By Mustapha Salisu The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Coordinating Ministry on SWAP Governance, Coordination, and Subnational Engagement, has recognized Kano State as the first in the country to be activated…
Category: Health
Foundation launches free eye care services in Katsina
The Dahiru Mangal Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has begun screening for its first-quarter free eye care services and surgeries in Katsina. Mr Hussaini Kabir, a member of the foundation’s board of…
Nigerian Cancer Society, Kano Chapter, Calls for Subsidized Cancer Care on World Cancer Day
In a press conference held at the AHBN Conference Hall to mark World Cancer Day, the Nigerian Cancer Society, Kano State Chapter, has called for urgent action to address the rising cancer…
Salma Dauda Aliyu Unveils Plans to Establish National Foundation for Orphans
By Abubakar Rabilu Gombe Salma Dauda Aliyu, a dedicated advocate for vulnerable children, has announced plans to establish a nationwide foundation to support orphans and marginalized individuals across Nigeria. The initiative, she…
FEC approves $1.07bn for health sector reform
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved 1.07 billion dollars for healthcare sector reforms under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) programme. The Federal Government also approved a N4.8…
Mangal foundation launches free hernia, hydrocile surgeries in Katsina
The Dahiru Mangal Foundation has launched a free hernia and hydrocile screening and surgery programme for the less privileged in Katsina. Mr Hussaini Kabir, a member of the foundation’s board of trustees,…
Salisu Yusuf Appointed as NCS Kano Chairman
The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has appointed Salisu Yusuf as the Kano State Chairman in recognition of his significant contributions to cancer awareness and health advocacy in the state. This was disclosed…
Bafarawa foundation inaugurates medical outreach for 46,000 beneficiaries
By Muhammad Nasir in Sokoto The Attahiru Bafarawa Foundation Giving Back Initiative on Friday inaugurated a medical outreach programme aimed at providing healthcare support to 46,000 beneficiaries across Sokoto State. Speaking at…
Immunisation: Over 3m Nigeria, Ethiopia children to benefit from SCI’s new project
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Save the Children Immunisation Accelerator, funded by GSK, has awarded two innovation projects for finding unique solutions to help more children receive vaccinations. This was contained in…
Gov. Mutfwang to Provide Solar Power to Primary Healthcare Centres for Enhanced Health Service Delivery
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has inaugurated the Nigeria Solar for Health Project (NISHP) to provide solar power to over 25 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs)…
Increasing HIV Testing and Access to Care by Mustapha Salisu Yakubu
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains one of the most significant global public health challenges, affecting millions of people worldwide. Early detection through testing and ensuring access to care are essential steps in…
FG alerts public to Anthrax outbreak in Zamfara
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has alerted Nigerians to the outbreak of Anthrax, a zoonotic disease, in Zamfara. Mr Ben Goong, Director, Information and Public Relations Department in the ministry, disclosed…
ACEPHA Trains 274 African Population Health Professionals
By Abdullahi Yusuf Prof.Hadiza Galadanci, Director of the Africa Center of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHA),Bayero University Kano (BUK),says the centre has trained over 274 health professionals on population health…
Kano: Ministry of Health urges calm amid bird flu concerns
The Kano State Ministry of Health has called for calm among residents following the confirmation of an isolated case of bird flu in the state. This was contained in a statement signed…
Shortage of Bed Space at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital Leaves Patients in Distress
By Hannatu Suleiman Abba What should be a place of healing has become a source of distress for many patients at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital in Kano. A severe shortage of bed…
AMG Foundation Celebrates 2024 Winners of Late Dr. Shehi Ali Annual Award
The Aminu Magashi Garba (AMG) Foundation has honored four exceptional health professionals at the 4th Annual Late Dr. Shehi Ali Abubakar Award, held in Kano. The event was organized to celebrate the…
Gov. Namadi Calls for Cleaner PHC Facilities, LG Secretariats
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar Namadi, has urged authorities to ensure improved hygiene in Primary Healthcare (PHC) facilities and Local Government (LG) secretariats across the state….
Free Healthcare: Jigawa Govt, 27 LGAs Distribute Drugs, Hospital Beds Worth N217m
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa State Government, through the Ministry for Local Government and Community Development, in collaboration with the 27 local government councils, has disbursed drugs and hospital beds worth…
Gov. Buni Approves Employment of 424 Health Workers in Yobe
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor Hon. Mai Mala Buni has approved the employment of 424 health professionals to be deployed across health facilities in the state. In a press…
Gov. Buni Approves Employment of 424 Health Workers
Governor of Yobe State Mai Mala Buni , has approved the employment of 424 health professionals to be deployed to health facilities across the state. The Governor approved the employment of 205…
Gov. Yusuf Launches “AbbaCare,” Enrolls 300,000 Vulnerable Kano Residents
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has launched the Abba Care Initiative, enrolling over 300,000 individuals in a free health insurance scheme. The Initiative, according to his spokesperson,…
Lawmaker Provides Free Medical Outreach to 100,000 Less Privileged in Kaduna
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Over 100,000 less privileged individuals, including women and children, have benefited from a free medical outreach in eight Local Government Areas of the Southern Kaduna Senatorial District. This…
CITAD, Save the Children Distribute Sanitary Packs to Flood Victims in Jigawa
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in collaboration with Save the Children International, has distributed sanitary packs to 500 flood victims in Kafin Hausa Local Government Area, Jigawa State. The…
Tinubu allocates N2.48trn to health sector in 2025 budget
President Bola Tinubu has allocated N2.48 trillion to Nigeria’s health sector in the 2025 budget, representing 5.18 per cent of the total N47.90 trillion proposed budget. Breaking down the allocation, N402 billion…
Over 40% of Vulnerable Individuals Access Jigawa Free Medical Care – JICHMA
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse No fewer than 40 percent of the 143,500 registered vulnerable individuals have so far accessed the Jigawa Free Medical Care program, initiated by the current administration in the…