From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Christian Blind Mission International (CBMI) has announced plans to allocate N1.7 billion for eye treatment, benefiting over 3.9 million people in Jigawa state. The project was launched…
Category: Health
Over 7.4 million people to receive Yellow fever Vaccines in Jigawa
The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHDA) with support from Jigawa state government, concluded arrangement to vaccinate 7,472,505 people in the state. This was announced by the Jigawa state Immunisation Officer Alhaji…
Hasiya Bayero Paediatric Hospital to resume operations in a fortnight, says Governor Yusuf
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reassured the people of Kano that the Hasiya Bayero Paediatric Hospital will resume operations in a fortnight. He directed Dr. Abubakar Labaran, the State…
Abusing drugs to prolong erection causes irreversible impotence – Urologists
Urologists have raised concerns over the alarming increase in drug abuse among Nigerian men, particularly youths, to have prolonged or excessive erections during sexual activity. According to these medical experts, the abuse…
WHO lists sweetener used in diet coke as cancer risk
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a cancer research division of the World Health Organisation (WHO), is set to announce next month that aspartame has the potential to induce cancer….
Kano State’s Prudent Funds and Technical Working Groups Prove Vital in Tackling Diphtheria Outbreak
By Mustapha Salisu Yakubu In Kano State, several communities have been grappling with an outbreak of Diphtheria, a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the throat and nose, causing difficulty in breathing….
Sustaining Funding for Public Health Institutes in Kano State
By Mustapha Salisu Yakubu Kano State is one of the 36 states of the federation with a projected population of approximately 15,462,200 in 2022. The state comprises of 44 local government areas (LGAs),…
Chronic patients should avoid spicy food on Eid – Gastroenterologists
Consuming rich and spicy meat meals consistently during and after Eid ul Adha can pose significant health risks for individuals with chronic conditions, as well as those with mild to moderate stomach-related…
Arewa Radio sets record for highest blood donation drive in Kano
On Saturday, June 25th, 2023 a top indigenous media organization, Arewa Radio set a record for the biggest Blood Donation Drive in Kano State to support sickle cell patients across the state…