drug abuse campaign in Adamawa State. The event, held over the…
Katsina State Government Takes Bold Steps to Revolutionize Healthcare: Over ₦4 Billion Disbursed to Encourage Routine Immunization
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Katsina, Nigeria Governor Dr Umar Dikko Radda Commissions Routine Immunization Centre and Distributes Motorcycles to Strengthen Primary Healthcare. On 30th September, 2024, n a landmark move to enhance…