The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has appointed a panel of experts to lead various boards and agencies within the health sector. The move comes as part of the Governor’s…
Category: Health
Child killer diseases : Over 300,000 children not immunized in Kano – UNICEF
From Abdullah Tsoho, Dutse The United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) said, about 300,000 children are unimmunized against child Killer diseases in Kano. Chief, Unicef Kano field office, Mr. Rahama R.M…
AFTIS donates basic medical drugs to Takai Primary Health Care
Aminu Takai Foundation & Innovation Support (AFTIS), a non-governmental organization, has commenced the distribution of essential medical drugs to Primary Health Care Centres in Takai Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano state….
Nigeria Confirms First Anthrax Case
The Federal Government has officially confirmed the first case of anthrax in the country. A statement released by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Monday signed by Dr. Columba T….
WHO raises concerns over lossible cancer risk linked to Aspartame Sweetener
In a recent development, the World Health Organization (WHO) has classified aspartame, a commonly used artificial sweetener, as “possibly carcinogenic to humans.” This classification comes from a joint assessment conducted by WHO’s…
Nasarawa NMA suspends strike, gives govt 2 weeks ultimatum
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) Nasarawa State Council, has suspended its five-day warning strike. The chairman of the association, Dr. Peter Attah, disclosed this during a press briefing with journalists. He said…
Over 500 people benefit from KNSG’s free mobile eye screening in Gwarzo LGA
Kano State Primary Healthcare and Management Board, in collaboration with Makkah Specialist Eye Hospital, has successfully conducted a free mobile eye screening program for the residents of Gwarzo Local Government Area (LGA)….
Unapproved sugar from Brazil, India circulating in Nigeria, NAFDAC raises alarm
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public about the illicit importation of unapproved sugar from Brazil and India. In a statement, NAFDAC disclosed that…
Nutrition experts task govt on food fortification enforcement
Nutrition and dietetics experts have identified lack of compliance to food fortification by producers as a hindrance to the promotion, understanding and inadequate consumption of fortified foods in Nigeria. They urged the…
Eye treatment : Donor partners expends N1.7 billion in Jigawa
The Christian Blind Mission International (CBMI) said, no fewer than N1.7 billion will be spend for eye treatment which over 3.9 million people are to benefit in Jigawa state. This was disclosed…
75% gender-based violence survivors aware of partners’ abusive behaviour before marriage – Lagos Govt
The Lagos State Government, through its Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, has revealed that 75 per cent of gender-based violence survivors have prior knowledge of their partner’s abusive behaviour before marriage. Mrs….
CBMI allocates N1.7 billion for eye treatment, benefiting 3.9 million in Jigawa
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…
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…