The Coordinator of the Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN), Dr Aminu Magashi Garba has called for consultative meetings between relevant stakeholders in the health sector to strengthen the health insurance scheme. In…
Category: Health
Unlocking the Nutritional Power of Zogale (Moringa Salad)
By Fatima Binta Idris Moringa leaves, commonly known as “zogale” in Arewa, have been touted for their exceptional nutritional value and culinary potential. Rich in vitamins C and beta-carotene, quercetin, and chlorogenic…
We Donate Blood Voluntarily To Facilities -Red Cross
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Red Cross Society in Yobe State, said they have donated blood freely to some health facilities in the 17 Local Government Areas of the State as part…
Stay Hydrated: Expert Advice for Heatwave Relief
By Aisha Ndanusa Ibrahim As the heatwave continues to scorch in Kano State, it’s more important than ever to prioritize hydration. Dr. Aishat Ahmed, a medical expert, during an interview with PRIME…
Dangote Cement Offers Free Malaria Treatment In Edo
The Dangote Cement Plc Thursday flagged off its malaria intervention programme for host communities at Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. Group Head of Sustainability, Dangote Cement Plc, Dr…
Zamfara: Unidentified disease claims 3, over 40 infected
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Zamfara Circle a NonGovernmental Organization has called on Governor Dauda Lawal to pay urgent attention to the outbreak of yet to identify disease which allegedly affected over…
Dangote Cement Plc Launches Malaria Programme in Edo
The Sustainability and Social Performance Department of Dangote Cement Plc will be implementing a malaria intervention programme at communities in Okpella, Edo State. The health intervention programme, according to a statement from…
Family Planning Services Grind to Halt in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Women of reproductive age in Jigawa State are struggling to access family planning services due to a severe shortage of commodities in most health facilities across the state….
Excessive Heat: People Advised to Take Health Precautionary Measures
As the severity of heat temperature keeps increasing, the people of Kano state have been advised to adopt health precautionary measures in order to protect themselves against the negative consequences. The Kano…
BREAKING: KNHA Passes Kano Centre for Disease Control Bill Into Law
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State House of Assembly under the leadership of its Speaker, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore has passed into law the Kano Centre for Disease Control Bill (Kn-CDC) before…
Tabacco control : As Kano/Jigawa rank higher consumers CISLAC engages stakeholders
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre ( CISLAC) with support from Tax Justice Network organised a one day multi-stakeholders engagement on Tabacco taxation in Jigawa with aims to…
Nigeria records 832 Lassa fever cases, 152 deaths – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 5,669 suspected cases of Lassa fever and 152 deaths, resulting in a Case Fatality Rate of 18.3 per cent. This was…
No Death Recorded Due to Lack of Light in Imamu Wali – Dr Nagoda
The Executive Secretary Kano State Hospitals Management Board Dr Mansur Mudi Nagoda have debunked reports claiming that 4 patients died at Imamu Wali maternity hospital over lack of electricity in the facility….
CSOs Network entreats Zamfara Govt. to establish mobile courts for GBV prosecution
From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau The Network of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Zamfara has solicited for the state government to establish mobile courts for the prosecution of recorded…
Jigawa Targets 1.2 Million Children in Polio Vaccination Drive
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Jigawa State is gearing up for a massive polio vaccination campaign aiming to reach 1.2 million children under the age of five. The four-day exercise, with an additional…
SCDDD’s Stakeholders Dialogue Push For Swift Passage of Kano Anti-Drug Abuse Bill
By Mustapha Salisu In a bid to expedite the passage and enactment of the “Kano State Drugs and Substance Abuse Management Bill (2023),” the Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy, and Development (SCDDD),…
NAF Partners Anatomia LTD for Cancer Awareness in Kano
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Hospital in Kano has announced a new partnership with Anatomia Education LTD, a healthcare education organization, to raise awareness about cancer. Dr. Maryam…
Gov. Buni Commends WHO on Assorted Meningitis Medical Intervention
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governor, Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has commended the World Health Organisation (WHO) for handing over assorted medical consumables to the state government to control Cerebrospinal…
Daurama Foundation Advocates Universal Health Coverage, Engages Community in Health Empowerment Ahead of WHD 2024
The Daurama Foundation celebrated World Health Day with a community-focused event at Emab Plaza on Aminu Kano Crescent. This event, held on April 6th, 2024, exemplifies the Foundation’s dedication to advancing accessible…
Daurama Foundation Hosts Free Medical Advocacy Event for World Health Day
In anticipation of World Health Day on April 6th, 2024, the Media Directorate of Daurama Foundation has provided an update on their upcoming free medical advocacy program. This initiative, spearheaded by Dr….
READ- ADSP plans to eradicate Alzhemers dementia disease through early detection – Dr. Osaigbovo
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The READ-Alzhemers dementia spectrum Disorder ADSP, has concluded plans to carry out research and eventually investigate and administer treatment to those dictated with the disease in Parts of…
Kano Hospitals Board Sacks 3 Medical Staff For Alleged Extortion
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Kano State Hospitals Management Board has dismissed three medical staff of the Kabo General Hospital for alleged extortion. Similarly, the board has suspended the accountant, auditor and head…
Fresh outbreak of diphtheria kills 4 in Kano
No fewer than four children have reportedly lost their lives to diphtheria outbreak in Minjibir Local Government Area of Kano State. The Information Officer of the local government, Mr Tasiu Yahaya, confirmed…
UNICEF lauds Gombe Govt. for investing N11.1bn on tackling malnutrition
By Laraba Usman The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has commended Gombe State Government for investing more than N11.1billion in efforts to tackle malnutrition in the state for the next four years….
Plateau Citizens to Receive 2.9 Insecticide-Treated Nets to Curb Malaria Prevalence
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Citizens of Plateau State have been urged to seize the opportunity of free distribution of over 2.9 million insecticide-treated nets to collect and use the nets appropriately to…