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Zamfara Gov Distributes Over ₦1bn Worth of Drugs, Materials to Hospitals

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 […]

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How Exclusive Breastfeeding Promotes Healthy Life In North East

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 […]

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Federal Govt Grants 50% Electricity Subsidy to Public Hospitals

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 […]

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Kano Govt to Establish Regulatory Framework for Traditional Medicine

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 […]

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Gov Lawal Commissions Newly Renovated, Equipped Kaura Namoda General Hospital

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 […]

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Tragedy in Kano: Widow, Five Children Die After Eating Expired Food

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 […]

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700 Sokoto Residents Receive Family Planning Kits in Community Outreach

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 […]

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Tinubu Introduces Policy to Retain Medical Talent in Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has endorsed a new national policy aimed at curbing the migration of health workers from Nigeria. The policy seeks to manage and reverse the exodus of healthcare professionals, a growing concern for the nation’s health sector. In a statement released on Monday, Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, […]

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Seven Family Members Die of Suspected Food Poisoning in Sokoto

Tragedy struck in Runjin Barmo village, located in the Kajiji District of Shagari Local Government Area in Sokoto State, as seven members of the same family reportedly died after consuming a contaminated cassava-based meal. The heartbreaking incident was confirmed in a statement released by Nura Bello, the Information Officer of the Sokoto State Ministry of […]

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Zamfara Medical Association Elects New Executive Committee

The Zamfara State Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has successfully elected a new set of executive officers to steer the organization’s activities for the next two years. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the outgoing Chairman, Dr. Sanusi Bello, in Gusau. The election of the new officers took place […]