Over 70,000 people across eight Local Government Areas in Kaduna State are set to receive free medical care through an outreach spearheaded by Amos Gwamna Magaji, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Health Services. Beneficiaries hail from Kagarko, Jema’a, Kachia, Jaba, Zango Kataf, Kauru, Sanga, and Kaura Local Government Areas. During an inspection […]
The Nigeria-American Institute for Mental Health (NAIMH), based in Abuja, will roll out a World Health Organisation (WHO) Mental Health Gap Action Programme (MH-GAP) training initiative in 2025. The program aims to equip community health workers and other stakeholders in Nigeria with skills to identify, manage, and refer mental health conditions effectively. In a statement, […]
UNICEF Nigeria’s Bauchi Field Office Chief, Nuzhat Rafique, has pledged continued support for improving primary health care in Bauchi State. Speaking at the 2024 Bauchi State Primary Health Care Annual Retreat in Gombe, Rafique commended the state government for its progress while identifying critical challenges requiring immediate attention. She lauded Governor Bala Mohammed for fulfilling […]
Smile Train, a global cleft charity, has established seven solar-powered pediatric theatres across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones to enhance surgical healthcare services for children. Nkeiruka Obi, Smile Train’s Vice President and Regional Director for Africa, announced this at the 5th National Surgical, Obstetrics, Anesthesia, and Nursing Plan (NSOANP) stakeholders forum in Abuja, which reviewed the […]
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has recognized the media as a vital partner in Nigeria’s efforts to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic. At the End-of-Year Media Party, NACA Director-General Dr. Temitope Ilori expressed gratitude for the media’s role in raising awareness and fostering critical discussions. “The media’s unwavering support ensures HIV/AIDS remains […]
Stakeholders in maternal and child nutrition have urged the Lagos State government to prioritize funding for nutrition programs, emphasizing timely resource allocation for procuring Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS). This call was made during a policy dialogue organized by the Lagos State Committee on Food and Nutrition in partnership with Civil Society–Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria […]
As the holiday season draws near, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has urged Nigerians to stay vigilant against counterfeit and adulterated products, particularly drinks, which see a spike in circulation during the festivities. healthDirector-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, issued the warning during a forum organized by the News Agency of Nigeria […]
The Nigerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030, with a renewed focus on accountability and sustainability. Speaking at the 2024 World AIDS Day (WAD) commemoration in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, emphasized the administration’s determination to strengthen the country’s HIV response. He […]
Over 120,000 individuals in Lagos State, including children and adolescents, are receiving life-saving antiretroviral therapy (ART), according to the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA). This milestone reflects Lagos’ progress toward the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets, which aim for widespread HIV awareness, treatment, and viral suppression. LSACA CEO Folakemi Animashaun shared these figures during a press […]
Health experts have emphasized the transformative potential of social innovation in addressing Nigeria’s healthcare challenges. Speaking at a workshop in Abuja on Wednesday, they highlighted the critical role of community-driven initiatives in improving health outcomes across the country. Themed ‘Dissemination of Indigenous Social Health Innovation and Capacity Building,’ the event was organized by the Federal […]
