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The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has announced that Cesarean sections (CS) will now be provided free of charge to all Nigerian women who require them. This major policy shift was revealed by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, on the second day of the Joint Annual […]
The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of ₦12.9 billion to the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCD), the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), and the National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS). The decision was reached during the eighth meeting of the Ministerial Oversight […]
By Khalid Idris Doya One Health Approach training on disease monitoring and investigations in Bauchi with participants as veterinary officers, paravets, community health workers and environmental health workers were told to strategize actionable plans that would protect their communities. Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed at the two days training workshop, said the plans should also enhance […]
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has launched the distribution of essential drugs, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and emergency response materials worth over ₦1 billion to hospitals across the state. The distribution is part of a larger initiative by the state government to improve healthcare services and enhance the well-being of residents. The ceremony took place […]
BY KHALID IDRIS DOYA, Bauchi Exclusive Breastfeeding in the first six months of birth is said to be promoting the physical and mental health of a child, as the concept is being embraced by Aliyu Abubakar, a resident of Yola in Adamawa state. Malam Aliyu Abubakar, 67 years of age, said that he knew about […]
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has announced the Federal Government’s approval of a 50% electricity subsidy for public hospitals nationwide. The subsidy is part of a broader initiative aimed at reducing operational costs for these hospitals and easing the financial burden on patients. Dr. Alausa made this announcement […]
The Kano State government has finalized plans to regulate and support traditional medicine practitioners through a series of initiatives, including training programs, partnerships with healthcare institutions, and the establishment of a regulatory board. Governor Abba Yusuf made this announcement while inaugurating the Kano State Task Force Committee on Immunisation. He acknowledged the significant contributions of […]
On Tuesday, Governor Dauda Lawal commissioned the newly rehabilitated and equipped General Hospital in Kauran Namoda local government area of Zamfara State. The General Hospital serving Kauran Namoda and its neighboring communities has been equipped to deliver quality healthcare services effectively. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the general hospital […]
A tragic incident has struck the village of Karkari in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, as a widow and her five children have died after consuming a local delicacy made from expired cassava flour. The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the heartbreaking event, which has left the community in deep mourning. The […]
DKT Nigeria, in collaboration with the Sokoto State Ministry of Health, recently conducted a community outreach aimed at raising awareness about family planning. The two-day event, held at Maryam Abacha Hospital and Offa Road, emphasized the importance of contraceptive methods and reproductive health services for the local community. The outreach, which coincided with the commemoration […]