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Emmanuel Uwandu, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Gas 360, brought attention to a grave issue on Friday, revealing that over 98,000 Nigerian women succumb to death annually due to the use of firewood and charcoal. Uwandu emphasized that within the Niger Delta alone, approximately 21,000 women face the dire consequences of such […]
Dr. Jide Idris, the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), convened an urgent session with Health Commissioners from Sokoto, Kaduna, and Zamfara states. The aim was to investigate and contain the mysterious illness affecting Sokoto and Zamfara. A press statement signed by Idris obtained from the NCDC’s website on Thursday […]
Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the process of complete remodelling and renovation of Yeriman Bakura Specialist Hospital to meet the challenges of the growing need for tertiary medical services in Zamfara State. The governor approved the process for the renovation of the specialist hospital on Monday during the nineteenth (19th) Executive Council meeting at the […]
In a significant stride towards enhancing community healthcare infrastructure and bolstering response mechanisms, eHealth Africa has inaugurated Emergency Operation Centers (EOCs) in Kebbi and Zamfara states. These centers, constructed and delivered by eHealth Africa with backing from influential partners such as The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Aliko Dangote Foundation, mark a pivotal […]
Governor Dauda Lawal has declared a state of emergency in the health sector of Zamfara with a commitment to revamping the state’s healthcare system. In a state-wide broadcast on Tuesday, the governor lamented the disturbing conditions of the hospitals across Zamfara. A statement by the spokesperson of the governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the […]
By Khalid Idris Doya Islamic Medical Association of Nigeria (IMAN) has explored the need for healthcare practitioners to regularly participate in training that emphasizes compassionate care alongside technological proficiency as human touch remains integral, despite the adoption of advanced technologies. It also urged members to implement mentorship programs that focus not only on clinical skills […]
In a recent examination organized by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital on November 22 and 23, 2023, 433 out of 836 foreign-trained medical graduates did not pass the qualifying exam. The Computer Based Test (CBT) format, comprising a computer-based test, a picture-based test, and an objective […]
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, has revealed that the president is still in the process of recovering from a knee surgery he underwent in London. In an interview with the Nigerian Tribune addressing Tinubu’s health, Onanuga clarified, “No, he was not sick. Tinubu was in excellent health leading […]
In collaboration with development partners, the Zamfara State government has finalized plans for the distribution of 3.2 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets in the state. Faruk Mohammed Lawal, a representative of “Breakthrough Action Nigeria,” leading a team focused on malaria advocacy, communication, and social mobilization, shared this information during a visit to the correspondent chapel of […]
Kaduna’s First Lady, Her Excellency Hajja Hafsat Uba Sani, was visibly moved as she donated ₦20 million to support 100 women battling breast cancer during her visit to the Kaduna State Teaching Hospital (Barau Dikko). This compassionate initiative aims to provide essential financial assistance, medication, and raise awareness about the devastating impact of breast cancer. […]