From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Primary Healthcare Board, led by Executive Secretary Dr. Babagana Kundi-Machina, is gearing up to take the state’s health sector to the next level. Dr….
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Kano Develops 2025 AOP for Health Sector
…As Health Commissioner Harps on SWAp In its bid to harmonized activities of agencies and parastatal under its supervision in the coming year to achieve one health goal, the Kano State Ministry…
Men can also have breast cancer – UITH CMD
Chief Medical Director (CMD) of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Prof. Yusuf Dasilva, says men can also be affected by breast cancer, advising both gender to always go for screening. Dasilva…
Adamawa: Sen. Yaroe’s Foundation Medical Outreach Treats 1,500 Constituents
From Umar Dankano, Yola Senator Binos Dauda Yaroe’s foundation through its free medical outreach program has treated 1,500 residents with different health challenges in Adamawa state. The outreach was conducted at a…
AREWA24’s October Awareness Campaign: Changing Lives and Addressing the Sickle Cell Challenge
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a global health issue, affecting millions worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 300,000 babies are born with sickle cell…
Jigawa Launches J-basic Healthcare Services For Vulnerable Citizens
In its efforts to ensure universal healthcare access for the most vulnerable populations in Jigawa State, the state government has officially launched the J-Basic Healthcare Services for Vulnerable Citizens, a transformative initiative…
Kano CoP Strengthens Advocacy for Zero-Dose Children
The Kano State Community of Practice (CoP) on immunization has made significant progress in addressing the issue of zero-dose children and missed communities through its Zero Dose Learning Hub project, utilizing advocacy…
YSCHMA’s Funds Purely Meant For Ensuring Client’s Satisfaction, Service Delivery – Dr Babagana
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Executive Secretary of Yobe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (YSCHMA), Dr Babagana Tijjani has emphasized that all funds generated and received by YSCHMA from the federal…
ESPID Project Closes, Over 120,000 Children, Caregivers Benefit
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse More than 120,000 Nigerians, primarily children and caregivers, have benefitted from the Expanding Social Protection for Inclusive Development (ESPID) project, implemented in four states. During the ESPID close-out…
UNICEF Donates Fast Cold Chain Equipment to Kano
By Mustapha Salisu The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has donated Fast Cold Chain Equipment to the Kano State Government as a move to improve child immunization and strengthen healthcare delivery in…
We Will Not Allow DRF to Collapse – Dr. Labaran
The people of Kano state have been assured that the Drugs Revolving Fund (DRF), which provides affordable, quality and accessible drugs in public health facilities, will not be allowed to collapse due…
Cholera Outbreak Claims 12 Lives, 308 Hospitalized in Adamawa – Commissioner
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa state Ministry of Health and Human services has officially confirmed outbreak of cholera disease in the state claiming twelve (12) lives with 308 victims hospitalized. Commissioner…
Flood: UNICEF Donates 1,250 Cholera Prevention Kits to Jigawa Victims
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has donated 1,250 cartons of cholera prevention and hygiene kits to support flood victims in Jigawa State. The items were distributed on…
KDSG Boosts ABU Medical Centre with Drugs Worth Millions of Naira
The Medical Centre, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria has taken delivery of large consignment of drugs worth millions of Naira donated to the medical facility by the Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board….
KNSG Congratulates New MHWUN Leadership, Urges Innovation/Fairness
The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated the newly elected leadership of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Kano State Chapter. The election, which saw…
Zamfara flags off distribution of insecticide mosquito nets
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Zamfara State Government has commenced the distribution of insecticide mosquito nets through the ANC and routine immunization channels across the health facilities in the 14 local government…
Best choice Specialist Hospital Launches First Intensive Infant Phototherapy Machine In Kano
_”A Beacon of Progress in Northern Nigeria!”_ In a groundbreaking move, Best Choice Hospital has taken a significant leap forward in pediatric care with the introduction of the Infant Phototherapy Unit, a…
Nigeria Faces Malnutrition Crisis in Zamfara State, MSF Urges Immediate Action
A devastating malnutrition crisis is surfacing in Nigeria’s Zamfara State, where one out of every four children under the age of five in the Shinkafi and Zurmi areas is suffering from malnutrition,…
The Future Will Be Bright for Sheik Muhammad Jidda Hospital – Dr. Fatima
The Zonal Director of Sheik Muhammad Jidda General Hospital, Dr Fatima Ibrahim (PT) has reassured the public that the Hospital will be upgraded and revived to a standard 5 Star Health facility….
Stakeholders Engagement: YSCHMA Meets Enrollees, Others in Fika LGA
…Assures Improved Service Delivery From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Management Team of Yobe State Contributory Health Care Management Agency (YSCHMA) led by the Executive Secretary of the agency, Dr Babagana Tijjani…
We Are Doing Our Best to Curtail Further Spread of Diphtheria in Kano – Dr. Nagoda
The Executive Secretary Kano State Hospitals Management Board, Dr Mansur Mudi Nagoda has reassured the public that the board is doing all it’s possible best to stop the further spread of the…
Tukur-Tukur Community Commends Swift Response to Diphtheria Outbreak in Zaria
The community of Tukur-Tukur, Zaria, has praised the Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board for its swift and effective response to the recent diphtheria outbreak. Led by Dr. Bello Jamoh, Executive Secretary…
USAID Spends $3.5 Million on WISE in Kano, Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) said the amount of $3.5 million was spent under Water Improvement and Sanitation Enhancement (WISE) Activities as an intervention in…
Kano Ministry of Health Takes Over Diphtheria Management After NGOs’ Exit
By Mustaph Salisu The Kano State Ministry of Health has fully assumed responsibility for managing diphtheria cases across the state following the exit of international Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that had been assisting…
Kano Hospitals Chief Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum Over Stolen Medication
The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Mansur Mudi Nagoda, has issued a stern 48-hour ultimatum to three staff members of Hasiya Bayero Paediatrics Hospital. They are being…