By Ado Salisu Kano state chapter of Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, says over one thousand patients benefited from its medical outreach in Bunkure Local Government Area of the state. The NMA chairman,…
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NMCN Inducts 111 Pioneer Nursing Graduates of MAAUN Kano
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has inducted the first set of 111 nursing graduates of Maryam Abacha University of Nigeria (MAAUN) into the nursing profession. The maiden induction and…
Kano DMCSA Holds 12th Health Supply Chain Quarterly Review Meeting, Records Significant Progress
Kano DMCSA Holds 12th Health Supply Chain Quarterly Review Meeting, Records Significant Progress By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) has held its 12th Health Supply…
Physicians’ Week: NMA Demands Better Welfare, Digital Health Investment in Nigeria
By Mustapha Salisu The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kano State Branch, has called for improved doctors’ welfare, better working conditions and increased investment in digital health to strengthen healthcare delivery in Nigeria….
Gov. Radda Urges Early Breast Cancer Detection, Unveils Plans to Strengthen Cancer Care in Katsina
Gov. Radda Urges Early Breast Cancer Detection, Unveils Plans to Strengthen Cancer Care in Katsina •Commends Pledging Aid Charity Foundation, PAC-F unveils dedicated cancer unit plans By Abdullahi Yusuf Katsina State Governor,…
Gov Radda Hosts Nollywood Actor Chinedu Ikedieze Ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
Gov Radda Hosts Nollywood Actor Chinedu Ikedieze Ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Walk By Abdullahi Yusuf Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda hosted renowned Nollywood actor and entrepreneur, Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly…
NPMCN accredits facilities at MAUTH Yola’s for family medicine department.
From Umar Dankano Yola The National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) has inspected facilities at Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital Yola as part of accreditation procedures to establish department of family…
TRAGEDY: 5 Kano Children Die Within 7 Days as Cause of Death Remains Unconfirmed
By Mustapha Salisu A family in Danbare New Layout, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State, has lost five children within seven days to an illness suspected by the family to be…
Her Menstrual Journey: The Health Cost of Bleeding in Nigeria (I)
By Zulaiha Danjuma The Pad That Burns “I had only started using the new expensive pad when the burning started.” Ceecee says it quietly, like she is still checking if it’s normal…
Her Menstrual Journey: The Health Cost of Bleeding in Nigeria (II)
By Zulaiha Danjuma  Among them is Nushra, a young woman in her 20s who feels the menstrual cup could cost her virginity and force her to endure the thought of an invasive…
How Antenatal, Prompt Medical Care is Reducing Eclampsia Deaths in Kano
By Hajara Abdullahi Across communities in Kano State, pregnant women continue to face risks associated with maternal mortality, with health workers working to save both mothers and babies despite a shortage of…
Cigarette Sellers Pledge Cooperation With Kano State Consumers Protection Council
Cigarette Sellers Pledge Cooperation With Kano State Consumers Protection Council By Abdullshi Yusuf The Kano State Cigarette Sellers Association has pledged to work closely with the Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KCPC)…
Plateau Govt Orders Temporary Closure of Schools Over Diphtheria Outbreak
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos The Plateau State Government has directed the temporary closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state as part of measures to prevent the…
Diphtheria:KNCDC Rallies Traditional Rulers To Sensitize Rural Communities
Diphtheria:KNCDC Rallies Traditional Rulers To Sensitize Rural Communities By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC) has engaged traditional rulers across the state to intensify community sensitization for acceptance…
Diphtheria:KNCDC Engages Traditional Rulers To Sensitisatize Rural Communities
Diphtheria:KNCDC Engages Traditional Rulers To Sensitisatize Rural Communities By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC) has engaged traditional rulers across the state to intensify community sensitization for acceptance…
Diphtheria:KNCDC Engages Traditional Rulers To Boost Immunization,Urges Community Sensitization
Diphtheria:KNCDC Engages Traditional Rulers To Boost Immunization,Urges Community Sensitization By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC) has engaged traditional rulers across the state to intensify community sensitization for…
Diphtheria:KNCDC Engages Traditional Rulers To Boost Immunization,Urges Community Sensitization
Diphtheria:KNCDC Engages Traditional Rulers To Boost Immunization,Urges Community Sensitization By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC) has engaged traditional rulers across the state to intensify community sensitization for…
KSCHMA, Kano Zakkat Commission Enrol 100 Residents Into Contributory Healthcare Scheme
KSCHMA, Kano Zakkat Commission Enrol 100 Residents Into Contributory Healthcare Scheme -Partnership expands healthcare access and advances Kano’s inclusive healthcare agenda By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA),…
Diphtheria: KNCDC’s Investigation Identifies Key Gaps In Outbreak Media Reports
Diphtheria: KNCDC’s Investigation Identifies Key Gaps In Outbreak Media Reports “The initial report of 50 deaths was not substantiated during the field investigation.Therefore, the 50 deaths should continue to be regarded as…
Diphtheria:Kano Govt Decentralizes Treatment, Expands Service To Rural Areas
Diphtheria:Kano Govt Decentralizes Treatment, Expands Service To Rural Areas By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Government has established more treatment centres as part of its response to the epidemic of the diphtheria…
Kano Govt Debunks Report of 50 Child Deaths From Diphtheria in Rano
The Kano State Government has dismissed reports that 50 children have died from a diphtheria outbreak in Rano Local Government Area of the state. The report, attributed to the member representing Rano…
Kano Strengthens Malaria Response With 2027 LGA Workplan DevelopmentÂ
The Kano State Ministry of Health has commenced a three-day strategic workshop for the development of the 2027 Local Government Area (LGA) Malaria Work Plan, aimed at strengthening evidence-based planning, resource allocation…
Gombe South LCDA Employs Staff to Boost Primary Healthcare Services
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Gombe South Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has employed a new staff member for the Bolari New Primary Healthcare Centre as part of efforts to strengthen primary…
UNICEF urges LG chairmen to allocate more budgets for Open Defecation Free drive in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano Yola The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF has urged the twenty one local government chairmen to as a matter of utmost importance allocate budgetary provisions for water, and hygiene…
MAUTH Yola Dialysis Centre Boosted as Philanthropist Donates Consumables
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Senatorial Candidate for Adamawa Central Senatorial District, Comrade Mustapha Salihu, has donated dialysis consumables worth millions of naira to the Dialysis Centre of the Modibbo Adama University…