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House Seeks Increased Funding For Medical Research

The House of Representatives has called for increased funding for medical research institutions in Nigeria to combat future health challenges. This motion, sponsored by member, representing Agege Federal Constituency in Lagos State, Dr. Wale Hammed was adopted at plenary in Abuja. In his lead debate, Dr Hammed emphasized the need for financial support due to the global rise in viral outbreaks like Lassa fever, Ebola, and coronavirus. The Lawmaker highlighted […]

todayMay 16, 2024

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FCTA Moves To Curb Medical Tourism

The FCT Administration, has pledged to provide the necessary support for successful completion of the African Medical Center of Excellence, with a view to reversing medical tourism. The FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, made this pledge during a site tour of the state of the art facility, of the African Medical Centre for Excellence, billed to be operational in early 2025. Mahmoud noted that the partnership between the […]

todayMay 16, 2024

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APN Wants Decriminilization Of Suicide Attempt

The Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria, APN, is calling for the decriminalization of attempted suicide, citing it as a major barrier to mental health intervention. APN President, Prof. Taiwo James Obindo, made the plea in Abuja during a House of Representatives Committee on Specialty Healthcare session. Prof Obindo argued that criminalizing attempted suicide is an outdated approach inherited from colonial times, which failed to address underlying mental health issues. He […]

todayMay 16, 2024

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NCRS Combatting Lassa Fever Scourge In Nig

The Nigerian Red Cross Society NRCS, says it is actively engaged in combatting the Lassa fever outbreak in some parts of the country which has claimed 150 lives and impacted thousands in 27 states. The NRCS President, Oluyemisi Adeaga stated this during the commemoration of this year's World Red Cross Day and the 161st anniversary of the organization's humanitarian service worldwide. Represented by the National Communication Advisor, Mr Victor Achegbulu, […]

todayMay 9, 2024

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FCTA Commits To Eradicating Tropical Diseases

The FCT Administration in collaboration with other partners have reiterated their commitment to eradicating neglected tropical diseases prevalent in the territory. The FCT Acting Director, Public Health, Dr. Doris John made this known in Abuja at a stakeholders feedback meeting on the outcome of the administration of deworming drugs in schools across the six area councils. Dr John who said this became necessary to monitor the level of progress made […]

todayMay 4, 2024

Nigeria: FG Launches Survey To Boost Nutritional Status
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Nigeria: FG Launches Food Consumption and Micronutrient Survey To Boost Nutritional Status

The Federal Government has launched the National Food Consumption and Micronutrient Survey 2021, to improve the overall nutritional status and maternal and child health. The National Food Consumption and Micronutrient Survey 2021 is a cross-sectional population-based survey, to assess the micronutrient status and dietary intake of women of reproductive age, pregnant women, and lactating mothers, teenagers as well as children between six months and fifty-nine months. The survey also provides […]

todayMay 2, 2024

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World Malaria Day: Experts Call For Intensified Efforts

Experts in the health sector have called for intensified efforts to tackle malaria as Nigeria celebrates World Malaria Day, 2024. They made the call at the Kogi State Ministry of Health during an event to commemorate the day in Lokoja. The event which was organized by the Kogi State Government in conjunction with the World Health Organization, WHO, Malaria Consortium as well as other partners also featured a road show […]

todayApril 25, 2024

CS-SUNN, Others Advocate Improved Resource Allocation, Timely Release Of Funds
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CS-SUNN, Others Advocate Improved Resource Allocation, Timely Release Of Funds

Stakeholders in health and Nutrition have called on the government at all levels to prioritize resource allocation and early release and utilization to support the Implementation of robust nutrition programs in the country. The Chairman of Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition (CS-SUNN)’s board of trustees, Dr. Mbang Kooffreh-Ada made the call in Abuja, at a media briefing as part of activities to mark the 10th anniversary of CS-SUNN. While calling […]

todayApril 20, 2024

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NACHPN Commends Tinubu’s Approval Of Health Fellows Prog

    The President, National Association of Community Health Practitioners of Nigeria, NACHPN, Comrade Kabir Yahaya Ahmed has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving establishment of the National Health Fellows Programme to engage young Nigerian Fellows in all the 774 Local Government Areas in the country. Speaking with newsmen in Abuja on the development, Comrade Ahmed also described the planned construction of over eight thousand Primary Healthcare Centres equally approved […]

todayApril 12, 2024