In a move to improve healthcare services in Rivers State, the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)-APM Terminals Nigeria has installed solar power systems at two primary healthcare centers in its host communities. The beneficiaries, the Model Primary Healthcare Centre in Onne, Eleme Local Government Area, and the Model Primary Healthcare Centre in Ogu, Ogu/Bolo Local […]
As Nigeria’s population is projected to soar to 440 million by 2050, stakeholders in the food industry are emphasizing the urgent need for collaborative efforts to ensure food safety and sustainability. The Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST), during its Annual National Conference in Kano, stressed the importance of prioritizing food safety to […]
The U.S. Centres for Disease Control (US-CDC) has emphasized the urgent need for collective efforts to eradicate all forms of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Nigeria. Bukola Adewunmi, the CDC’s Gender and GBV Programme Specialist, made the call during a media roundtable on GBV organized in Abuja in collaboration with APIN Public Health Initiatives. Adewunmi highlighted […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nigeria is making significant progress in its fight against HIV/AIDS, with 1.6 million of the estimated 2 million Nigerians living with the virus now receiving treatment, according to Temitope Ilori, Director General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA). Speaking ahead of the 2024 World AIDS Day, Ilori emphasized the urgency of […]
Today marks World Toilet Day with the Theme: Sanitation For Pace , a global initiative by the United Nations to spotlight the importance of sanitation and hygiene. Despite notable strides, billions remain without access to safe sanitation, posing urgent health and environmental challenges. The Global Sanitation Crisis Currently, 3.6 billion people—nearly half the world’s population—lack […]
Senior doctors under the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) commenced a seven-day warning strike today, November 18, 2024, over unresolved grievances with the Federal Government, threatening healthcare services in 83 health institutions and 64 medical schools nationwide. The strike follows a 21-day ultimatum issued in October, with MDCAN citing dissatisfaction with the […]
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy has unveiled the 10 Nigerian start-ups selected to receive funding from the newly launched ₦100 million AI Fund, a major boost for AI-driven innovation in Nigeria. Each selected start-up will receive ₦10 million, as announced by Minister Bosun Tijani in September. This AI Fund, created in […]
With mental health challenges affecting millions worldwide—nearly half of all mental health disorders begin before age 14, according to Nature—adolescents and young adults face significant hurdles in addressing their needs. In Sub-Saharan Africa, for instance, approximately 14.3% of children struggle with severe psychological issues, as shown by research from PLOS. While a range of mental […]
